You often hear some people discussing the major situations of certain countries, international events, and global economic trends. Especially when some men are drinking together, the discussions become even more passionate, as if each one of them were an expert in international finance or global affairs.
In fact, if you observe closely, you will find that the more idle people are, especially those at the bottom of society, the more they enjoy discussing these distant matters. Truly exceptional individuals rarely talk about things unrelated to their own business.
But why do only some ordinary people at the bottom like to discuss these topics?
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They are bored. Ordinary people at the bottom do not have their own careers; they merely work 8 hours a day, often wasting that time. Many do not work at all, so they have plenty of time to look at irrelevant matters.
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They cannot control their attention. A person's attention is very valuable; where your attention goes, your growth will follow. Ordinary people at the bottom cannot control their attention; they get swept away by online content and browse things unrelated to their careers.
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They use trivial matters to enhance their sense of value and existence. When ordinary people at the bottom discuss national affairs or international situations, they feel a sense of superiority. They think, "Look at how knowledgeable I am, how well-informed I am; I can see international affairs clearly. I'm so impressive!" After such discussions, they often feel good about themselves.
They enjoy discussing these lofty matters that have nothing to do with them, which are utterly useless. Their work does not lead to raises, and their skills do not grow. The only thing they gain is a waste of time. What’s worse is that they indulge in this, fantasizing about how excellent and knowledgeable they are. Years go by, and while they understand international affairs well, their pockets remain empty.
The reason ordinary people at the bottom have no money is that their attention is misplaced. When you watch short videos, you are actually increasing traffic for the video creators. Your attention is drawn away, and they make money while you waste time, gaining nothing in return. For an ordinary person to make money, they need to focus all their attention on their own career and not on seemingly lofty matters unrelated to their work. If you really want to pay attention, you should think about the logic behind events and consider how to create your own media account. That way, your attention will be valuable to you, rather than just skimming the surface and following the crowd.
We must always remember: our attention is money. Many online platforms want to control our attention tightly. Short video platforms continuously push content based on your preferences, providing constant visual and auditory stimulation that keeps you hooked. Have you noticed that sometimes you can scroll through short videos for several hours without realizing it? These platforms are constantly studying you, aiming to lock your attention down tightly, ideally consuming all 24 hours of your day on their platform. While you waste time, their wallets grow fatter. And you? After scrolling through short videos for so long, how do you feel? Do you feel empty, anxious, and over time, develop a dependency? Whenever you have nothing to do, you unconsciously open short videos and keep scrolling.
Find a small thing to study deeply, invest your attention in it, and research this small matter every day. With the passage of time, you will surely gain something. You should focus on reliable, participatory matters, rather than discussing national affairs or international situations. Please stay away from those ordinary people who love to engage in grand discussions.