15 ironclad rules of human nature that political and business elites tell their children – all essential and classic!
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For parents in ordinary families, the core of educating their children is often obedience.
They tell their children that the world is black and white, and that as long as you are honest, obedient, and hardworking, things will get better.
But in those prominent political and business families, the father would close the door in his study and never talk about such things.
What they teach their children is an operating system that runs beneath the desktop. This system doesn't tell fairy tales, it only tells you the pros and cons. It doesn't talk about emotions, it only talks about strategy.
Just like what Corleone said in the movie "The Godfather": "Those who can see through the essence in a second and those who can't see it even in a lifetime are destined to have completely different fates."
True elite education is about tearing away the veil of kindness and compassion from this world, allowing you to see the intricately meshed gears of self-interest within.
I have compiled 15 unspoken ironclad rules of human nature among the elite class, and quoted some classic wisdom.
By understanding these concepts, you will have achieved a leap in cognitive level.
1. The essence of relationships is the exchange of value. Many young people, when they first enter society, like to network and exchange business cards, thinking that this is what it means to have connections.
But in the eyes of the powerful and wealthy, this kind of socializing is no different from playing house.
You must understand that the essence of social interaction is the exchange of value. If you yourself are not a phoenix tree, you can't attract a golden phoenix. When you have no leverage, knowing anyone is useless.
The so-called benefactors are not philanthropists; they only invest in high-performing stocks that have intrinsic value.
Don't try to curry favor with anyone. Spend your time honing your core skills.
When you become so powerful that you can no longer be ignored, connections will automatically flow to you.
2. Never let your emotions show on your face. Ordinary people are prone to impulsiveness when things happen, and their joy, anger, sorrow and happiness are all written on their faces, as if they are afraid that others will not know whether they are happy or angry.
In the arena of fame and fortune, your emotions are your trump card.
Once you reveal your emotions, your opponents can use your anger to make you make mistakes and your fear to make you back down.
True masters are those who can control their emotions. Napoleon once said that a person who can control their emotions is greater than a general who can conquer a city.
This isn't about turning you into a wooden doll, but about separating your emotions from your decisions.
You may have a fierce tiger in your heart, but your face must be as calm as a still lake and the moon in autumn.
3. What is free is often the most expensive; this is the most hidden trap in the business world.
Many people like to take advantage of small things, and they can't resist free resources or free meals.
Elites are most afraid of owing favors.
Because financial debts are easy to repay, and can even be quantified, but emotional debts are difficult to repay.
When someone does you a favor for no reason, or helps you without expecting anything in return, they often want to take more from you. It could be your principles, your future allegiance, or even something far more significant.
Adhering to the principle of equivalent exchange, paying when it's due is the safest way to survive.
4. Your kindness must have an edge. It's not wrong to teach children to be kind, but you can't teach them a naive and innocent kind of kindness.
Kindness without principles is tantamount to condoning evil.
If being kind becomes a reason for others to bully you, then that kindness is cheap, or even a synonym for weakness.
You need to let people know that you're helpful, but you have your limits. Once those limits are crossed, you won't hesitate to show your fangs.
A bodhisattva's heart is for good people, while a diamond-like approach is for evil people.
5. When judging a person, don't listen to what they say, but see where their interests lie. There is a basic principle of human nature called "where you sit determines where you think".
A person's words will reflect their position and whose interests they represent.
If you only listen to his words, you can easily be fooled. You need to learn to analyze his profit chain.
When an expert advises you to buy a house, consider whether they represent the developers or the general public. When a boss talks to you about ideals and BTC, consider whether they want to pay more or less money.
Don't test human nature; use self-interest to deduce its nature.
6. Secrets are your Achilles' heel, not something to talk about. Hemingway once said, "It takes us two years to learn to speak, but sixty years to learn to be silent."
Many people are loose-lipped; once they get to know someone a little better, they'll reveal all their secrets, weaknesses, and family background.
This is a major taboo in elite education.
A secret you tell someone is like a knife you hand them. If you have a good relationship, the knife will remain sheathed. But once your interests clash, the knife will pierce your heart with deadly precision.
Silence is not because there is nothing to say, but to protect oneself from harm.
7. Timely loss-cutting is the highest level of wisdom. In economics, there is a concept called sunk cost.
Many people, unwilling to give up the time and money they have already invested, choose to stubbornly persist on the wrong path, only to become increasingly mired in it.
This is a typical gambler's mentality.
No matter how much you've invested in the past, if the future holds losses, giving up now is a gain.
Whether it's a bad relationship or a failed project, you need to have the courage to cut your losses.
The ability to admit failure and decisively cut off the source of loss is a fundamental quality of a winner.
8. Don't try to change the root cause of anyone's family conflicts or workplace disputes. Often, it's you trying to be God and change the other person.
You want lazy people to be diligent, and stubborn people to be obedient.
Stop dreaming.
In the adult world, we can only filter, not educate.
If you encounter someone whose values clash with yours, quietly distance yourself. If you encounter bad people or bad situations, cut your losses immediately. Don't delude yourself into thinking you can be a savior; you can hardly change yourself, let alone others.
Respecting the fate of others is the greatest act of compassion you can show yourself.
9. Always leave your opponent a way out. As Sun Tzu's Art of War says, "When besieging an army, leave a gap; do not press a desperate enemy."
In this circle, there are no permanent enemies.
When you have an absolute advantage and are ready to deliver a fatal blow to your opponent, remember to hold back.
If you push things too far, the other party will become desperate and turn around and bite you back. Even if you win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory.
Giving others a way out is not only a good deed, but also a way to prevent future retaliation.
Leaving room for others is leaving a way out for yourself.
10. A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind. If your strength is not yet enough to crush everything, never reveal your talents too early.
One of the weaknesses of human nature is that we can't stand seeing those around us doing better than ourselves.
If you appear too perfect and too intelligent, you'll become a target of envy. People's jealousy will unite them to isolate you and make things difficult for you.
True strength lies in concealing one's abilities.
In trivial matters, it's okay to be a little oblivious and a little naive, leaving others with a sense of superiority.
Showing weakness is not a sign of weakness, but rather a highly sophisticated form of self-protection.
11 True dignity is built on strength. Don't try to gain respect from others by throwing tantrums or putting on airs.
That's not dignity, that's being emotional.
In the adult world, dignity has a price tag. If you have power, your words carry weight, and others will respect your authority. If you lack power, your self-esteem is as fragile as glass.
First, bend down and work hard; only after you have the resources can you stand tall and be a decent person.
12 Even with family protection, one must have the ability to withstand the rain. Oil tycoon Rockefeller once told his son: If you stripped him naked and threw him into the desert, he could still become a millionaire as long as a caravan passed by.
This is the ultimate source of confidence.
External wealth, status, and fame can all vanish overnight.
The knowledge you hold in your mind and the skills you possess are assets that no one can take away from you.
Relying on mountains will lead to their collapse, relying on people will lead to their departure; making oneself wealthy is the greatest sense of security.
13 Embrace Uncertainty, Cultivate Antifragility. Nassim Taleb, in his book Antifragility, proposed that the wind can extinguish a candle, but it can make a fire burn brighter.
We should be fire, not candles.
Don't expect life to always be smooth sailing. Successful people will tell their children that crises can happen at any time.
What's scary isn't change itself, but your inability to cope with it.
To profit from chaos and evolve under pressure—that is the way of survival for the strong.
14. Don't argue with people at different levels. When you encounter someone with a lower level of understanding or someone who is unreasonable, don't try to argue about right or wrong.
Because you live in two parallel worlds, arguing will only drain your energy and lower your standards.
You can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep, and you can't teach a pig to sing.
He smiled, nodded, and then turned and left.
Spending time on worthwhile people and things is the most efficient way to manage time.
15. The saying "Your health is your only asset" may sound cliché, but it is an ironclad rule.
All power and wealth, the 1 at the beginning represents health, and the rest are all 0s.
Without health, everything you do is just to benefit others.
Don't risk your life for money when you're young, only to try and buy your life with money when you're old. That kind of overdraft has interest rates so high you can't afford to repay them.
Taking good care of your health is your greatest responsibility to your family and yourself.
With good health and consistent dollar-cost averaging in gold/BTC/S&P/Nasdaq, time will tell.
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Rejecting noise and focusing on steady investment – Day 402. Currently holding 50 ETH at a cost of $2373.67.
Currently holding 5.37 BTC at a cost of $86,588.
Currently holding 1802.32 SOL tokens at a cost of $157.8.
Currently holding 7100 LINK tokens at a cost of $14.9.
Today's trades: Continued blindly buying 0.06 BTC, 5 SOL, and 50 LINK.
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