Take advantage of the rare afternoon quiet and briefly set aside the ups and downs, then sit down and sort out what’s in your heart.

For a long time, we’ve often fallen into obsession: when we see others reap rewards, we get impatient; when we hit a short-term pullback, we fall into anxiety. We always want to seize every opportunity and fear missing out on every move in the market—so we end up making choices in a rush, only to exhaust ourselves in the end.

Everything in the world has its cycles. Where there is an uptrend, there is also a pullback; where there is waiting, there will be a harvest. There has never been a road that keeps going smoothly forever. Greed can cloud judgment, and restlessness can disrupt your rhythm. People who can truly go far all know how to stop and rest at the right time.

Don’t deny yourself because of temporary gains or losses. The market tests not only your eyesight, but also the resolve hidden deep within you. Stay calm—less urgency to rush for results, more cold-headed reflection and steady buildup. Learn to make peace with uncertainty.

Let go of inner agitation, steady your emotions and your pace, be able to endure long waiting, and hold up through short-term downturns. Time will never let down people who slow down, dig in with focus, and stay clear-headed and restrained. Your opportunities will always arrive on schedule at the right moment.