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亲爱的孩子，早安！
今天是新春第一天，一大早七点，我被80岁的爸爸叫醒，絮絮叨叨了将近一小时的人生道
理，让我颇有启发，正好写下来和你分享。
最近我看到一句话很有感触：“认知决定高度，认知决定赚钱的方式。”
我进一步思考，认为可以扩展成这样：
体验塑造认知，
认知构建逻辑，
逻辑影响决策，
决策带来结果，
结果创造新的体验，进入下一个循环。
我上班的公司董事长，和我父亲年龄相仿，为何他们的人生差异如此之大？天赋与后天都
有影响，但最终，早期的认知决定了他们赚钱的方式。
认知越广，能运用的工具越多，赚钱的方式也就越多。
那么，如何扩展自己的体验，提高认知呢？这里有几个建议：
1. 多读书
阅读能帮助你吸收他人的智慧。过去，纸本书是知识的主要来源，现在，网络提供了更快
的学习途径。以AI为例，这几天很红的DeepSeep，等到专门书籍出版已经过时，网络上的
讨论与YouTube、B站的专业介绍，能更快速地获取新知。电视新闻现在已不再是我的首选
，只能用来关注像加州大火或日本台风这类的重大事件。
网络大家都会用，但别只把时间放在刷抖音或者看韩剧，要多看会促进大脑思考的东西。
2. 多做不同类型的工作
对许多人来说，工作仅是为了薪水。如果你是一个依赖专业赚钱的人，例如医生或工程师
，当然衣食无忧。但大多数人无法仅依靠薪水过上理想生活，尤其在高物价社会中，薪水
只会让人越来越辛苦。因此，跳脱薪水为主的工作模式，寻找多元的赚钱方式至关重要。
这不仅能让你体验不同行业的思考模式，还能学到新的技能。我曾做过摄影、卖过月饼、
当过老师，还在工地上工作， 当摄影师时，我学会了美感，并注重细节与创意。卖月饼
时，体会做SALES的辛酸，也提升了与人沟通的技巧。作为老师，如何把难的事情讲得简
单，并因材施教。在工地工作，学会抗压性，并迅速做出决策。这些经历让我学到许多不
同的思考方式，并对后来的事业决策有所帮助。
3. 多去各地旅行
老话说：“读万卷书，不如行万里路。”虽然有些偏颇，但也有道理。旅行让我亲眼见识
各种建筑和景观，体验不同的社会文化，并品尝各地小吃。这些经历让我不会侷限于单一
的文化模式，也让我理解到人生有多种选择。例如，去过美国后，我理解了种族包容和随
性的生活态度；去过东南亚，才看见华人社会中的无形压力。这些经历帮助我开阔视野，
发现更多生活的可能性。但不要参加跟团旅游，只是吃喝玩乐但没太大帮助。自助旅行，
才是真正能刺激大脑的深度旅游。
4. 多跟不同的人相处
每个人都是一本独特的书，了解他们能让你看到不同的世界。这是人生最难的课题之一，
认识更多人，你才能了解自己真正喜欢什么。就像选餐厅，你总会找到最爱的一家路边摊
，最对味的老板。这需要你不断体验，并学会分辨哪些人能带来正面影响。记得远离负能
量的人，他们的思维会限制你的成长。多为他人着想，不仅能改善他人的生活，也对自己
的未来有益。
最后总结，因为我知道你是个有想法、喜欢赚钱、充满企图心的孩子，我希望你能：
‧多读书，吸收新知识：学习赚钱的多种方式。
‧多做不同类型的工作：观察他人如何赚钱。
‧多去不同地方旅行：挖掘赚钱的机会。
‧多认识不同的人：交朋友不要只看短期利益，
要看他能带给你多少成长。给你鱼吃的是短期，教你钓鱼的人，才是长期的良师益友。
希望未来你找到自己人生的方向，平安快乐地成长！
最终英文版
Dear child, good morning!
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Early this morning at 7:00, my
80-year-old father woke me up and spent nearly an hour sharing his thoughts
on life. It gave me some valuable insights, and I thought I’d share them
with you.
Recently, I came across a quote that really resonated with me: "Your
awareness determines your height, and your awareness determines how you make
money." I thought more about it and came to the conclusion that it can be
expanded as follows:
‧ Experience shapes awareness.
‧ Awareness builds logic.
‧ Logic influences decisions.
‧ Decisions lead to outcomes.
‧ Outcomes create new experiences, starting the next cycle.
The chairman of the company I work for is about the same age as my father. So
why are their lives so different? Both innate talent and environment play a
role, but ultimately, the way they viewed the world early in life shaped how
they earn money.
The broader your awareness, the more tools you have at your disposal, and the
more ways you can earn money.
So, how can we expand our experience and raise our awareness? Here are a few
suggestions:
1. Read more books Reading helps you absorb the wisdom of others. In the
past, printed books were the main source of knowledge. Today, the internet
offers a faster way to learn. Take AI for example: with the recent buzz
around DeepSeep, by the time books on it are published, it’s already
outdated. Discussions online and professional content on YouTube or Bilibili
are much quicker sources of new information. I no longer rely on TV news as
my primary source of knowledge—it's mostly for big events like wildfires in
California or typhoons in Japan.
Everyone uses the internet, but don't just spend your time scrolling through
TikTok or watching K-dramas. Instead, focus on content that stimulates your
brain and encourages critical thinking.
2. Try different types of jobs For many people, work is just about earnin
g
paycheck. If you rely on a specialized profession, like being a doctor or
engineer, you’re likely set for life. But most people can’t rely solely on
a salary to live the life they want, especially in today’s high-cost
society. Salaries will only get harder to live on. Therefore, it’s crucial
to break out of the salary-based work model and find multiple ways to earn
money.
This doesn't just expose you to different ways of thinking across industries,
but it also helps you learn new skills. For instance, I've worked as a
photographer, sold mooncakes, taught, and even worked on construction sites.
As a photographer, I learned to appreciate aesthetics and focus on details
and creativity. Selling mooncakes taught me the challenges of sales and
improved my communication skills. Teaching helped me learn how to simplify
complex ideas and tailor my approach to different students. Working on a
construction site built my resilience and ability to make quick decisions.
These experiences gave me different perspectives, which have greatly helped
in my career decisions.
3. Travel to different places There’s an old saying: "Reading ten thousa
nd
books is not as useful as traveling ten thousand miles." While it might sound
a bit exaggerated, there’s some truth to it. Traveling has allowed me to
witness various architectural wonders, experience diverse social cultures,
and taste different foods. These experiences have prevented me from limiting
myself to a single cultural perspective and have helped me realize that life
offers many possibilities. For example, after visiting the U.S., I gained a
deeper understanding of racial tolerance and the laid-back approach to life.
Traveling to Southeast Asia made me more aware of the subtle pressures in
Chinese societies. These experiences have broadened my horizons and opened my
eyes to many more ways of living.
But remember, don’t rely on group tours, which are mostly about eating,
drinking, and sightseeing with little benefit. Independent travel is the kind
of deep, brain-stimulating experience that really adds value.
4. Interact with a variety of people Every person is like a unique book,
an
getting to know them allows you to see different perspectives. This is one of
life’s toughest lessons. The more people you meet, the better you’ll
understand what truly interests you. It’s like picking a restaurant—you'll
always find a favorite local spot with the best flavors and the most charming
owner. This takes time and experience, and you’ll need to learn to
distinguish who brings positive energy and who doesn’t. Avoid negative
people as their mindset can limit your growth. Always try to consider others'
perspectives—it not only improves their lives but will also be beneficial
for your own future.
To sum up, I know you’re a thoughtful, money-minded, and ambitious person,
so I hope you will:
‧ Read more and absorb new knowledge: Learn the various ways to earn mon
ey
‧ Try different types of work: Observe how others make a living.
‧ Travel to new places: Discover opportunities to make money.
‧ Meet different people: When making friends, look for long-term growth,
n
just short-term benefits. Those who give you fish are temporary, but those
who teach you to fish will be your lifelong mentors.
I hope you find your life’s direction and grow up happy and safe!