Wealth that Doesn’t Match One’s Cognitive Level Will Be Lost Eventually

Stay curious about the world and keep learning — most importantly, make sure you always deserve what you have.

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The original author shared two cases where close relatives became wealthy overnight through demolition compensation, but were subsequently scammed into failed business ventures or financial products by people around them. Even those who worked in the financial industry couldn't avoid losing everything, and some even ended up on the list of dishonest judgment debtors.

It really echoes a con artist's saying: we're just helping redistribute wealth from people whose understanding doesn't match their fortune.

In this world, there's no such thing as getting $100 for $50. Any return that seems above average or超额收益 is very likely a scam.