Life-changing stories of navigating through life

Author: He Huaiying
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: In the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, there is a story—a king went on a journey and entrusted each of his three servants with a piece of silver, instructing them, "Go and do business, and when I return, I will see you." When the king returned, the first servant said, "Master, the piece of silver you gave me, I have earned ten pieces." So the king rewarded him with ten cities. The second servant reported, "Master, the piece of silver you gave me, I have earned five pieces." So the king rewarded him with five cities. The third servant said, "Master, the piece of silver you gave me, I have been keeping it wrapped in a cloth, for I was afraid of losing it and never took it out." So the king ordered that the piece of silver of the third servant should also be given to the first servant, and said, "From those who have little, even what they have will be taken away; and from those who have much, more will be given, so that they may have even more." This is the Matthew effect. Looking around us, we can see many examples of the Matthew effect: people with many friends will gain even more friends through frequent interaction, while those who lack friends will remain lonely. Individuals are the smallest units of society, and no one is isolated; no one can exist independently without others, whether in today's learning or tomorrow's work. The "Compulsory Education Curriculum Standards" also emphasize cultivating students' spirit of cooperation and exploration, which requires the ability to get along with others. In response to this, we have specially compiled this series of books, covering several sections such as "Being a Person," "Social Skills," "Sincerity," "Making Friends," and the current focus—"The Internet," among others, to comprehensively explain how to make friends with teachers, friends, classmates, and even yourself, helping you solve the confusion in your daily life. The stories in this book are common small incidents from life, but they reveal profound insights. We believe that after reading this series, you will gain significant benefits.