Success is when, upon waking, regardless of where you are or how old you may be, you spring out of bed eagerly, desperate to do the work you love, believe in, and are talented at. This work is greater and more sacred than your individual self; you cannot wait to jump into its embrace.
Where your time goes, your achievements will follow.
Even when confused, do not go with the flow or live a mediocre life. Even when disappointed, do not curry favor or drift aimlessly. Even when helpless, do not bow and scrape or rise and fall without dignity. Learn to be calm and strong, rational and composed, and become a self that transcends limits, breaks through barriers, and is both happy and authentic.
A chaste woman who fails to maintain her virtue until old age renders the hardship of her entire life in vain.
Continuously seek advice from successful people, asking about their methods and opinions. To achieve success, one requires constant practice and learning, but the fastest way is to consult those who have already succeeded, asking for their feedback and insights. Ask them what you did right and what you did wrong. Let their experience guide you; this is far more effective than reading any book, as you can never see your own blind spots. Ask the successful: What areas do I still need to improve?
Learn to adapt, and your circumstances will gradually become smoother. Do not always rely on others, as people are inherently self-interested: some love you, some envy you, some treat you as a treasure, and some ignore you. When you are in pain, exhausted, disappointed, or have missed opportunities, none of this has anything to do with others. Your future is entirely your own responsibility.