As gold continues to rise, I can't help but reflect on my investment journey.
Many times, my catchphrase is - I can't (suitable for) invest (trade).
In the depths of my subconscious, I tell myself: I am a foolish and silly person, without background, without resources, just walking steadily on the solid ground.
In college, a close friend suggested I invest in funds. So, I bought two funds, investing every Thursday, with 200 yuan each.
At that time, I thought that these two funds would be invested long-term, one for my parents' future retirement, and one for my child's future education.
So far, these two funds have lost a total of 25%. However, I have developed the habit of saving and have passively pushed myself to make money. No matter whether I set up a stall or hand out flyers on weekends, I must save 400 yuan.
During my junior year internship, every month I transferred my salary, commission, and year-end bonus to my mom, continuing for 4 years. After starting work, I was able to repay my parents.
At the same time, I worry that if I get married in the future, my income focus will shift to raising children, and I might not be able to give my parents money. Additionally, I set a goal to buy a house and a car before I turn 25.
As a result, I developed the ability to juggle multiple roles, waking up at 6 AM and returning to my rental at 11 PM. The most overloaded time lasted 56 hours of continuous work, with occasional 5-minute breaks.
At the beginning of 2020, I accidentally got into Web3. I insisted on daily updates and became a Chinese community ambassador. At that time, I bought 2 bitcoins for 7250 dollars. The reason was simple: one for retirement, and one for my future child.
On New Year's Day 2023, I had already made some money and immediately paid off my mortgage. I had a little money left, which I spent on yellow strips. In 2020, a fortune teller said I was not destined to have a son. So I bought some gold as a dowry for my daughter; regardless of whether I have one daughter or two, this gold is enough for them to create a complete set of sparkling jewelry.
At the end of 2024, I wanted to make my money work, so I asked a friend how to allocate stocks. Subsequently, I bought Lanqi Technology and uranium.
It seems that all my plans are driven by my family and the future. The future is full of uncertainty, and I don't know if one day I will have nothing and lose my ability and luck to make money.
Thus, starting from when my parents are 55, I will arrange a trip for them every year. When they turn 80, they can sit on the sofa and look through photos, reminiscing about the places we have been together.
When my children grow up, I can tell them: Others rely on their dads; you have your mom!
Also, when I stand beside him because of love, no matter who he is, I can ensure that three generations of my family can live a stable life.
Of course, along the way, I can't do without the friends around me, who listen to my cries, helplessness, and exhaustion after giving it my all.
And there are some online friends I have never met, who have supported, comforted, and encouraged me.
All of them, during my period of confusion when I had nothing, consistently told me: You will definitely achieve your dreams!