Be a person of ease, do things with ease: The philosophy of survival wisdom on the path to success and fulfillment

Author: Sui Xiaoming, Zhong Huayou
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "A person who wants to do things must first become a sage," to want to do things first, one must first become a person, build a thriving network, and navigate complex interpersonal relationships with ease. The Bible for those who want to succeed in both life and work. First learn to be a person, then learn to do things. – Feng Jingxi, Chairman of Hong Kong New World Group. Be a person in big companies, do things in small companies – Liu Chuanzhi, Chairman of Lenovo Group. "First be a person, then do things" is an ancient saying, which contains two meanings: on the one hand, only by being a person first can one achieve success; on the other hand, one must do things in the way one treats others. Those who prioritize sincerity in their conduct will surely achieve success, while those who prioritize emptiness will surely fail. In other words, be diligent and honest in your dealings, and work earnestly. You might say, "Who doesn’t know this?" But some people just don’t grasp the essence. In reality, being a person and doing things is a study that involves all aspects of life. Starting from any single aspect, one cannot see the whole picture. But if you distill it from real-life experiences, you will discover some universal principles. Smart people are good at using being a person to drive doing things, and using doing things to expand results, swimming like fish in water and becoming skillful and effortless. First be a person, then do things. Only by being a person well can one do things well. From ancient times to the present, this has been an unbreakable rule. This book aims to help you master this rule, allowing you to put in the effort to be a person and achieve a qualitative change, realizing your ultimate personal goals. It introduces you to clever and touching stories from all walks of life, as well as practical tips for being a person. As you read them, you will gain insights, understand the relationship and connection between being a person and doing things, and become more outstanding and successful in interpersonal interactions. First be a person, then do things. Only by being a person well can one do things well. From ancient times to the present, this has been an unbreakable rule. This book aims to help you master this rule, allowing you to put in the effort to be a person and achieve a qualitative change, realizing your ultimate personal goals. It introduces you to clever and touching stories from all walks of life, as well as practical tips for being a person. As you read them, you will gain insights, understand the relationship and connection between being a person and doing things, and become more outstanding and successful in interpersonal interactions.