Thursday, September 25, 2025

Protect the Citadel

Trading frequently: Can we protect our capital consistently? Or can we afford to make a costly mistake so hefty it can destroy what has been built? Even the most seasoned warrior self-destruct from the slightest yet fatal mistake. 

Stay alert and vigilant at all times. Participate lightly to keep up. Don't chase the high. Search within for the mark of feeling emotional and let go when you know it has mounted on you. After all, you have worked hard. 

'Doing nothing is better than busy doing nothing.' - something I saw pasted on a wall during my reservist. 


Happen to click and then re-watched Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) on netflix. Poignant. Picked up an interesting scene when Li Mu Bai said he wanted to train Zhang Ziyi due to the opinion that she may eventually become a 'poison-dragon' if left unchecked. The question imo - should he have taken up the role or walk away? Maybe a couple of big considerations; though somewhat sadly, life is as such when people could easily fail (not entirely by one's own actions) and may still obtain clarity and truth at the very end. Not sure if lately there are other such simply-made (minimum cgi + maximum effort) and memorable Chinese movie. Amazing script, deep flavoured scenes as well as actors.