Original: MINHxDYNASTY

Translation: Yuliya, PANews

Why is it that the more you earn, the less happy you become? A young entrepreneur who can afford a Ferrari provides an answer. The author, MINHxDYNASTY, reveals in the first person how, after achieving fame and fortune, he has become a "slave to money," hollowed out by a digital life that never goes offline. PANews has compiled this monologue, and below is the original text:

This article is not about money, but about the price I paid for it.

At the end of the year, I found myself with unprecedented wealth, yet I also fell into unprecedented unhappiness.

Objectively speaking, this year was a success. Our media production company grew fourfold, cleared all bad debts, made some great investments, and even bought a Ferrari I never thought I would own. So why am I still unhappy?

During the holidays, I finally had the chance to sit down and think. I had read some stories online about those who had "made it" but still felt empty inside. I once thought I would be the exception, but then I realized it was my turn.

The reason is quite simple: I gradually lost my original intention in the pursuit of entrepreneurship and wealth, becoming obsessed with rankings and scores, ultimately transforming from a passionate player in this business into a slave to money.

The internet has changed my life in unimaginable ways. In 2020, it pulled me out of a life of poverty, giving me a platform to play on, and later I turned to cryptocurrency and Twitter, improving year by year.

Life is like a video game. But at some point, I stopped caring about the tasks themselves and became addicted to the ever-increasing number of coins. This way of playing is incredibly boring.

I became addicted to the dopamine rush from opening social media and instant messaging apps, as I had been trained to sniff out opportunities with every refresh. I was obsessed with waiting for the "ring" of business coming in, my eyes glued to the door, while neglecting to hone the core skills that could truly attract customers.

In short, I allowed myself to live in a state of 24/7, endless anxiety: always looking for ways to grow the business, constantly searching for more opportunities, never stopping. If this state continues, life will truly become a hell on earth.

Starting today, I will do my utmost, especially in 2026, to regain that conscious and purposeful way of living.

My methods are as follows:

Creation > Consumption

As I write these words, I haven't opened any of my favorite social apps. This is a huge change, and I can clearly feel the difference. At some point, I became a drone that only executes commands, constantly consuming information but rarely creating.

Therefore, before entering my designated "information window" each day to catch up on current events, I will first set aside an hour and a half for creation. During this time, it will just be me, my pen, camera, or blank canvas, aiming to create without any distractions or interruptions.

Just 22 minutes and 45 seconds in, I had accomplished a lot. When humans focus, what they can achieve is beyond imagination. Give it a try; you will be absolutely amazed.

Identity Switching

I have many identities: creator, operator, husband, friend, son. Like you, I also play many roles. For a long time, I considered this freedom, but in reality, it brought fragmentation to my life.

This year, I switched back and forth all day between writing scripts, filming, analyzing markets, trading, replying to private messages, tweeting, and holding team meetings. I often jumped from one task to another in just 15 minutes, even refreshing for a quick thrill before returning to what truly mattered.

The result: busy, unfocused, and unable to produce anything substantial.

Now, I am learning to organize my tasks in two-hour blocks, playing only one role at a time. As for scrolling through social media, I only schedule two fixed time slots during weekdays. The smartest people I know rarely play on their phones; some don’t use them at all. Focus is key.

Proactive Offline

A few weeks ago, I strained my calf muscle while exercising. At the moment of injury, I switched to the other leg and immediately got angry with myself. I had known that day during warm-up that my body was exhausted from daily workouts without rest, and my legs felt heavy and weak.

I thought to myself, "I shouldn't be exercising today." So when my calf muscle went "pop," I knew what was happening. Our brains are similarly powerful, but because of that, their fatigue is invisible and hard to detect. If we never "log off" from the internet and this digitally connected world, our brains will never get true rest and recharge.

Thus, I established a new rule: completely log off after 7 PM every night. To do this, I need to believe in two things:

"Trust in my efforts every day."

"Trust in my abilities for the future."

I no longer want to revert to being broke; the fear of failure drives me forward. But I also understand that everything has its limits, and balance must be sought. Life is a game of push and pull.

People are always learning, progressing, failing, sometimes living the life they want, and sometimes facing setbacks. If we dislike certain things, we will make changes, and that is exactly what he is doing.

We live in this beautiful yet chaotic online world. Whether you like it or not, it is closely connected to us. Those who can read these words may be like him, eager to improve their lives, which often means accumulating more "coins." However, in the pursuit of that numerical growth, remember not to overlook other equally important things along the way.

The internet and social media have always been a part of my life. When I was in college learning those "nonsensical" theories, it was the internet that taught me real skills, and it also brought friendships, opportunities, and career development, even becoming the core of my personal value creation.

But in that initial "transaction," I did not agree to exchange my entire identity.

This is a problem I am still working to solve, and it will likely take a lifetime to face.

Because in the end, you must ask yourself: what is all this for?

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