Recently, someone asked me: how can an ordinary person find 10 million in the shortest possible time? My answer is straightforward: stop just thinking about working hard, and start figuring out how to evolve into a "new species."

Let me ask you a realistic question: with your current abilities, no matter how hard you try—working three jobs, five jobs, even ten jobs—can you make big money in a short period? The answer is no. So the path of constantly optimizing yourself and doubling your efforts simply won't get you to 10 million.

I think many people completely misunderstand what "hard work" really means. That kind of exhaustion that makes you collapse into bed and fall asleep isn't true effort; it's just physical depletion. Real effort involves thinking—upgrading your mindset and continuously climbing upward, not repetitive physical labor. The former ultimately leads to anxiety and lifelong suffering, while the latter opens up new possibilities.

To quickly make big money, there are several key points you must understand. First, you must completely break free from a poverty mindset. The core of this mindset is a "sense of unworthiness." When you see good things, expensive things, or scarce resources, you subconsciously think, "This definitely has nothing to do with me; I can't get it." This mentality directly limits your actions.

Second, small amounts of money can be earned on your own, but large sums require a team. When choosing partners, don’t just look at whether you get along well; instead, find people who prioritize integrity, share your values, have a win-win mindset, and possess complementary skills and resources.

Third, wealthy people are masters of division of labor. They don’t do everything themselves; they delegate tasks and money accordingly. This way, they have time to think, innovate, and expand their business.

Fourth, and this is a sensitive point that many may find hard to accept—if you've done business, you understand this—learn to boast. This isn’t about lying; business inherently involves a mix of truth and falsehood. Those who understand this can grow big.

The most crucial point is leveraging opportunities. Making 1 million can rely on discipline and accumulation, but reaching the first 10 million absolutely cannot be achieved through normal methods alone; you must leverage momentum for leverage. How? First, by riding the trend—improving your awareness and information sources; second, by leveraging influential people—building your network and learning from experts; third, by seizing the moment—using judgment and action to catch the wave. The people who make big money in the shortest time are those who dare to go with the flow when the opportunity arises.

Finally, and this is where 99% of ordinary people get stuck—are you willing to risk everything for a single opportunity? The amount of money you make is always proportional to the risk you take. Seize opportunities within controllable risks and go all out. That’s the core of making your first 10 million. In simple terms, it all depends on whether you dare to choose this path.