我们必须把学习和阅读当作一生的追求。

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There is a story: at a college graduation, a professor asked, "Who among you can read one book every month during your first year after graduation?" Almost everyone raised their hands. But when he asked, "Who can still read one book a year after ten years of graduation?" the students laughed, thinking it was inconceivable to not even read one book a year. However, reality tells a different story: fewer than half of those students could read one book a month in their first year, and by the tenth year, those who could read just one book a year were extremely rare. We see this in learners today: many enroll in training courses, but only about half review the material in their spare time; after the course ends, those who continue to review months or a year later are a tiny minority. Even teachers face this—some are fully dedicated to lesson planning, constantly thinking of ways to improve their teaching, while others show only fleeting enthusiasm and fail to persist.

Therefore, We must treat learning and reading as a lifelong pursuit. As the saying goes, "A person of letters possesses an inherent elegance." Reading may not change the starting point of your life, but it can certainly change its end; it may not change the length of your life, but it can definitely enhance its breadth and depth. Although the journey is often lonely—reading and contemplating while others are relaxing—it is a process of accumulating strength for a future breakthrough. By staying focused on your goals, your dedication will eventually yield great rewards.