What do you truly desire in life? What are you willing to give in return? Successful people focus on what they want, rather than just avoiding what they don't. The past is irrelevant; what matters is what you plan to do in the future. If you don't know what you want in life, how can you expect to achieve anything? The wise know not only what to do, but also what not to do. When you are busy pursuing your desires, you naturally have no time to worry about your fears. Do not fear setting goals that are too high; even if you need to adjust your path, it is better than missing opportunities due to confusion.
In collaboration, requests often yield better results than orders. Those who are good at commanding are often those who can follow orders and execute efficiently. Voluntary cooperation builds supportive strength, while forced compliance often leads to failure. Clearly communicate your needs to your superiors and observe if they are willing to help remove obstacles. Friendly cooperation wins hearts more effectively than agitation; both cooperation and efficiency should start with department leaders. Do not mistake collusion for cooperation; unless you are willing to be hurt, no one can truly harm you.
Admitting ignorance is the prerequisite for learning and progress. Courage is essentially just taking one step beyond fear. Those who complain about a lack of opportunities usually lack the courage to take risks.
Only those who have achieved nothing can be exempt from criticism. Do not fear unjust criticism, but learn to identify it. Do not criticize those you do not understand; instead, use the opportunity to learn from them. When proposing new ideas, be prepared to face criticism. Before criticizing someone's actions, understand the reasons behind them, as you might act similarly in the same situation. Inability to tolerate criticism prevents you from trying new things. If you habitually criticize others, try to offer praise instead. Before starting to criticize, offer some praise first; to be more popular, praise more and criticize less.
Truly great people are defined by their good deeds. A day without good deeds is wasted. Medals and titles do not lead to heaven; good deeds add weight to your life. Constructive actions are more convincing than verbal boasts. Do not just say what you want; express it through actions. Good deeds are the best way to praise yourself. If you are wiser than others, people will see it in your behavior. Responding to injustice with kindness is the safest way to protect yourself. Do not waste words on those who dislike you. Those who expect to buy their way into heaven will regret not doing more good. Good deeds move hearts more than eloquent speeches, and an epitaph is less memorable than a life of good deeds.
