19. Achievers may lose their jobs, face rejection, or be overlooked, but they excel at discovering positive aspects in adversity and seeking new opportunities through change. "Those who only think without acting can only produce mental junk." As Blake said, "Success is a ladder; those with their hands in their pockets cannot climb it."
20. To achieve success, never stop acting regardless of the difficulties encountered, because for a winner, there are "no excuses" in the face of any obstacle. Any successful opportunity is earned through one's own struggle; without struggle, opportunities will not automatically knock on your door, just as salt does not automatically dissolve into the soup.
21. Where does the essence of a person lie? It lies in the deep-seated faith within the heart. It lies in the virtue of honesty and kindness. It lies in a calm and detached mindset. It lies in an upright and open personality. It lies in vast and profound knowledge. It lies in the spirit of diligent dedication. Fame and fortune are external; virtue, talent, wisdom, and diligence are the true foundation. When doing things, never forget your roots.
22. To tell a lie as precisely as if drawn with a compass requires a heart more sensitive than Zhang Heng's seismoscope. Being human does not require overly complex thoughts; one should be more detached and open-minded. If you make a mistake, there is no need for regret or blame, as no one is perfect. If you fall, get up and start over. Without wind and rain, how can one see a rainbow? Believe that all experiences are precious wealth.
23. Self-abandonment is being a slave to fate, while self-improvement is being an angel of life. I do not wish to water my soul with the sweat of others; I would rather use the warmth of others to comfort my own body. I only wish to live uprightly and act with integrity; I will remember what should be remembered and let go of what should be forgotten.
24. I demand of myself continuous, unyielding action to achieve my goals. I swear, I will not rest until the goal is reached.
25. If you want to succeed, remember this: zero inheritance, honesty first, learning second, politeness third, hard work fourth, and shrewdness fifth. A complete life should possess "three senses": a sense of mission, a sense of loss, and a sense of crisis.
