Know Yourself: The Bible of Life Planning Guidance

Author: (Australia) Eghshe Hongmei
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: — The Apollo Temple on the ancient Greek city of Delphi is inscribed with seven famous quotes. Among them, only one has spread the widest and had the deepest influence, so much so that it is considered to have ignited the flame of Greek civilization. That quote is: "Know thyself." The renowned ancient Greek philosopher Socrates took "know thyself" as the core proposition of his philosophical research. The French thinker Montaigne of the Renaissance era said that the most important thing in the world is to know oneself. The modern German philosopher Cassirer believed: "To know oneself is the highest goal of philosophical exploration." — For the vibrant young people of contemporary China, philosophy may seem like a dry and ancient science. But amidst their boundless energy, individuality, fearlessness, and relentless forward momentum, taking time to "know thyself," reflect on yourself, and plan for yourself is an unavoidable task. This is especially significant for young people facing the two most crucial choices in life — choosing a major during the college entrance exams and selecting a career after graduation. During the college entrance exams, many majors may appear promising. When choosing a career, many professions may seem dazzling. But when you finally step through the doors of the university or workplace you once dreamed of, you realize it's not the life you truly want. — There is only one problem: you haven't truly known yourself. On one hand, you may not have enough time. On the other hand, you may lack the right self-analysis tools. Know Thyself — A Guide to Life Planning is an important tool for interpreting the self and guiding life. Written by Terence R. Egan, a renowned Australian human resources expert, it incorporates the internationally famous Holland Personality Type Measurement Tool to help young people facing major and career choices gradually approach their true selves and, from there, plan their lives and determine the career and life they desire. — To know yourself is a must-answer question for a successful life; to know thyself, start here.