Well, the main ways individuals obtain true profit (rather than labor compensation) include:
Entrepreneurial Startup - Establishing a company independently or with partners, bringing goods or services to the market, and obtaining a share of the corporate profit. Investment Startup - Sharing the growth returns of a startup through angel investing or venture capital. Securities Investment - Purchasing securities assets in the stock market and sharing the operating profit of listed companies. Ownership of Means of Production - Purchasing means of production such as equipment or real estate, and profiting from renting them out. Utilization of Intellectual Property - Collecting usage fees by obtaining patents or copyrights. Operating Commercial Activities - Obtaining intermediary profit through wholesale, retail, etc. Providing Commercial Services - Such as financial intermediaries or real estate agents. Building Investment Platforms - Such as obtaining the spread from P2P lending platforms.
In summary, the way individuals obtain capital returns through investment and commercial means, rather than direct labor, can be considered obtaining true profit. Obtaining this portion of income requires bearing risk.