When I first entered the market, I started reading all kinds of books about the stock market and financial investing. However, the more I read, the more I realized that something wasn’t right—the knowledge in these books seemed to just repeat basic principles and offer general advice that everyone knows, often appealing to the reader&#39;s desire to make quick money.
This made me pause and reflect. If those books really helped everyone succeed, then who would be losing money? In the stock market, money doesn’t just appear and disappear; it merely shifts from one person’s pocket to another’s. If everyone who reads these books becomes successful, then who is suffering losses? The truth is that most people who play the stock market fail—they get caught up in the promises of secret strategies and proven methods of success, but in the end, these only lead to failures.
Take for example, popular books like Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. This book often advises readers to invest in stocks that are said to have the potential to increase three or five times, but in reality, these stocks are often manipulated by large investors. After investing, readers are left with only disappointment. Or take books that present investment methods allegedly used by Warren Buffett. The authors of such books merely rely on Buffett’s reputation, taking a few photos with him, then creating an investment method. But if it were really that easy, why isn’t everyone as successful as Warren Buffett ? Similarly, a book like the Intelligent Investor  may sound appealing, but in reality, the strategies in it have been tested many times, leading to repeated failures. These are just failed experiences written in the form of guidance. Such books may provide you with basic knowledge, but they’re not enough to help you navigate the complex and unpredictable market.
The stock market is not just about knowledge but also about mindset, sharpness, and the ability to adapt constantly. Those who rely solely on books can easily be misled by illusions and eventually fail.
Instead of continuing to read books that everyone can find, I decided to spend time on less well-known materials, delving deep into real data. I sought to uncover the root causes of who buys, who sells, and the price structures that stocks may or may not achieve. This knowledge isn’t available in the mainstream market and is often shared within small groups of people who truly understand and master the game. Of course, if you’re an amateur, you won’t get access to it. From there, I understood the real nature of the market and how stocks operate. This approach allowed me to find the true principles and helped me improve and grow, rather than being misled by the mass-market information that everyone knows.
If you’re losing and stuck in that vicious cycle, perhaps it’s time to re-examine the sources of knowledge you’re accessing, change your mindset, and rethink your investment approach. Take a serious look at the money you have left. Core knowledge doesn’t lie in what’s widely available, but in depth and a different way of thinking.
Reading books is good, but don’t let yourself be bound by mainstream information. Dive deeper, study more thoroughly, and seek to understand the true essence of the financial investment market. That’s the only way to not just survive but thrive in the market and return with significantly higher profits.

When I first entered the market, I started reading all kinds of books about the stock market and financial investing. However, the more I read, the more I realized that something wasn’t right—the knowledge in these books seemed to just repeat basic principles and offer general advice that everyone knows, often appealing to the reader's desire to make quick money.
This made me pause and reflect. If those books really helped everyone succeed, then who would be losing money? In the stock market, money doesn’t just appear and disappear; it merely shifts from one person’s pocket to another’s. If everyone who reads these books becomes successful, then who is suffering losses? The truth is that most people who play the stock market fail—they get caught up in the promises of secret strategies and proven methods of success, but in the end, these only lead to failures.
Take for example, popular books like Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. This book often advises readers to invest in stocks that are said to have the potential to increase three or five times, but in reality, these stocks are often manipulated by large investors. After investing, readers are left with only disappointment. Or take books that present investment methods allegedly used by Warren Buffett. The authors of such books merely rely on Buffett’s reputation, taking a few photos with him, then creating an investment method. But if it were really that easy, why isn’t everyone as successful as Warren Buffett ? Similarly, a book like the Intelligent Investor  may sound appealing, but in reality, the strategies in it have been tested many times, leading to repeated failures. These are just failed experiences written in the form of guidance. Such books may provide you with basic knowledge, but they’re not enough to help you navigate the complex and unpredictable market.
The stock market is not just about knowledge but also about mindset, sharpness, and the ability to adapt constantly. Those who rely solely on books can easily be misled by illusions and eventually fail.
Instead of continuing to read books that everyone can find, I decided to spend time on less well-known materials, delving deep into real data. I sought to uncover the root causes of who buys, who sells, and the price structures that stocks may or may not achieve. This knowledge isn’t available in the mainstream market and is often shared within small groups of people who truly understand and master the game. Of course, if you’re an amateur, you won’t get access to it. From there, I understood the real nature of the market and how stocks operate. This approach allowed me to find the true principles and helped me improve and grow, rather than being misled by the mass-market information that everyone knows.
If you’re losing and stuck in that vicious cycle, perhaps it’s time to re-examine the sources of knowledge you’re accessing, change your mindset, and rethink your investment approach. Take a serious look at the money you have left. Core knowledge doesn’t lie in what’s widely available, but in depth and a different way of thinking.
Reading books is good, but don’t let yourself be bound by mainstream information. Dive deeper, study more thoroughly, and seek to understand the true essence of the financial investment market. That’s the only way to not just survive but thrive in the market and return with significantly higher profits.