For this episode, I’d like to record solo and see whether a conversation with myself could produce meaningful content. So I chose a topic I’m most familiar with: how I became who I am. In other words, it’s a personal growth story before the age of 22. I revisit some memorable moments and major life events, exploring how my core confidence was built and how my personality and abilities gradually took shape.

00:33 I genuinely like who I am deep down;

01:50 One's ability to express themselves depends on two things: vocabulary and logical structure;

02:40 The book that opened my eyes to human nature: Not Teaching You to Cheat；

03:54 From a young age, I had a clear understanding of my own capabilities；

05:17 I didn’t have a childlike mentality; instead, I spoke with adults on equal footing；

06:50 What is the true answer in knowledge? Who defines the standard of truth?

08:10 Choosing my mom as my homeroom teacher in middle school shaped my personality；

09:17 The seed of entrepreneurship: earning my first pot of gold;

10:50 Set a goal, find a method, take action—and you’ll naturally move through life’s stages smoothly;

13:10 So-called “help from influential people” is actually about seizing someone’s attention in a short time;

16:37 My high school experience was probably twice as intense as most people’s;

18:11 I’ve always maintained relatively independent relationships—ones that don’t rely on constant emotional contact;

21:04 Norwegian Wood was the book that awakened my sexual awareness;

23:00 Watching YOLO pushed me to lose weight, but it really showed a lack of understanding of the diversity of beauty;

25:06 The college entrance exam was the biggest setback I’ve ever faced;

27:08 I firmly believe that anything I can imagine, I can achieve;

29:41 Why should we settle for our second-choice university?

31:15 Studying directing gave me a deeper appreciation for the diversity of life paths;

33:39 If you don’t want to follow the rules, create your own;

37:42 During university, I experienced rich emotions and formed deep friendships;

39:18 Figure out what you truly want, find the path, and pursue it fearlessly;

42:40 How I met Wang Jinghua and got into Chengtian Entertainment;

47:59 Always take the initiative;

51:54 Treat work as a form of training;

53:50 Next episode preview: From 22 to 38—my explosive career years.