First item of training

Author: Feng Shaoqun
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: If you have never felt happy with your daily life as it is now If you find that your exhausting, rushed life is not the one you truly desire If you want to make changes in your life but are held back by fear If you believe or feel that doing certain things will yield no results, yet you are forced to do them If you want to realize your full potential but remain stuck, unsure where to begin If your life reflects these "ifs," then it's time for some serious reflection: What is the real reason you are living the life you are living now? Stagnation or accelerated progress—there is no in-between! Remember the cautionary literary line from the Dhammapada at the beginning: "Everything we possess is the product of our own thoughts." For those who enjoy introspection, this book will be immensely helpful. It guides ordinary people toward success and successful people toward excellence.
Do you remember the story of a fisherman? It goes like this: Someone saw a fisherman pulling up fish one by one, but they noticed that he always threw back the big ones and kept only the small ones. Intrigued, he approached the fisherman and asked why he only kept the small fish and released the big ones. The fisherman replied, "Oh, I really don't want to do this, but I have no choice. I only have a small pot."
Maintaining the status quo and resisting change is almost a common trait among humans. Unfortunately, it is also a harmful habit of self-deception and self-destruction because it goes against the natural order of things. In nature, nothing stands still: the weather changes, the economy fluctuates, the world shifts, technology innovates, and—most importantly—each of us changes every second as life progresses.
This is a book about a strong mind. The author is a storyteller sitting on a staircase, without exaggerated gestures or expressive emotions. He tells inspiring and empowering stories in a calm tone, allowing you to feel a sense of self-discipline through subtle hints. It doesn’t tell you what to do or what not to do but encourages you to reflect on self-improvement through small cues. Even if it doesn’t bring about a transformation in your life, at least it serves as a soothing balm for the soul.