Survival Three Doings: Use Three Doings to Broaden the Channels of Survival

Author: Fang Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: As the saying goes, "The slow 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 people than the sweet wine of success. If a person can persist in diligence throughout their life, that in itself is a great success. It is a radiance that shines from the spirit, far surpassing a dozen medals that can be pinned on the chest. "Diligence can compensate for clumsiness—it is a good lesson that 'one ounce of effort yields one ounce of talent.'" As a rising superstar in the world of sports, Yao Ming has become an idol for young people around the world. Compared to other NBA players, Yao Ming had poor physical conditioning, and his mother lamented that she couldn't give him a strong body. But Yao Ming believed that diligence could compensate for clumsiness. Before each training session, he would always practice for an hour on his own to build endurance. At that time, the coaching staff placed great emphasis on Yao Ming's training, requiring him to train four times a day—morning, noon, afternoon, and evening. Yao Ming was very motivated, trained hard, and was also very thoughtful, so his progress was particularly noticeable. At that time, the master who was responsible for washing and cleaning Yao Ming's clothes and shoes said, "Yao Ming's training is truly 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 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 studying 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 scholar fell asleep. But he waited and waited, yet the scholar never fell asleep, still reading the article over and over. The thief grew angry, jumped out, and said, "What's the point of reading with this level of skill?" He then recited the article from memory and left! The thief was smart, at least smarter than Mr. Zeng. But he could only become a thief, while Mr. Zeng became a man whom 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 Benjamin 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 pinnacle of their career, they cannot do without diligence; otherwise, everything is just talk. When the shipping magnate Paul Y. T. Soh 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 prudent business acumen is necessary." Paul Y. T. Soh never went to college, but he worked at what he did, studied what he did, and delved into what he did. He was diligent and hardworking, persisting tirelessly. From banking to trade, from shipping to real estate, he dedicated himself to mastering each field. He studied English diligently for decades, becoming fluent in the language and able to converse without a translator or secretary when traveling. When he first arrived in Hong Kong, he knew nothing about shipping, but he was diligent and eager to learn. He sent people