I once told a fren: "When you don't want to make money from trading, that's when you can make money."

The friend's reaction was one of surprise, disagreement, and even a sense of amusement. Similar viewpoints are widely circulated; some oppose them while others resonate with them. Yet I firmly believe that their essence contains profound truth.

In recent days, I have felt that my understanding of the market has improved, and a sense of excitement has inevitably arisen in my heart. My thoughts are like wild horses running free, beginning to outline a vision for the future: comfort and enjoyment, fame and status, a wide network of connections... The more I think about it, the more pleasurable it becomes, yet the more I think about it, the more I feel uneasy.

Rationality quietly returns, and I begin to reflect: with such a burning utilitarian mindset, will I still be able to calmly face the market and navigate trading in the future? The answer is no. These thoughts are like invisible shackles that will inevitably distort my trading behavior. The fear of losing profits, the worry about already gained livelihood, the obsession with reality or fame and fortune in trading—these various inner demons will quietly erode emotions, distorting trading. This is by no means the path of trading I pursue.

This is by no means the trading path I seek.

Reflecting on the follow-up of that discussion, my fren claimed that his goal is to "make money off every wave in the market, seizing every profit." I responded, "My goal is to understand and master every wave of the market."

In the end, we concluded: the paths are different. The expression at that time was not precise, and now I can articulate it more clearly: I want to understand and master every wave of market trends that I have observed and recognized.

Yes, we have different paths. My "path" lies in focusing on the trading itself. Money, to me, is merely a byproduct that naturally arises on this path of focus.

So, I want to make money?
No. I am here to "preach the doctrine". What I need is to not let the gains and losses of money disturb the clarity and tranquility of my heart.

Returning to the original sentence, perhaps it can be interpreted from a different perspective:
"The more someone wants to make money in the trading market, the harder it is for them to actually earn money."

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