2026-01-02 06:24:11

In this rapidly changing era, what is the true competitive advantage?

Many say it’s capital, information, or tools, but I think all of these are too easy to copy. Once they become popular, everyone can access them. The truly difficult thing to replicate is your ability to quickly absorb change and continuously update your understanding.

In other words, continuous learning is never just about accumulating knowledge. The core is—how fast can you update your "way of seeing the world, judgment criteria, and decision-making skills"?

This ability determines whether you can discover opportunities earlier than your competitors and avoid risks. The same applies in the crypto market, investment decisions, and even life choices. Some people have been stuck in the same place after ten years of learning, while others have built their own thinking framework in just three years—that’s the difference.

So instead of chasing the amount of information, ask yourself: Have I truly changed any of my views in the past month? Have my decision-making standards evolved? These are the questions worth paying attention to.

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PensionDestroyer

· 11h ago

To be honest, I've heard this theory too many times in the crypto world, but very few people actually manage to implement it. Most people are still just scrolling through information, thinking that reading more on Twitter counts as cognitive upgrade.

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OldLeekMaster

· 11h ago

That's right, that's why the most profitable people in the crypto world are never those who just hold coins, but those who quickly adjust their strategies. Really, my ideas from last year seem like a joke now; the key is to dare to admit mistakes and to change. People who constantly shout HODL will still be talking about HODL ten years from now, and that's the difference. The ones who have changed the most recently are actually earning the most. It's a bit ironic, but that's just how it is.

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GweiWatcher

· 12h ago

Honestly, I've heard this theory countless times in the crypto world, but very few have actually implemented it. Most people are still repeating last year's rhetoric.

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pvt_key_collector

· 12h ago

There's nothing wrong with that, but to be honest, very few people can truly do it. Frankly, the most competitive aspect in the crypto world is this: some people are constantly reviewing and iterating their thinking, while others are still trading based on logic from two years ago. This is the most painful part—it's really difficult to reflect on oneself once a month.

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WalletDivorcer

· 12h ago

It's not wrong to say that, but the real difficulty lies in execution. Most people know they need to change their mindset, but they still live life the same way. --- Three years to build a framework vs ten years of standing still; honestly, it's about whether you're willing to be proven wrong. --- Damn, this is true internal competition. If learning speed becomes the only competitive edge, how exhausting would that be? --- Isn't that what the crypto world lacks most? A bunch of people trading coins with last year's mindset. --- Ask yourself if you've changed your thinking... I have, but the faster I change, the faster I make mistakes haha. --- The key isn't how much you learn, but how quickly you can admit defeat and start over. That's the hardest part.

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GamefiGreenie

· 12h ago

That's true, but it's easier to talk about it than to do it. I've understood this principle for a long time, but the key is that execution ability lags behind... Have your views changed in the past month? Ah, this question really hits home. Looking back at the past three years in the crypto world, those who think quickly have been the ones eating the meat, while others are just drinking the broth or getting cut. Frameworks are very important, but I still feel that my own framework is easily collapsible. By the way, cognitive upgrading is more challenging than making money.

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