15 Principles for Achieving Greatness: The Strategies and Tactics of Eminent Figures Throughout History

Author: (Western Han) Liu Xiang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: A classic work with an open spirit, inclusive of all schools of thought, compiling the essence of the Hundred Schools of Thought, summarizing the laws of winning in competition, and sharing experiences in starting businesses and achieving success. Drawing from the essence of classics such as Shu Yuan, Zizhi Tongjian, Chunqiu Fanlu, and Zuo Zhuan, it naturally embeds the philosophy and methods of how to live and act, introducing various ways to achieve a brilliant life and career while leaving the choice to the reader, allowing them to naturally gain insights and benefits through relaxed reading. From Emperor Guangwu of Han to Mao Zedong, it has been a must-read for every founding leader in history. Shu Yuan is an ancient classic that collects the essence of Chinese historical wisdom and possesses strong universal applicability. Almost all the popular success philosophies and methods in the world today can be found validated within this book. Why does it have such enduring vitality? The reason is simple: while human science and technology have advanced by leaps and bounds, our ideas and concepts have made little progress. Because advanced technology allows people to achieve certain goals without thinking. However, without thinking, the mind degrades, and concepts become outdated. The only way to ensure that one's thoughts and behaviors do not lag too far behind is, of course, to learn. Shu Yuan contains both the essence and outdated elements, so the compiler acts as a "gold miner," preserving the essence while discarding the dross. Additionally, imitating Liu Xiang's method, the compiler seeks the essence from classics such as Zizhi Tongjian, Chunqiu Fanlu, and Zuo Zhuan, and links many modern-life examples to demonstrate how traditional wisdom can be applied to practical life. Of course, limited by ability, in the selection of certain content, there may be some loss of essence while retaining dross. But for the readers, obtaining a piece of 18K gold is much more convenient than getting a gold ore.