"I am the main character of my life." It’s a trendy phrase, but one I’ve never quite liked. Too often, it is used to justify dodging responsibilities, quitting without a plan, or choosing the "YOLO" lifestyle over the heavy but beautiful weight of marriage and parenting. I’ve always believed that taking on responsibility—working even when it's hard, building a family, and raising a child—is a far nobler path. (Though to be fair, my wife and I are only now expecting our first child after 9 years of marriage, so I am in no position to preach!)
Today, while studying the Bible, I came across a story about a great leader named Caleb that deeply resonated with me. As a highly successful conqueror, Caleb was in a position to take all the final glory and achievements for himself. Instead, he let go of the illusion that "it has to be me" and willingly yielded the opportunity to a younger protégé. Given the chance, that young leader, Othniel, succeeded and brought 40 years of peace to the land. Furthermore, when Caleb's daughter faced a barren future and asked for help, he generously provided her with abundant springs of water, becoming her greatest supporter.
This story taught me a profound truth about how the world truly moves forward. Life is not a solo act where we must be the star of every scene. We are links in a chain, bridging the past and the future. Admitting that we are not the ultimate "main character" might sound like losing control, but it’s actually incredibly liberating. Just as wealth and honor naturally follow when you provide genuine value to society, embracing our role in the cycle of generations brings a much deeper sense of fulfillment and peace.
Once we achieve a certain level of success, our subsequent and most beautiful duty is to raise the next generation. It is about letting go of the greed to build an untouchable legacy solely in our own lifetime. It is about having children and giving them the foundation to dream bigger than we did. In a broader sense, it means mentoring the juniors in our communities and stepping back so they can shine.
Perhaps the truest sign of adulthood—and our greatest possible achievement—is not remaining the main character forever, but willingly stepping into a supporting role so the next generation can take the stage.
In this context, I often think that
#Bitcoin is perhaps the only form of money that truly aligns with this timeless biblical teaching, as it enables the flawless transfer of value across generations. It ensures that the value we work so hard to accumulate in our lifetime isn't diluted by the system, but remains intact to serve as a solid foundation for the next generation's stage. Safely passing down this incorruptible money to our children and paving the way for their future—that is yet another profound duty we, as adults, must embrace today.