Oh, then I don't even know how to chase this. Where can I find some clear information? And, well, Writer 26.2, you seem to have the same experience with the We Gene. This is Jimin from Ok. Hello, hello, I’m a resident of New York. It’s a bit high on the second floor, right? Thank you, thank you. Now, we have various professions, right? Hedge fund analyst, energy trainer, YouTuber, writer, and many others. When I introduce myself as a YouTuber, I feel like it’s meaningful and impactful. After entering Wall Street, it’s portrayed in a certain way, but I think people might be curious about the story before that, so I’d like to ask about that. Why does it all come up in the context of 3D? I haven’t talked much about my personal history. In fact, the book also reflects that.

I focused on my personal life, wondering if the message I wanted to convey would leave a mark. I couldn't write much because I was afraid of being misunderstood. Even when I was in kindergarten, I couldn't live abundantly in Korea. In fact, I felt like a mosquito, and that image doesn't really reflect the truth. However, I came from a so-called middle-class family. From that time, I had a vague desire to earn money. After graduating with a degree in economics, I remember in high school finding a dictionary in a bookstore that was over a thousand pages long. The title was quite unusual: Barbarians at the Gate. I was curious about what this book was about, and even though it's an old story, it became very famous.

The third installment describes a process in which a company acquires another, featuring a human drama involving people who participated in the utility. It is a novel based on actual events, and it is written very well. The stage described in the book, called Worst, appears incredibly attractive and impressive. At that time, the characters in the story captivated my young heart, and I thought, Wow, I really want to meet the protagonist from this book someday. I ended up visiting that place I had longed for, and even met my fate. During the interview, I had the opportunity to meet one of the characters. Naturally, I shared my thoughts on the book, and we spent an entire hour discussing it during the interview.

And while taking on that responsibility, it was actually more about the technical aspects, and it was about people. I was moved by the charm of the city, and I thought about the novels and books that embraced me when I was young. I wanted to be like those people who, despite their circumstances, managed to thrive. I thought to myself, I want to become like them. However, it was a tough time for me because I was in a difficult phase. Unfortunately, the world of finance was becoming complicated and crumbling. Thankfully, I ended up at a great place like McKinsey, but it really didn’t suit me at all. If I had to describe my life motto, it would be to do what you want and live life fully.

It's different from what I imagined, even more than that. And anyway, there is a commonality with the banking I wanted to go into. Both provide asset management services, and they help with the biggest issues that clients face, whether it's financing or mergers and acquisitions. What I want to do is much closer to the market than being a consultant. I like numbers, and I enjoy discussing them, and all of this can translate into direct assistance in management as a financial consultant. I want to focus on financing and M&A advisory, but what a consultant does is completely different. So, as time goes on, even if it seems like a job that everyone wants, I'm feeling very anxious because I'm not doing what I want. I want to move quickly to something else.

시간이 이렇게 가는구나. 저는 입사한 지 정말 1년 반, 만 1년 3개월 정도 되었습니다. 그 시점에서 회사를 다녔어요. 남들이 다 위로 쳐주고 왜 그런지 모르겠지만, 저는 그곳에서 적성이 맞지 않다고 생각했습니다. 이제 회사 파트너와 태아에 대해 이야기하자면, 저는 사실 다른 일을 하고 싶었어요. 매킨지 방에 가고 싶었지만, 어떻게 보면 말도 안 되는 그런 소리를 하고 있는 것 같아요. 은행의 숫자는 특히 좁은 영역에서 다뤄지는 것이기 때문에, 저는 숫자를 스토리텔링이라고 생각합니다. 숫자가 단순히 그 숫자로 끝난다면, 그건 그냥 회계사들이 하는 일이죠. 저는 회사의 운영 방식, 잘 운영되고 있는지, 모든 자원이 잘 활용되고 있는지를 보는 투자자이자 전문가로서 숫자를 바라보고 있습니다.

경영진은 어떤 전략으로 성장을 시키고 있는지, 혹은 성장을 못시키고 있는지에 대한 내용이 숫자로 나타나야 하는데, 그런 정보가 없기 때문에 맥락을 이해해야 합니다. 숫자를 단순히 계산하는 것이 아니라, 그 숫자가 의미하는 바가 무엇인지, 그리고 제 기업에 대한 어떤 스토리를 가지고 있는지를 파헤치는 직업이라고 생각합니다. 그게 재미있어야겠죠. 강연이든, 숫자 뒤에서 스토리를 찾는 것이 굉장히 재미있었기 때문에 계속 해볼 수 있었던 것 같습니다. 네, 그렇습니다. 그 책에 그런 내용이 있지만, 정말 잘할 것 같은 호텔이 저평가된 이유가 무엇인지, 실사가 남아 있는지에 대한 이야기도 했습니다. 맞아요. 제가 아닌 다른 사람들은 200만 개의 새로운 게임을 많이 만들고 있거든요. 저희는 동료들끼리 가끔 그런 사례에 대해 이야기하곤 했습니다.

I feel like everyone is a genius except for me, or maybe I should say that everyone else is foolish. But then again, wouldn’t it have been okay to be in a team of geniuses? Because we can learn so much from each other. It seems like it might be too much to feel that way about oneself, but that's just how it is. It's hard to see it that way. When I look at the café, I see dancers and people from different generations, and it’s tough to keep up with their skills. When I think about my journey so far, it makes me wonder if I’m being left behind. 

In school, aside from me, everyone seems to excel, and it feels like everyone is doing well. From high school to university, it seems like everyone is aiming for the same things, and it feels like I’m surrounded by elites while I struggle to keep up. It’s hard to grow when you’re constantly busy, and it feels like there's a positive aspect to this chaos.

Accepting it, how should I express it? I feel like it's very slow and I don't really understand the argument. I think it's somewhat underwhelming. It's a place where you can get hit and pushed around, so if I just stand still without moving forward, I will fall behind. In reality, Hollywood's depiction of Wall Street is much more glamorous, but for me, it's just a bait. However, the reality is quite different. The people living there are all the same; they face the same challenges. When you look at hedge fund managers, they really struggle with failures and sit in their corners, buried in their work. They constantly calculate and think, often staying up all night. And really, today...

My shirt is all torn and yellowed, and since my wife hardly comes home now, I had to ask for help with my knitting. The man at the shop is quite intense; even those in his position are living fiercely and working hard every single day. It seems that the Nobel Prize mentioned in the book has gained a lot of attention, right? You know, in the end, it feels a bit outdated compared to the current trends. How about Monday for taking a picture on the left side? 

In this case, maintaining balance seems unnecessary since there’s no time for work and life itself. I had a rather stingy view of Mira when she thought of this. Well, regarding the label, I must say this is something I haven’t expressed clearly before. When I mentioned this, I thought we should discuss it further. You've uploaded that video, and since you’ve been through various experiences, I feel cautious about how to proceed.

I thought I had expressed it quite clearly, but there was really something about you that...

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