When I first got into the space, I realized that your perspective really determines the path ahead. If you start off chasing a bunch of random meme coins, over time you'll think that's all there is to the Web3 ecosystem—just endless pump-and-dump cycles, and your mindset will get completely skewed. But if you start by looking at those projects that are actually doing things, solid, and have depth, you'll gradually form a foundational template in your mind of what a good project really looks like. Once you have that reference point, when you look at other projects, you'll instantly be able to tell what's just hype, what's real value, and what's just empty innovation. For retail investors, avoiding pitfalls often isn't about luck—it's about that very first step. Expose yourself to the right things first, so you can recognize the wrong ones later. btc