“The noble person is vigorous throughout the day; in the evening, still vigilant as if in danger, and free from blame.” One thrives amid adversity and perishes in comfort. Only by maintaining self-discipline and self-reflection day after day, for decades on end, can one avoid failure. Be diligent, cautious, and humble every day; keep improving, cultivate steadily and deeply, and build solid foundations day by day. The noble person remains diligent and tireless throughout the day, constantly striving for self-improvement; even in the evening, they stay alert and wary, exercising caution as though in peril. In this way, they can avoid calamity and wrongdoing.
At work, blame doesn’t come crashing down when you fall—it’s quietly placed in your hands by someone else.
If you notice these four signs around you, danger is closing in:
First, instructions are given verbally, leaving no paper trail. Important directions are only given face-to-face or in passing. When something goes wrong, he throws up his hands: “I never said that. You decided to do it that way yourself.”
Second, key decisions are made without you. You’re supposedly in charge of the project, but he bypasses you and makes all the core decisions. If it succeeds, he’s the brilliant one; if it fails, you’re blamed for poor execution.
Third, he turns a blind eye when risks start to emerge. You raise the alarm three times, but he doesn’t respond, show up to meetings, or sign off. Then, when disaster strikes, he’s the first to ask, “Why wasn’t I told about such a serious risk sooner?”
Fourth, he takes the credit, while you shoulder the risk. Your name is left out of the presentation, but comes first in the postmortem.
The wisdom distilled by the ancient sages: First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui—half of our fortunes are predetermined at birth; Fourth comes cultivating hidden virtue, fifth comes studying—the future depends entirely on our own efforts. Fate is our foundation, fortune is opportunity, and feng shui reflects the influence of our own efforts and surroundings. Doing good deeds, reading more, making good friends, loving yourself, and giving through kind words… are all ways to improve your fortune. Fate is fixed; fortune can change. We can predict the trends of our destiny, seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, and turn bad luck into good.
I set out before the break of dawn And don’t come home until the sun goes down Every day, I say the very same things Sometimes I wonder what I’m even living for I always thought I hadn’t grown up yet Until a strand of white appeared in my hair I’ve spent more than half my life rushing around Still struggling just to make ends meet My ambitions once reached higher than the sky But reality stripped me of my dignity I gave half my life for a few pennies I don’t know when things will ever change I’ve made it through one year after another Tasted more than enough of life’s bitter and salty fare I swallow all my heartache and grievances Just to bet on a tomorrow I cannot see I always thought I hadn’t grown up yet Until a strand of white appeared in my hair I’ve spent more than half my life rushing around Still struggling just to make ends meet My ambitions once reached higher than the sky But reality stripped me of my dignity I gave half my life for a few pennies I don’t know when things will ever change I’ve made it through one year after another Tasted more than enough of life’s bitter and salty fare I swallow all my heartache and grievances Just to bet on a tomorrow I cannot see My ambitions once reached higher than the sky But reality stripped me of my dignity I gave half my life for a few pennies I don’t know when things will ever change I’ve made it through one year after another Tasted more than enough of life’s bitter and salty fare I swallow all my heartache and grievances Just to bet on a tomorrow I cannot see
The purpose of choosing a partner is to find, amid life’s uncertainties, someone trustworthy to share your life with. Even when there are arguments, temptations, everyday hassles, and grievances, the two of you can be honest, respectful, and learn to compromise, and learn to consider problems from the perspective of your family.
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