During the autumn breeze, during the Republic of China, I stood on the ancient city wall, overlooking the bustling but undercurrent city at my feet. The streets are full of traffic and pedestrians, but behind this seemingly prosperous city, there is a crisis that countless middle-class families are quietly losing their wealth.
The phrase "the middle class is the new four-piece suit" echoes in my mind as if it were a curse, silently eroding the prosperity of this era. I can't help but think of a conversation with a friend.
"Did you know that the most popular thing in middle-class families right now is the 'new four-piece'. The friend said with a little worry.
"What does the new four-piece mean?" I asked curiously.
The friend sighed and said slowly: "Stocks, futures, real estate and luxury goods, this is the new four-piece set that middle-class families are pursuing." It seems glamorous, but in fact, it hides murderous intentions. ”
I was silent, but my heart was turbulent. Yes, this new four-piece set is exactly the dream that many middle-class families are pursuing, and it is also the source of their wealth that they are losing.
Stocks, a market that seems to be full of opportunities, are also a place where risks and opportunities coexist. How many people blindly follow the trend and listen to gossip, and in the end they lose all their money. This is especially true in the futures market, where leverage can make people rich in an instant, or it can make people bankrupt overnight.
And real estate, once hailed as the safest avenue for investment, has become a heavy burden that many people cannot bear. Soaring housing prices have left many families with heavy mortgages and a significant drop in their quality of life. Once the market is volatile, their wealth can drain away as quickly as an hourglass.
As for luxury, it is a symbol of the pursuit of vanity by middle-class families. For the sake of face and status, they do not hesitate to spend huge sums of money to buy luxury goods such as brand-name bags and high-end watches. However, the price of this vanity is that their hard-earned wealth is dwindling.
I think back to myself falling into this misunderstanding. At that time, I blindly pursued short-term gains in the stock market and ignored the existence of risks. As a result, in a stock market crash, I lost a lot of money and was almost destitute. During that time, I fell into deep self-blame and confusion.
However, it was that failure that made me begin to reflect on my own actions. I began to learn financial knowledge, understand market dynamics, and gradually formed my own investment philosophy. I realized that the pursuit of wealth is not an easy thing to do and requires effort and wisdom.
At the same time, I also began to pay attention to my inner world. I realized that the pursuit of material fulfillment does not lead to true happiness. I began to learn to cherish the people and things around me and enjoy every moment of life.
Over time, I gradually came out of the shadow of failure. My wealth began to grow steadily, but I never blindly pursued those so-called "new four-piece suits" again. I understand that true wealth is not in how much material wealth you have, but in the abundance and contentment of your heart.
Standing on the city wall, I looked into the distance. Those middle-class families who are pursuing the "new four-piece suit" may still be paying a heavy price for a moment of vanity and greed. I hope that they will soon wake up and understand the true way of wealth.
I am well aware that prosperity and crisis coexist in this era. Only those who can keep a clear head and think rationally can stand in this world full of uncertainties. And I will continue to stick to my beliefs and pursue true wealth and happiness.
In this bleak autumn season, I stood on the city wall and looked into the distance. Those middle-class families who are losing their wealth may still be confused and struggling. But I believe that as long as they can recognize the reality, think rationally, and work hard, they will be able to regain their wealth and happiness.
And I will continue to move forward and find my own path in this era full of challenges and opportunities. I believe that as long as we can keep a clear head, firm belief and unremitting efforts, we will be able to create a better future.
At this moment, I stand on this ancient wall, and my heart is full of hope and anticipation. I look forward to those middle-class families who are losing their wealth to wake up and get out of the predicament as soon as possible, I look forward to the prosperity of this era to continue, bringing us more opportunities and challenges, and I look forward to becoming a more mature, rational and successful person in the future.
The autumn wind continued to blow on my face, taking away my thoughts. I turned and walked away, embarking on a new journey. I believe that as long as we continue to work hard and continue to pursue, we will be able to create our own brilliant life.