Many people have a fatal misconception about learning: if they don't make money immediately after studying, they think it's useless. This kind of thinking actually reflects a misunderstanding of the growth process.

Learning is never a direct shortcut. What is its true purpose? To make you stronger.

Suppose you are currently at a beginner level. Through continuous learning and accumulation, your cognitive level rises from initial to intermediate. As for making money, we can see it as a challenge that requires reaching a high level to handle. When your strength advances from beginner to upper intermediate, won't you have a better chance of overcoming this challenge? Clearly, yes.

The essence of learning is to increase your probability of success, gradually bringing you closer to or ultimately achieving your goal—not to fantasize about instant success.

Conversely, if you choose not to learn, remaining at the initial cognitive level, and then attempt a high-difficulty goal, how likely is success? The answer should be very obvious. Those who ultimately achieve financial freedom or consistently profit in trading markets have long-term learning and accumulation behind them, a match between ability and opportunity.