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Xiang Yu was one of the most vivid and tragic heroes of China. He possessed incredible physical strength, military talent, and charisma. During the fall of the Qin dynasty, Xiang Yu became the main commander of the uprising: he defeated enemy armies, crushed the Qin, entered the capital, and held the fate of the Middle Kingdom in his hands.

But his main enemy turned out to be his own pride. Xiang Yu despised diplomacy, could not forgive, and ignored advice. He humiliated his allies, distributed lands not based on merit but on personal whim, and considered mercy a weakness. He underestimated his rival Liu Bang, calling him a "country bumpkin," while Liu patiently gathered supporters and formed alliances.

When the Chu-Han Contention entered its decisive phase, Xiang Yu found himself isolated. His army was dwindling, allies were switching to Liu Bang's side, and he continued to rely solely on personal valor. In the Battle of Gaixia, hearing the songs of his homeland Chu from the enemy camp, he realized that everything was lost. Not wanting to surrender, Xiang Yu took his own life, leaving victory to the more adaptable opponent.

The market does not forgive pride. One can be a strong trader, but if risks and advice are ignored, the most powerful asset will turn into defeat.