Beyond positive thinking, one also needs firm belief. Belief is something that must be exercised and cultivated; it is like a person's legs—without belief, one cannot go far. Since last year, when faced with the triple choice of postgraduate exams, civil service exams, and job hunting, I began analyzing my preferences to define my life plan and ideals. During recent job interviews, whenever asked about my ideals, I always reply: "My ideal is to become a professional manager." This is an answer derived from lengthy internal struggles and self-analysis. I enjoy management and dislike excessive constraints, believing my personality is suited for this career. However, I have not yet made significant sacrifices for this ideal. My major is Materials Chemistry, which seems to have little connection to my goal of becoming a professional manager. I once firmly told HR that I wanted to start from the grassroots level of my professional field and gradually move up to a management position, because I believe only by mastering technology and excelling in one's industry can one earn the right to manage. I naively hoped to use my major as a stepping stone to achieve my ideal, yet no one was willing to give me the opportunity. I find myself wondering whether I should adjust my ideals or abandon my major.
Regarding confidence, books describe it as a key to victory.