Success depends on self-reliance, and changing one's destiny requires even greater personal effort. Persistence, patience, and doing one's best are essential in all endeavors. There are no natural-born strong individuals; true strength is forged through hardship. To achieve anything significant, one must compete with opponents and strive to surpass them. While competing with the weak offers a higher chance of winning, it rarely produces true strength. Only by competing with the strong can one continuously expand their sphere of influence and become a genuinely formidable force.
This principle applies equally to interpersonal relationships. We encounter a wide variety of people in life, many of whom may reveal weaknesses or make mistakes. If, at such moments, we press the advantage relentlessly, seize upon their errors without mercy, and offer neither face nor an easy way out, the other party will inevitably retaliate in kind. This leads to a bitter, all-out conflict where relationships are irreparably damaged, potentially creating lifelong enmity. Such behavior not only prevents the formation of normal friendships but also severely harms one's professional network, casting a long shadow over future career development.