Visa to the Other Shore: Successfully Reading

Author: Zhou Lijie
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Face success and explore philosophy in life; Learn to fail and demonstrate virtue emotionally. Since ancient times, there have been many reasons for career success, but the three fundamental ones are integrity, courage, and dedication. Many people's opportunities are the same or similar, but success always favors those who are honest and capable. There was once a story like this—A company hired a batch of new employees. The general manager reminded the employees, "None of you are allowed to enter the unmarked room on the sixth floor." Everyone firmly remembered the general manager's reminder and none dared to enter the unmarked room. "Why?" Only one young man muttered softly below. "There's no reason," the general manager said with a serious expression, "It's simply not allowed to enter." The young man was still pondering the general manager's words, while others persuaded him to just focus on his own work and not worry about anything else. Listen to the general manager, there's no mistake! But the young man stubbornly insisted on entering that room to see for himself. He went up to the sixth floor, knocked lightly on the door, but there was no response. He gently pushed the door open and found only a small room with a table inside. On the table was a piece of paper. Upon closer inspection, there was a bold, prominent line written on it: "Please deliver this note to the general manager!" The young man, confused, picked up the dusty note and walked out the door. Many colleagues were worried for him and urged him to return the note to its original place, assuring him they would keep it confidential. But the young man refused their kindness and resolved to give the note to the general manager. When he handed the note to the general manager, the general manager smiled and immediately announced a shocking news to the entire company—the young man was appointed as the manager of the marketing department.