Have you ever read a book with commentary? If I have, I don't remember at the moment, but I recently started reading one and found it quite interesting because it brings another point of view on the subject. The book in question was "The Richest Man in Babylon," interpreted/commented on by Karen McCreadie. This version, different from the original (a collection of stories), covers 52 excerpts from the original book, which the author calls ideas/strategies. In reality, these are excerpts from the original that are then expanded upon, offering a simpler yet richer reading experience for readers, citing examples and relating the themes discussed in "ancient Babylon" to everyday life.
As I mentioned, I recently read this version, so so far I've only read the first strategies mentioned. However, since one of them gave me an insight related to blockchain, I decided to share with you a little more in-depth information about strategy 4, "Seek Wise Advice," which addresses the importance of seeking advice and the relationship of this strategy to blockchain during this current downturn in the crypto market. Curious to understand this relationship and learn more about this version of "The Richest Man in Babylon"? Check it out now!
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"Seek Wise Advice"
It all begins with an excerpt from the original book, in which Kobbi says the following: "Perhaps we should find out how others acquired wealth by doing the same as they did, shouldn't we?". Then it continues with "And so the two friends decide to visit an old friend of theirs, Arkad, the richest man in Babylon. After all, 'It doesn't hurt to ask for wise advice...'". It's incredible how such a simple and short passage can tell us so much. The first point is that it really costs nothing to ask for advice. In the worst case scenario, the person might be busy or unwilling to answer, but you don't need to pay to ask someone for advice. Furthermore, it's not just anyone's advice, but wise advice from someone successful like Arkad, the richest man in Babylon.
In the book, there's a quote from Ben Jonson that says, "He who only learned by himself had a fool for a teacher." This might seem a bit harsh, but it means that we should seek to learn from those with more experience than ourselves, from those who have already achieved success and are willing to help you achieve it too. If you've read any of Napoleon Hill's books, you know that much of the knowledge in the book came from the author's conversations with successful figures of his time. Therefore, look at the areas you're currently in, the sectors of interest, the businesses you intend to succeed in, and seek out those who have already achieved it—people with a track record, not people who claim to have done it but lack proof. Learn from the advice they give you and evolve.
Wise Advice x Hive Blockchain
When I was reading this excerpt from the book "And so the two friends decide to visit an old friend of theirs, Arkad, the richest man in Babylon," I thought about doing something similar. Since many authors on the Hive Blockchain make posts sharing their opinions on a particular subject, it's basically like reading, in blog format, some of their innermost advice put into text. Recently, the crypto landscape has been very unstable, with several projects seeing their tokens constantly falling in price, causing many to panic and sell everything and withdraw. But what do the main holders of that token and people who have accumulated it over a long period think? It was at this moment that I made the connection between "wise advice" and "posts from established authors on the current situation."
In the case of Hive Blockchain, some authors say that the network goes far beyond the token price, which made me reflect... It's a blockchain with a strong presence in SocialFi, so even if the token falls, users can still use the platforms to share their ideas, just like on a normal social network. Furthermore, whether in a bullish or bearish scenario, if there are still some users processing transactions, the network will continue to function and share content in a decentralized way. Another user also mentions that these moments can be opportunities to position oneself in the token.
Anyway, this was an example of how you can apply a theoretical concept in practice, and that you don't necessarily need to go to someone to receive advice. In today's connected world, it's quite possible to receive advice without formally going to the person. If Napoleon Hill were to conduct his research today, would he go to the most famous people or study their content, posts, and patterns to identify their "hidden advice"?
