Habit of a Lifetime

Author: Wu Baohong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The so-called innate habits are not innate but rather born with life, cultivated in a person's unconscious life. The kind of parents, teachers, friends, and life you have determines the habits you develop. An ancient Chinese saying broadly summarizes the impact of innate habits on people's later lives: "Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, mice are born knowing how to dig holes." Acquired habits are those that people actively cultivate in their later lives. In reality, most people have tried to "cultivate acquired habits," but systematic cultivation is rare. In today's society, people are all pursuing success and excellence. As a society, this spirit of striving upward is excellent. This atmosphere undoubtedly will drive the growth and progress of humanity and human society faster and further. However, the author has noticed that people tend to focus more on improving their skills in one aspect while neglecting the fundamental—consciously cultivating a series of good habits. To pursue a perfect life, "cultivating acquired habits" is most important for people.