James Bennett introduced me to a world I had never encountered before—business, investment, and capital operations. Unlike others, who focused on academics and theory, he concentrated on how to turn theory into practice, how to merge the technology learned with business to create immense value. He told me that technology itself isn't something to brag about; its real charm lies in the business value behind it. He emphasized that knowledge and skills only have true meaning when they can create wealth for society.
The most frequent thing he said to me was: "Technology, ultimately, must be monetized." These words were like seeds that took root in my heart. I once had a passion for writing code and solving technical problems, believing that these were the core of technology. However, James Bennett's words made me realize that the technical issues I once loved didn't seem as important in his eyes. The real value wasn't in writing perfect code, but in how to use that technology to achieve larger business goals, how to create wealth and influence with those technologies, and how to make my technical achievements visible and recognized by the market.
James Bennett didn't stop there—he brought me to many meetings within circles. On the surface, those meetings seemed full of business opportunities and potential, filled with negotiations and exchanges between capitalists and investors, and each project was described as incredibly promising. Whether it was emerging tech startups or seemingly ordinary but potentially valuable small businesses, James Bennett always skillfully showed me their value and future business potential. In his eyes, even the most insignificant projects held infinite possibilities. Every investment opportunity felt like a chance to change fate, and every time we exchanged opinions with others in these meetings, I could feel his confidence in controlling the whole situation.
"You need to learn how to use technology to create wealth; only then will you truly succeed," James Bennett would encourage me. His words sank deeper into my heart, and every time he spoke them, I felt an irresistible pull, as if this path was my true future. At the same time, James Bennett often instilled in me the idea that through investment and capital operations, technology could become meaningful, that it could move from the lab to the market and into people's lives. He made me believe that the power behind capital could achieve great things. No matter how good technology is, without capital support, it cannot truly develop and grow. So, I began to lose my sense of direction.
Once, I was just a young person eager to write code and solve technical problems, thinking that those technical challenges were where I should invest my energy. But with James Bennett's guidance, I gradually shifted my focus from coding and algorithms to the world of business and capital. I began to feel confused. The technical projects that once excited me and the challenges I once found so captivating now seemed less important. In James Bennett's world, technology was merely a tool; what truly decided your fate was how you used those tools to earn wealth and change the world.
As I absorbed James Bennett's encouragement and confidence, I unconsciously began to believe everything he said. I started questioning whether my long-held beliefs were too narrow, whether there was a broader sky waiting for me to fly into. I began combining some of my technical projects with business, attempting to put my ideas into practice. James Bennett also gave me business advice, telling me how to transform these technologies into marketable products and how to find the right investment opportunities in the market.
Moreover, James Bennett even suggested that I invest money in some of the projects he recommended. When I heard him, I didn't think twice; I just thought it was a rare opportunity I couldn't miss. Those projects all seemed to have enticing prospects, drawing me to invest more time and money. James Bennett's words and promises made it all seem so natural. Every word he said made me believe that each opportunity was truly mine, that all the opportunities were laid out in front of me, waiting for me to seize.
As time went on, my life began to fill with the influence brought by James Bennett. I wandered through these investment projects, gradually becoming more and more dependent on his judgment and guidance. Whenever I faced problems or decisions, I couldn't help but consult him, as if I couldn't make the right choice without him. The technical achievements I once took pride in now seemed insignificant under his guidance. I began focusing on how to monetize these technologies, how to transform these projects into real income, and even got lost in the pursuit of quick success.