Survival Three Do - Use Three Do to Broaden the Channels of Survival

Author: Fang Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: As the saying goes, "The foolish bird flies early to enter the forest." Whether it's work or study, diligence can make up for one's innate shortcomings. Diligence is like a cup of strong tea, more beneficial to a person than the sweet wine of success. If a person can persist in diligence throughout their life, it itself is an extraordinary success. It is a radiance that emanates from the spirit, far beyond the comparison to a dozen medals on the chest. "Diligence can compensate for dullness is a good lesson; one part of hard work equals one part of talent." As a rising superstar in the world of sports, Yao Ming has become an idol for young people all over the world. Compared to other NBA players, Yao Ming had poor physical condition, and his mother lamented that she couldn't give him a strong body. But Yao Ming believed that diligence could compensate for dullness. Before each training session, he would always practice his physical fitness for an hour by himself. At that time, the coaching staff placed great emphasis on Yao Ming's training, practicing four times a day—morning, noon, afternoon, and evening. Yao Ming was very ambitious, trained hard, and was also good at thinking, so his progress was particularly noticeable. At that time, the master who was responsible for washing the clothes and shoes for Yao Ming and his team said, "Yao Ming's training is really hard. Even in the dead of winter, he sweats so much that his shoes leak water, and his towels are wrung out with sweat!" Finally, effort does not go unrewarded. Under his own relentless efforts, a star that captures the attention of millions was born. No one can succeed solely on talent. God gives talent, and diligence turns talent into genius. Zeng Guofan was one of the most influential figures in Chinese history, yet his talent was not high when he was young. One day, while reading at home, he repeatedly read an article without knowing how many times, still reciting it because he had not memorized it. At that moment, a thief came to his house and hid under the eaves, hoping to take advantage after the reader fell asleep. But he waited and waited, yet the reader never fell asleep, still turning over and over to read the article. The thief grew angry, jumped out, and said, "What's the point of reading with this level of skill?" Then he recited the article and left! The thief was smart, at least smarter than Mr. Zeng. But he could only become a thief, while Mr. Zeng became a person that even Mao Zedong admired. Newton once said, "Genius is nothing but hard work, hard work, and more hard work." In Newton's view, diligence is the key to success. The famous scientist Franklin said, "Diligence is the mother of good fortune; God has given everything to the diligent." If a person wants to excel in their work and reach the peak of their career, they cannot do without diligence, otherwise, everything is just talk. When the shipping tycoon Soong Ching-ling spoke at the Harvard Business School in the United States, he said, "There are no shortcuts to success. To become a reputable entrepreneur, one must work hard, be imaginative, and make good use of experience. I also admit that a bit of shrewd and steady business acumen is necessary." Soong Ching-ling never went to university, but he did one thing, learned one thing, and mastered one thing. He worked diligently and persistently. From banking to trade, from shipping to real estate, he devoted himself to mastering each field. He studied English diligently for decades, speaking the language fluently and traveling without a translator or secretary. When he first arrived in Hong Kong, he knew nothing about shipping, but he was diligent and eager to learn. He sent people