Here is the translation of the provided content into English: "So it is that we can move forward and retreat with ease."

Author: Shi Xiaona
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Demonstrates the importance of being a trusted right-hand person to a superior. Someone who only knows how to work hard is not truly dedicated. A truly dedicated person should be someone who not only knows how to work hard but also understands flexibility and can improve work efficiency. Any superior strives to make the best performance in their department or unit and produce something worth showing off. Therefore, they very much hope to have diligent, hardworking, capable, and talented subordinates around them who can become their trusted right-hand people and help them with their burdens. Once a subordinate receives such recognition from their superior, not only will their work become smoother, but it will also be beneficial for their future development. Therefore, as a subordinate, you should strive to become your superior's trusted right-hand person and someone they cannot do without. To achieve this, you must do your job well and fully demonstrate your dedication. No matter what profession a person is in or what position they hold, as long as they work diligently, they will eventually stand out. This is the most direct expression of dedication. To be dedicated, the most important thing is to do your job well. To handle your relationship with your superior well, you must put in your utmost effort to complete and do well the tasks assigned by them. Those capable and wise superiors value and appreciate those subordinates who can create results and bring honor to them. Therefore, as long as you achieve results and do your job well, you will earn your superior's recognition and trust. On the other hand, those who are not accomplishing anything, no matter how honest or law-abiding they are, will never receive their superior's favor.
After graduation, Kang Bo was assigned to a research institute. Many people in this institute had doctorate or master's degrees, so Kang Bo, a newcomer, felt immense pressure and worried about being fired. After a while, Kang Bo noticed that many people were not dedicated and worked very carelessly—some were joking around, while others secretly engaged in their own "third industry." These people did not come to the institute to work; they were simply coasting through the day. Kang Bo was not influenced by this mindset. He immersed himself in his work, working hard from morning to evening, and often worked overtime. His efforts paid off. Soon, Kang Bo's professional skills improved significantly, and he became the backbone of the institute, earning the trust of the director. Over time, the director felt that Kang Bo was his trusted right-hand person and that he could not do without him. Therefore, he promoted him to deputy director, and they worked together very harmoniously.
Diligent and hardworking dedication is highly commendable, but when working, one should not just work hard blindly and must also pay attention to improving work methods and efficiency. In reality, there are many such people who are busy all day but have accomplished nothing after working hard their whole lives, leaving a "slow" or "mentally rigid" impression in their superiors' minds. As a result, such dedicated people will not earn their superiors' recognition or their colleagues' respect. The dedicated people that superiors value should be those who understand the importance of effort, are flexible, and know how to adapt to changing circumstances.
Let's imagine a task given to different people. One person might take a month to complete it, while another might finish it well in two weeks. When considering who to hire, the superior would undoubtedly prioritize the second person over the first. Someone who only knows how to work hard is not a truly dedicated person. A truly dedicated person should be someone who not only knows how to work hard but also understands flexibility and can improve work efficiency. As a subordinate, you should diligently and responsibly do your job and wholeheartedly dedicate your energy and passion to it. In this way, you can enjoy the joy that work brings and earn your superior's appreciation and your colleagues' respect, fulfilling your psychological needs.