Coach's MBA class

Author: Han Shi / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
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A Lifetime of Learning Holds Great Promise
The prime of life cannot last forever, nor can we remain young forever, nor can we always stride forward in the garb of youth. But you can still wear old shoes and walk in the tide with a participant's mindset. You are still the kind of person the new era needs. If not, you will only stumble in your old era, not even a spectator—how tragic that would be. Around us, many hardworking, ambitious, and aspirational people make this mistake, never willing to learn methods suited to the development of the times. It's not just the elderly; many young people also stubbornly wear old shoes, stuck in place. In this ever-changing era, to run a business, one must go to the market to see what is suitable for their business and what preparations they need to make. Only after practical understanding can you realize that your outdated concepts and business methods no longer meet market needs. In terms of career, only those with great vision, quick reflexes, and decisive judgment have a chance of success. Today, these advantages alone are not enough. A successful person must also possess considerable knowledge. If you are a businessman, you must thoroughly understand the geography, customs, social dynamics, and markets both domestically and internationally. Additionally, you must have a broad-minded outlook, an enterprising spirit, the ability to endure, and the perseverance to forge ahead. A person who keeps pace with the times and adapts to its development should be like this:
■ Possess sharp, accurate judgment, with a keen mind, perceptive vision, and outstanding discernment.
■ Be enterprising, chasing the trends of the times, discarding the old and embracing the new. With broad knowledge and sharp eyesight, always stay focused on the ever-evolving market demands and take meeting these demands as the foundation for advancing your career.
■ Seize every opportunity to learn. Only through learning can you effectively absorb new knowledge, and only through knowledge can you develop sharp insight and a clear mind.
■ Do not hesitate to move forward. Once you become complacent with yourself, soon enough, you will unknowingly fall behind others and be left far behind by the relentless wheels of progress. A successful person is one who closely follows the times and is also one who adapts to the trends. If you don’t want to fall behind, you must summon all your spirit and strength, fully unleash your talents, and constantly move forward—constantly pursue new knowledge, constantly observe and study, and constantly think.
A person who lags behind the times has no place in society. P1-2