Sometimes, what truly changes our perception is not a book, but a small accident.
Recently, something seemingly ordinary happened, but it left a deep impression on me.
I have been using Tonghuashun （ stock software）to check stock market trends for over five years. For many investors, it is almost a default tool.
Every day, I would open my computer, check the market, read news, and analyze trends, all of which became routine.
Until recently, I got a Mac computer. Since I didn't install the Windows system, I continued to use the Tonghuashun desktop version as before.
At first, everything seemed normal, so I didn't think much of it. But a few days ago, a strange phenomenon occurred.
It was already 3 p.m. and the market had closed, but the market page was still jumping. At that time, I just felt something was off, but I didn't pay much attention.
On the second day of trading, it was clearly observed that there was a discrepancy between the trading prices displayed on the computer and those on the mobile device.
Later, I realized that this might be related to the system environment of my computer.
Since I am now using a Mac computer, while the main version of Tonghuashun is designed for the Windows system, some instability might occur when used in different system environments.
It was at this moment that I began to look for investment tools more suitable for the Mac system, such as moomoo.
That is to say - Better tools have always been there. I just never took the time to look.
Why do we always change so late?
This incident made me start to think about a question: Why do we often only think of changing after going in a big circle?
The reason is actually quite simple. People are naturally inclined to rely on habits, and these habits are often comfortable.
When a tool, a way of doing things, or a path has been used for a long time, we will naturally assume it is "correct". Familiarity brings a sense of security, so we rarely think about whether there are better alternatives.
More importantly, change often means leaving the comfort zone.
For example, when I first opened the new “Moomoo software” interface, I clearly felt this challenge.
The layout of the interface was different, the functional logic was also different, and everything needed to be relearned and adapted to.
It seems like just changing a software, but in reality, it means a new learning process.
Because of this, many people prefer to continue using familiar tools, even if it is not necessarily the best choice.
Over time, many things have become fixed:
- The software we have been using
- The paths we have been following
- The methods we have been sticking to
As time goes by, we even develop a sense of numbness - as if things should always be this way.
Often, it's not that we don't have better choices, but that we are unwilling to pay the price of relearning for change.
Some truths are only believed after experiencing them.
This reminds me of a very common scene in life.
Sometimes, a mother would advise her child:
"Don't have a relationship with this person. He is unreliable and not steady. You will regret it in the future."
The mother might have observed many details over her years of life and even anticipated future events.
But most of the time, will the child listen? Often, they won't.
Because some things, without personal experience, it is difficult for people to truly believe.
Even if others have already given you the answer, you still might think:
- Perhaps things won't be so bad.
- Perhaps this time it will be different.
- Perhaps I can change the outcome.
So many people embark on a seemingly "wrong" journey.
If many things in life could be persuaded back, perhaps there would be fewer regrets and tragedies in this world.
But reality is often not like this. Many people travel a long way and make a big detour before slowly realizing:
The warnings they initially heard were not without reason.
The truly valuable experiences often come from practice.
This incident made me realize an important fact: Many truly valuable experiences cannot be directly learned from books.
Originally, I had heard from someone that: "Taohua Shun might not be very compatible on Mac."
I just listened to it and didn't take it too seriously. Because I haven't experienced it myself, it's difficult for people to truly understand the significance of a problem.
This is why many growths must occur through practice and trial and error.
- What is learned in class cannot be achieved.
- What is learned in books cannot be achieved either.
Only when the problem truly appears before one's own eyes can one gain that profound understanding.
The speed of growth depends on reducing the time for "sluggishness".
Looking back, this actually made me realize an important thing:
Growth is not about not making mistakes. Growth actually is: Shortening the time from "sluggishness" to "awakening" for oneself.
Everyone will encounter problems and everyone will take some detours.
The difference lies in:
- Some people stay at the same place for a long time.
- While others will quickly start to adjust their direction.
As we solve more and more problems, we will gradually accumulate a kind of ability:
To see further and understand deeper.
This is what is called "having seen much and knowing much".
Life, perhaps, is originally an experience.
So when we look back now, this software issue is actually not at all regrettable.
Rather, it seems like a reminder. It reminds me to re-examine my tools, habits, and paths.
It also allows me to gradually understand:
Many problems in life are not obstacles but rather the entrances to growth.
When we are willing to face problems seriously, they often bring new perspectives.
Time is indeed limited, but the boundaries of cognition can be continuously expanded.
Perhaps the true meaning of life does not lie in taking every step perfectly.
Rather, it lies in:
In each and every experience, we gradually come to understand ourselves and also gradually understand the world.
When we look back, many of the joys and sorrows at that time may no longer be so important.
Because those experiences themselves have already become a part of us.
Perhaps this is life.
Taking some detours, experiencing some things, and then gradually becoming more clear-headed.
And every occurrence of a problem is a new opportunity. An opportunity that allows us to stand higher and see farther.