Life is like tea. Entering the world is like brewing tea in lukewarm water, floating through ups and downs and tasting its bitterness; after many struggles and trials, one finally tastes its refreshing and mellow flavor.
Through scalding boiling water and turbulent floating, a sip of this tea is bitter and astringent, much like the hardships of entrepreneurship; yet after dedicating the beauty of youth and the essence of life, a sip of this tea is fragrant and mellow.
Having walked through the vicissitudes of time, the innocence, excitement, and youthful arrogance have faded. Passion and irritability have left me, replaced by a sense of tranquility and steadiness, and a more tolerant and magnanimous mindset.
It doesn't matter if life is unsatisfactory or things go wrong; what matters is whether you have a clear understanding of reality. The depth of your understanding determines whether you will shrink back in despondency or stride forward with confidence.
No matter the circumstances, accumulation is always worthwhile—whether by reading widely to build a knowledge system or honing skills to become a professional expert. This accumulation gives life depth. When opportunity selects you, you will be fully prepared to release your energy. Without such accumulation, even luck will be a mere flash in the pan, for there will be no capital to draw upon.
Some hurts can never be forgiven. Some pains can never be soothed. Some wounds can never heal. Some scars can never fade. Some debts can never be repaid. Some agonies can never be forgotten. No matter how hard one tries to pretend not to care, the pain will always remain.
When a gentle woman becomes fierce, it is often because the man is incompetent, forcing her to step up. When a pure and noble woman becomes vulgar, it is often because the man's standards are low. Conversely, when an ordinary woman becomes charming, bright-eyed, and graceful, she must have a good man by her side. Therefore, a man should know: a woman's beauty is half his credit, and her ugliness is half his fault.
To avoid drifting aimlessly in the future, we must accumulate and grow every day. Talent is like pregnancy; it becomes evident over time. We are all waiting for that day when we will no longer be ordinary, but will possess and strengthen our unique qualities. Our brief wandering is merely to gather strength for a deeper rooting, so that we may finally stay grounded.
