Slow is fast, less is more.

Last year, a friend who delivers takeout came to chat with me. He said that earning through side jobs in the crypto world in one month was equivalent to what he used to make delivering for a whole year. It sounds unbelievable, but his experience is indeed quite convincing.

When he first entered the crypto space, he was no different from most people. He would rush to sell after making some money, and hold on stubbornly when losing, staring at the K-line charts every day, waking up in the middle of the night, only to end up not making any profit and damaging his health.

I gave him four rules that might seem "silly." The result? By the third month, he came back to me saying that at this pace, he could almost achieve his goal of earning enough for a year's salary by the end of the year. Today, I want to share these methods to see if they can help ordinary people who want to get into crypto side jobs.

**First, get the right mindset: Crypto is not a casino, but a place for cultivation**

Many people start burning their brains when they enter the crypto space. Thinking about "getting rich overnight," or seeing someone make several times or dozens of times profit and getting excited to follow the trend. But what happens in the end? Without exception, they chase high and get trapped, then cut their losses and exit.

I've seen too many such tragedies. A certain coin suddenly surges, and people go all in, only to catch the top. Or they are misled by a "big V" calling signals, investing all their hard-earned money, only to end up with nothing.

The crypto space indeed offers opportunities, but reliable side income always comes from stable strategies, not gambling mentalities. I’ve always believed that ordinary people in crypto should pursue steady, consistent returns, not stories of getting rich overnight.

**Four "silly methods" to help you steadily move forward in crypto**

**1. Make only 1-2 trades per day; resisting temptation is the first hurdle**

Crypto markets never sleep, and opportunities seem everywhere. But honestly, there aren’t many real chances to make money. My rule for myself is: no more than two trades a day. I have to hold back if I want to trade again. Why? Because the more you trade, the higher the chance of mistakes. Every extra operation is gambling on luck, not executing a strategy.

**2. Set stop-loss and take-profit levels, then stop watching**

Cut your losses at a certain percentage. I usually set a 20% stop-loss. Take profits when targets are reached, don’t be greedy. Many people's problem is that once their account starts making profits, they think they can earn more. But when the market reverses, all those gains can vanish instantly.

**3. Don’t follow the crowd, and don’t trust "gurus"**

I’ve long stopped listening to signals from others. Everyone’s risk tolerance, capital, and entry timing are different. Someone else’s recommendation might just be a trap for you. Do your own research, analyze your charts, make your own decisions. That’s the long-term way.

**4. Always use only spare money, never borrow to trade crypto**

This is the bottom line. Once you use borrowed money or living expenses, your decisions will distort. Fear amplifies, greed amplifies. The result is often forced liquidation. Use money you can afford to lose, and keep a calm mind and rational decisions.

Honestly, the threshold for entering crypto is quite low, but the threshold for sustained profit is very high. The friend who delivered takeout achieved his goal not because he had insider information or was especially lucky, but because he stuck to these seemingly "silly" rules.

Earning steadily each month, over a year, adds up to a significant profit. That’s the power of compound interest.