A shoutout to the young ones just starting to hit the scene, let me flex a bit!

A lot of folks ask, Captain, how did you become the center of attention this time?

I didn't use any fancy tricks; I just want to say I’m just being myself.

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"People don’t usually ask for help"

First off, don’t freeze up; come to the meet-up with a chill vibe. It’s not that I’m super knowledgeable and confident; it’s just that I don’t come in with a 'lesser-than' mindset.

I really dislike the phrase 'getting results'; it’s too goal-driven and can create distance. Focus on being your best self first, then seek growth. Don’t start off by eyeing others’ resources; that way, you won’t have to tread carefully.

If you act this way and someone thinks you’re not fitting in, remember that it’s their issue. They are looking down from a high position, and you don’t need to associate with such pretentious people; their success has nothing to do with you, and they will always try to keep you beneath them.

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"See the person, not the name"

Most people under their fame are actually lacking real skills; they're just lucky. The world is a massive circus, and you're not that different from anyone else.

When you feel fear in social situations, it's often not because of the person themselves, but their reputation and your imagined fears.

Treat meetings as opportunities to observe and learn; assess if they live up to their reputation, consider their level of thinking, and compare it to yourself—can I do better?

In this way, he should be the one feeling fearful since he has the reputation and you don’t. The barefoot don’t fear the one in shoes; if you can take him down, his reputation won’t help him.

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"I see the green mountains are quite charming; I expect the mountains will see me as such too"

Don’t think that just because I’m young and new to the game, I should bow down. Have the attitude of "I respect you, and you’d better respect me too"; I’m not beneath you.

Of course, don’t give yourself random titles. "Out in the world, your identity is self-given" is definitely a derogatory term. When I was younger, I bought myself a "Baidu Baike" entry; looking back, it was pretty foolish and led to awkwardness.

The best role you can play is being yourself.

Don’t over-embellish yourself; you should be the same when meeting big players as you are normally. If you think you’re not good enough, focus on improving yourself, not on acting like a better version of yourself. To outsiders, this will come off as very awkward and might draw laughter.

People are most charming when they’re being themselves; expressing your true thoughts often carries more energy and authenticity, attracting others.

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In short, be yourself and become an IP; passively drawing attention from others is far better than playing a role or overdoing your appearance.

You are uniquely you in this world; don’t think that running once means you need to achieve something. Enjoy the process first. If you love running and this industry, you’ll truly achieve results.

No need to tread carefully, just be yourself.