15 Sets of Knowledge for Achieving Great Things

Author: Liu Xiang (Western Han Dynasty), Liu Xin, Hu Weihong
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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 competition, and sharing experiences in starting businesses and achieving success. It draws from the essence of classics such as Shuayuan, Zizhi Tongjian, Chunqiu Fanlu, and Zuo Zhanguo, naturally embedding the philosophy and methods of how to live and act. It introduces various methods to achieve a brilliant life and career, yet leaves the choice to the readers, 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. Shuayuan is an ancient Chinese classic that compiles the essence of historical wisdom, possessing strong universal applicability. Nearly all modern success philosophies and methods 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 rapidly, our thinking and concepts have lagged behind. Because of advanced technology, people no longer need to think to achieve certain goals. However, without thinking, our minds deteriorate, and our concepts become outdated. The only way to ensure our thoughts and behaviors do not fall too far behind is through learning. Shuayuan contains both the essence and outdated elements, so the compilers acted as "gold prospectors," preserving the while discarding the. They also imitated Liu Xiang's method, extracting the essence from classics such as Zizhi Tongjian, Chunqiu Fanlu, and Zuo Zhanguo, and linking many modern life examples to demonstrate how traditional wisdom can be applied to practical life. Of course, limited by their capabilities, there may be instances where some essence is lost while retaining the dross. But for readers, obtaining a 18K gold piece is far more convenient than mining a gold ore.