Recently, I've seen many people say they want to start a business and don't want to work. I want to seriously discuss this topic.

First, let me share a harsh truth: 99% of the people who want to help you make money are actually trying to make money off you. Remember this. Anyone who makes earning money sound very simple is either lying to you or lying to themselves.

I’ve found that the real reason many people want to start a business isn’t really about entrepreneurship, but rather because they’re exhausted and bored with their current jobs. Work takes up too much time, doing the same thing every day feels very dull. Under this mindset, many start fantasizing: if only I could do business, at least I could control my own time.

But here’s a problem. What does doing business require? It requires a lot of knowledge—marketing, finance, risk control, product operations—each area takes decades to master truly. The reality is, most people have ordinary backgrounds, average abilities, no special talents, and no foundation. Under these conditions, the probability of success in starting a business is actually very low. This isn’t about underestimating yourself, but about having a clear understanding of your own capabilities.

Some people keep thinking about doing business all day long for another reason—they’re used to retreating when faced with difficulties. The pressure from leaders and colleagues at work makes people uncomfortable, so some just want to change jobs or quit working altogether. But this is avoidance, not a solution. Because the challenges of entrepreneurship are far greater than those of a regular job. You’ll face similar problems, plus many more unknown challenges. If you can’t solve the difficulties at your current job, starting a business will only make you more overwhelmed.

What I want to say is, if you’re an ordinary person with average abilities, and you keep thinking about doing business but really don’t want to work, then this idea might be destroying you. Because you’re almost certain to fail, and your income can’t withstand many setbacks. Once you run out of money, financial pressure will grow, and you’ll become more and more overwhelmed.

So what should you do? If you really want to start a business, first make yourself less ordinary. Quickly improve your skills, build your network and accumulate capital. Or, overcome career burnout by finding freshness in your current job—change your work methods, try different approaches—so you might not feel so eager to escape.

Honestly, the best choice now is to work hard. Not that you can’t start a business forever, but you need to lay a solid foundation first. When you truly have the ability, capital, and risk resistance, then starting a business isn’t too late. Constantly thinking about doing business without action or preparation will only trap you in endless anxiety and self-doubt.

Whether you’re avoiding hard work, troubled by career burnout, or just want to escape when faced with difficulties, we shouldn’t give up on work easily. Facing challenges and confronting them head-on is the real way out.