Are you moderate? -- The secret manual of success that successful people keep confidential: The secret manual of success that successful people keep confidential

Author: Shi Lin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The concept of the Golden Mean, which was first proposed by Confucius and served as a guiding principle for Confucianism. During the Song Dynasty, the great Confucian scholar Zhu Xi, while annotating the Doctrine of the Mean, said: "The Golden Mean is impartial and balanced, avoiding excess and deficiency. It may appear as a simple principle, but in reality, it is profoundly exquisite." The core of the Golden Mean philosophy is to advocate for the practice of a "Golden Mean Way" in human conduct, to be impartial and just, and to strike the right balance—finding a moderate and ideal state between two extremes. Today, we can examine the Golden Mean with a clear perspective and discover the secrets behind its success for countless individuals.
Given the countless life truths and the highest and best standards of conduct contained within the Golden Mean, as well as the profound attachment we hold for it, the author dares to venture beyond his limitations. By delving into the deeper ideas of the Doctrine of the Mean, synthesizing the strengths of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, supplemented by famous examples from ancient and modern times across the world, and employing an accessible yet insightful writing style, the author presents a fresh perspective on the Golden Mean, organizing, summarizing, and synthesizing its philosophy.