A Lifetime of Three Taboos

Author: Dong Li Zi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Many people's greatest weakness in life is not knowing how to skillfully combine the way of being a person with the art of setting up a plan and the strategy of handling things. They can only choose one or two, so they cannot break through themselves in all aspects, let alone compete with strong opponents. The only way to change such limitations is—being good at being a person, skillful at setting up plans, and clear about handling things. There are countless paths in the world, but it is crucial to avoid walking on the forbidden path of a single log bridge. Countless rules and unspoken rules have set up various taboos, causing many people to return empty-handed and suffer humiliation. The millennium-old warning is like three iron walls—no matter who bumps into them is destined to suffer head injuries. Those things that should be avoided are hidden in our personalities, habits, and ways of dealing with others. They are invisible, making you fall into their traps without realizing it; yet they are so powerful that even if you understand the great harm of breaking taboos, you find it hard to break free from their. A winning strategy to guide you and avoid taboo traps! Dance to the steps of the "Three Taboos" and enter the gate of life's victory! Here, we summarize the things that should be avoided at all times in life and categorize them into the following three major situations:
First Taboo: Clinging to False Pride. In the minds of some people, face is the most important thing. Unconsciously, they expand the concept of face, attaching many unnecessary faces to themselves, which becomes clinging to false pride. A person who clings to false pride will go to any lengths, even at the cost of family ties, friendships, and their own future, just to protect that little pride. Therefore, clinging to false pride is indeed a taboo in life.
Second Taboo: Going It Alone. This is human nature, but most people have not realized their own nature. In reality, the practice of going it alone is often seen in our work and interpersonal interactions. The manifestations of going it alone can be either individual heroism—showing off and taking all the credit—or mechanical work, not knowing how to unite others or leverage their strength. Going it alone is the greatest cause of failure in many things.
Third Taboo: Lack of Caution. It is true that there are many good people in society, but we must admit that bad people still exist. If you are not cautious about the harmful actions of bad people, you may suffer greatly and become their victim. A little caution in the heart harms no one but benefits oneself. We have seen too many failures, and many of these people are not lacking in ability, effort, or good opportunities—they simply do not understand, remember, or learn from these three taboos of life. In fact, even successful people should constantly remind themselves: In a person's life, there are three taboos—have you violated any of them?