Wings of Success -- Roland's Little Talks, Complete Collection 3

Author: Luo Lan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "Luo Lan's Small Sayings" are writings that the author gradually composed during his work in broadcasting and the creation of other works. They reflect the author's personal insights and experiences regarding various social phenomena and the joys and sorrows of life. These "sayings" trace a journey from an extremely simple, pure, and bright agricultural society to the modern era of bustling streets and towering skyscrapers. "Luo Lan's Small Sayings" are the scripts for the author's one-hour radio programs every night, as well as short essays published in various publications, written from the author's daily reflections and insights on life from the 1960s to the turn of the century.
With the arrival of the 1970s, the pace of commercial society was already approaching. People were wholeheartedly embracing this money-driven world, and the changes in daily life were reflected in rising material desires and increased competitive pressure. The obsession with winning and losing became heavier, and people no longer needed to solely strive for dominance but sought an alternative path—how to relieve stress, achieve emotional balance, and maintain a calm and optimistic mindset in the face of daily successes and failures.
In this collection, the author offers insights rooted in the complementary philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism—"rejoicing in success and also finding joy in failure"—as well as guidance on transcending the competition of human-made tracks to discover vast new horizons for personal growth. This helps readers understand the Taoist principle of "winning without striving."
The title of this third collection, "The Two Wings of Success," illustrates that blind actions and hasty progress not only fail to lead to success but also limit the ability for calm thinking and independent judgment.