If you’re an average person

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following these 10 points will greatly increase your chances of success in life.

1. Set boundaries for your desires and don’t let yourself be swayed by displays of wealth or the allure of materialistic pursuits.

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When desires are kept in check, one can truly enjoy and appreciate life. However, when desires know no bounds, a person can become a slave to the pursuit of resources such as money, power, and status.

2. Take control of your social interactions instead of letting them control you.

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Often, people invest too much time and energy into shaping their social image and forming unnecessary attachments. Redirecting these resources towards meaningful aspects of life can yield much higher returns.

3. Long-term accumulation serves as the ballast for the ship of life.

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There’s an old Chinese saying: “Water drips through stone”.
This accumulation refers not only to savings and assets but also to personal skills and abilities. Engage in industries or hobbies that allow you to continuously enhance your competitive edge or contribute to your long-term well-being. By doing so, even in the face of unexpected challenges, your life will remain resilient.

4. View life as a marathon and engage in long-term planning.

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Avoid adopting a mindset of instant riches or overnight success. Exercise caution when making significant investments or changing career paths without sufficient accumulation. In simpler terms, don’t bet big when you can’t afford to lose, and always leave room for a comeback.

5. Minimize financial exploitation.

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Reduce reliance on various financial products, loans, and custody arrangements. Otherwise, a significant portion of your long-term income may unknowingly end up as profit for the financial industry.

6. Approach marriage with caution.

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Seek compatibility in values, stability in decision-making, and a partner who possesses a long-term perspective on life, rather than someone solely focused on social appearances.

7. Protect your mental well-being.

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Engage in regular physical exercise, avoid excessive comparison with others, cultivate one or two long-term hobbies, and replace self-criticism with reflection and iteration. Steer clear of esoteric practices, philosophies, and fringe self-improvement methods.

8. Learn to filter information.

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Reduce the impact of external social trends, grand narratives, sensational events, and expert opinions on your mental state. Guard against being influenced by public opinion and information overload, which can lead to anxiety and short-term emotional fluctuations.

9. Maintain a healthy distance in interpersonal relationships.

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Minimize unsolicited judgments, excessive concern, unsolicited advice, and criticism of others. Be cautious about imposing your own moral standards and values on others. Avoid unnecessarily expanding your sense of responsibility towards others, whether it be individuals, organizations, society, or the nation.

10. Cultivate resilience and determination.

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Endure during tough times and challenges, resist the urge to constantly change direction when faced with opportunities, and exercise patience when confronted with temptations.