Here's a very practical observation: People who truly know how to make money aren't usually in a rush to prove themselves right when chatting.

What they care more about is whether they can learn something new from the conversation. When they encounter different opinions, their first reaction is "That's an interesting perspective," not "I have to win." Saving face is far less important to them than personal growth.

Over the past few years, I've realized that it's actually pretty straightforward to gauge someone's level—
Look at how they select trading targets and whether their logic is complete;
Watch if they're willing to admit mistakes when reviewing their trades;
See if the content they share is genuine value or just empty motivational talk dressed up as advice.

People who are truly skilled don’t need to introduce themselves—in just a few exchanges, they can recognize each other. After all, everyone’s been through both bull and bear markets; it’s obvious who’s swimming naked.

So stop worrying so much about showing off how impressive you are. Spend more time finding people who are willing to have open conversations about differences in thinking. The quality of your circle determines the quality of your information, and the quality of your information determines your maximum potential gains.