We live in a vibrant world, and therefore, setbacks and hardships are inevitable.
As the saying goes, "A sword's edge is honed by grinding, and plum blossoms' fragrance comes from the bitter cold." In his autobiography, British historian Welsh dedicated five chapters to the theme of "Starting Over." This is because he faced five failures, one of which was so severe it nearly led to total ruin.
We all encounter failure, but the most important cultivation lies in learning how to rise again after a setback.
Some people are crushed by a single failure; others, despite their losses, find the courage to press on.
The most unfortunate people are those who fall into despair or drift aimlessly after facing failure.
Once hit by a setback, they succumb to hopelessness and give up without trying again.
In truth, the "blows" they experience are often just exaggerations of their own imagination; reality is rarely that severe.
A person has truly met their downfall only when they stop struggling and give up everything.
To fall and stand up again, or to refuse to surrender even when beaten, is a victory in defeat.
Humans are fallible, and we may occasionally stray, but as long as we continue to learn and reflect, we will find the strength to rise again. That is how we avoid true failure.