In the crypto world or any high-level circles, the easiest pitfall to fall into is over-packaging yourself.

Being too clever can backfire. Those who resort to small tricks and schemes are easily seen through by experts and are usually eliminated immediately. The ones who can truly cooperate long-term are often the honest and straightforward types—willing to suffer minor losses on small matters and able to stay steady.

When dealing with people at higher levels, never rush. Don't be eager to show yourself, and avoid approaching with obvious ulterior motives. The more you rush to get something, the more it appears cheap. Conversely, those who exercise moderate restraint leave room for others to imagine and are more likely to be valued.

But all of this depends on having genuine value. Not just on paper, but something that can be sustained—ability to pay, capability to get things done, and the ability to create results. The higher the level, the less likely they are to associate with those who lack value.

Ultimately, stability at the bottom is essential. Skills can be cultivated over time, but sincerity, integrity, and rule-abiding principles are fundamental—if these are compromised, no amount of tricks can compensate. Trust is built from these foundations.

So don’t always rely on luck or shortcuts. Your good fortune is actually the result of long-term cultivation of a positive mindset, right thoughts, and proper actions. The kind of people you meet is determined by the seeds you plant. This is the most straightforward truth.