Mindset

This System Changed My Life and How I Invest Thumbnail: Not Goals. Not Motivation. Start I had what many would call a successful life — money saved and well-invested, freedom to do what I wanted, time to read, exercise, and take care of my family. But even with all of that, I felt restless inside — like I was compounding wealth, but not aliveness. I scrolled past midnight, living on autopilot, constantly promising myself, “Tomorrow I’ll change.” Even in investing, I was disciplined — but restless. My portfolio was growing, yet I wasn’t. That’s when I realized — it’s possible to have success on paper and still feel empty inside. Change didn’t happen until I stopped chasing motivation and built a system that made change inevitable. I’m not telling you to be positive or set bigger goals. I changed my whole life system — and never went back. ...

From -52% to +63%: avoid my investing mistakes Thumbnail: -52% → +63% “how to invest,” “how to start investing,” “investing mistakes,” 🎬 Hook In 2022, my portfolio dropped 52.6% — it hurt deeply. but every failure is a lesson in disguise. so i turned my biggest fall into my greatest teacher. after that loss, I gained 59%, 31%, and 63% in the following years. In this video, I’ll share how I turned the worst year of my investing life into my greatest life lesson. That lesson began with a question I didn’t want to face — why did I lose so much? Year My Return SPY Gap 2017 13.02% 20.89% -7.87% 2018 -10.76% -4.92% -5.84% 2019 29.62% 33.33% -3.71% 2020 25.62% 17.72% 7.90% 2021 -3.67% 28.24% -31.91% 🔴 2022 🔴 -52.60% 🔴 -18.41% 🔴 -34.19% 2023 59.75% 25.54% 34.21% 2024 31.27% 25.72% 5.55% 🟢 2025 🟢 63.52% 14.03% 🟢 49.49% Why I Lost Over 50% It wasn’t the market that defeated me — it was the noise in my own mind. There are three reasons why I lost. ...

Why Most Manifestation Fails (and How I Did It Differently) Hook (0:00 – 0:20) This year, I gained 54% in my portfolio. I dropped my body fat to 20%. I made 20 videos in my very first month. And now, I wake up before 4 a.m. every day. But just last year, I was a stay-at-home mom — tired, out of shape, scrolling my phone six hours a day, unfulfilled. Most manifestation teachings focus on dreaming big. But my approach is different. In this post, I’ll share the mindset and habits that helped me manifest these results. 1. Focus on Inner Wealth (0:30 – 2:00) Manifestation begins with what I call inner wealth: clarity, discipline, peace, self-worth, and love. Without it, outer wealth feels empty. I used to think money or success would fix my problems. But that was just chasing validation. Even with money from marriage, I still felt empty inside. ...

Investing Principles That Built My Life Hook (0:00 – 0:20) I gained 54% in my portfolio this year — but I wasn’t chasing risky stocks. I’m actually super conservative, holding 32% in cash. These gains weren’t luck; they came from inner wealth. As Warren Buffett says, ‘The most important investment you can make is in yourself.’ And in this video, I’ll share 6 powerful qualities I invest in — guiding me not just in the stock market, but in life itself. 1. Circle of Competence (0:20 – 1:00) “In investing, I only buy what I understand. That’s my circle of competence. My top holdings are TSM, Nvidia, and UNH — because they have strong moats and proven competence. Warren Buffett said, ‘The size of your circle of competence is not very important; knowing its boundaries is vital.’ There are thousands of companies in the world, but I only invest in the ones I understand and have the confidence to hold long term. In life, it’s the same. I don’t try to be everything. Right now, my circle is YouTube — because I know how to invest, I wake up before 4 a.m., I have abs at 40, I study mental models from investing and computer science, I alchemize negative emotions into energy for growth, and I’ve gone through awakening. These are my strengths, and I treat YouTube as a dojo to train my meta-skills. When I stay inside my circle, I move forward with clarity.” ...

My First Principles of Life, Wealth, and Growth I’ve realized something rare about myself: I naturally look for the root cause. Instead of staying on the surface, I keep asking “why” until I hit the foundation. Here are the first principles that guide my life, investing, and creative journey. 1. Energy Economy Surface belief: Productivity comes from time or money. Root truth: Productivity = Energy. First Principle: Master energy → time and money naturally align. 2. Investing Is an Energy Decision Surface belief: Investing is about analysis, charts, and IQ. Root truth: Money decisions reflect emotional energy (fear, greed, patience, clarity). First Principle: Wealth follows temperament → temperament is energy regulation. 3. Awakening Attracts Wealth Surface belief: Spiritual awakening and money are separate. Root truth: Awakening clears energy leaks → focus, patience, and alignment create wealth. First Principle: Inner clarity precedes outer wealth. 4. Consistency + Improvement Surface belief: Success comes from talent or luck. Root truth: Success is built by compounding consistency with small improvements. First Principle: Reps + feedback loops = mastery. 5. Content Creation Surface belief: Growth comes from chasing trends or viral topics. Root truth: True growth comes from documenting truth and improving 1% each video. First Principle: Authenticity + volume + compounding = authority. 6. Raw Model > Role Model Surface belief: A role model must appear perfect. Root truth: People trust rawness more than perfection. First Principle: Honesty + vulnerability inspire more than flawless images. 7. Body as Energy Vessel Surface belief: Fitness is about appearance. Root truth: A fit body is an energy vessel → clarity, confidence, productivity flow from it. First Principle: Strength and vitality are the foundation of presence. 8. Relationships as Mirrors Surface belief: Relationships are only about romance or companionship. Root truth: Relationships reveal inner patterns and awaken self-awareness. First Principle: Connection = mirror → growth tool, not just emotional bond. Conclusion When I trace everything back, it always leads to energy, clarity, discipline, compounding, and truth. These are my first principles. They shape how I live, how I invest, how I love, how I create, and how I grow. ...

In the last several months, my portfolio is up over 50%. I dropped my body fat to 20%. I walk 15,000 steps every day. I squat one and a half times my bodyweight… and I can do two pull-ups. I wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. — with energy. And I make one video every single day. But before this… I was just a stay-at-home mom who felt worthless in life. So how did I change so much? Because I discovered the real secret of productivity: Living in the Energy Economy. What the Energy Economy Really Is The Energy Economy is my framework for turning vitality into freedom, productivity, and meaning. Once you master energy, time and money fall into place automatically. Money and time aren’t the real foundation of life — energy is. It borrows the language of economics — wealth, assets, leaks, compounding — and applies it to the most fundamental resource we have: energy. ...

I used to chase money. Then I tried to master time. But I only started truly thriving when I realized — neither mattered without energy. Because what’s the point of having time if you’re too tired to use it? Or money if you don’t have the energy to enjoy it? My Story First was the Money Economy I grew up poor, so money meant survival and security. I chased it, saved it, invested it. I reached $100K in my U.S. stock account, and I learned the truth: if you spend less than you earn and invest long term, wealth compounds. Money is important — but it’s not everything. Then came the Time Economy Once I felt I had enough, I started valuing my time more than money — even using money to save time. ...

I Live in Paradox Opening Paradox is not a contradiction to be solved, but light and shadow to be held. Integrating both sides of paradox creates wholeness and alignment. Paradox awakens depth and reveals the hidden patterns of life. Embracing paradox turns life into art. 1. Body & Energy Sleep paradox: Everyone uses night time to seek a sense of freedom, but it drains them further away from it. I live the opposite — by sleeping early, I wake into true freedom. Weight training paradox: Training costs energy in the moment, but gives me endless energy afterward. Discipline paradox: Restriction (bedtime, diet, gym, avoidance, rejection) feels limiting, yet it unlocks freedom. Diet/Flavor paradox: A strict diet makes me taste the great flavor of ordinary food. Limitation awakens appreciation. Rest paradox:taking time to rest at any moment (without pushing myself) in the day feels like slowing down, but it restores the strength to go further — in alignment. ...

7 Levels of Productivity In the past, I always admired people who could stay consistent. But now, I realize I’m getting better and better at it too. I used to fall into weeks — even months — of unproductive periods. For example, I didn’t write for almost half a year in 2024, when I was affected by the election. Now, I feel I no longer need willpower to push myself. Consistency is becoming natural. To explain, I’ll use two of my own habits — weight training (physical) and writing (mental) — to show how I’ve grown through the 7 Levels of Productivity I’ve discovered. 1. Task-level — Doing things right Focus: Checklists, efficiency, and consistency. Essence: Direct action + repetition. Struggle: The hardest part is simply showing up — it’s easy to get distracted by quick dopamine. Skipping once can open the door to skipping again. Breakthrough: I realized habits don’t depend on motivation — only repetition. When I stopped waiting to “feel like it,” I became consistent. Key: The power of habits — small actions compound into strength over time. Shadow: Stuck here, you risk becoming a box-checker — efficient but empty, mistaking motion for progress. ...

10 Things I Quit after 40 Turning 40 wasn’t just a number — it was a portal. I didn’t just age — I evolved. Here are 10 things I let go of — to rise, reclaim my power, and live on my terms. Job Don’t rent your time — own things that grow without you. One year ago, I thought I would become a developer. This March, I considered being an online tutor. But now, I’ve quit the search for a “job.” I quit the idea of trading time for money. I no longer want to be hired — I want to build. Now, I create— Blogs that share my voice. Videos that express my ideas. Investments that grow quietly while I sleep. A life of freedom, not just function. ...

Life Is Filled With Paradox What I’ve learned after 40: The truth lives in the tension between opposites. The deeper I walk on this path, the more I realize: Life doesn’t operate in straight lines — it flows in paradox. It’s not either/or — it’s both, woven together. And through my own experience, I’ve seen how truth often hides in contradiction. You Want Abundance? Give First. I began giving generously in May — money,encouragement, kindness, love. Since then, my stock portfolio started rising. Coincidence? Or energy flow? True abundance begins when you stop clutching and start contributing. You Pick the Shortcut, But It Takes You Longer I married a rich kid to take a shortcut — but eventually, the marriage became draining. ...

Why I Started a YouTube Channel at 40 Turning 40 didn’t feel like an end. It felt like a beginning. After a decade of being a full-time mom, I found myself craving something more—not from the world, but from within. What I seek is inner strength: persistence, a growth mindset, quiet peace, emotional awareness, independence of spirit, deep gratitude, unwavering trust, meaningful contribution, and a wholehearted love for life. “Conquering others shows power. Conquering yourself shows strength.” — Laozi That’s why I started a YouTube channel at 40. Not because I already had those qualities— But because I wanted to document the journey of pursuing them. To become a better version of myself. And I believe that becoming naturally attracts what we desire. ...

I Quit Sugar for 3 Months — Then Had Two Pieces of Cake For the past three months, I completely cut out refined sugar. No cake. No cookies. No chocolate. No sweet drinks. No hidden sugars in snacks. Nothing. On my birthday, I had two pieces of cake. At first, I felt joy. But then something surprising happened: I felt drained, lazy, and foggy. 🍰 How I Felt After Eating Sugar Again 💤 I Felt Sluggish I usually wake up around 4:30 a.m. without an alarm. But the day after I ate sugar, I felt heavy and lazy. I didn’t get up until after 8:00. That’s when I realized how much my no-sugar routine had been helping me. 😶 I Lost My Motivation I love my morning walks—they’re my favorite part of the day. But after the cake, I had no drive to move. No desire to read, write, or do anything productive. ...