Truly capable people know when to bow their heads and when to hold their heads high.

True wisdom in life is never about blindly confronting or bowing down in submission, but rather about finding balance in the interplay of humility and strength. Bowing your head allows you to see the path ahead clearly; raising your head allows you to gaze at the light in the distance. This balance of gentleness and firmness is the essential skill for an adult to thrive.

Many people see bowing their heads as a loss of face or a sign of weakness, insisting on arguing and determining right from wrong, ultimately narrowing their own path. Little do they know that those who know how to bow their heads possess the greatest inner strength. This concession is not weakness, but rather a clear-headed acceptance and a broad perspective. Just like in a marriage, every couple has its arguments and disagreements. Holding onto the other person's faults relentlessly may win the argument, but it damages the relationship.

Life is like a long marathon; you can't reach the finish line with just one posture. Bowing your head and raising your head are always complementary. Bowing your head is to adjust your breathing, see the pitfalls beneath your feet, correct your shortcomings, humble yourself, and do your job well; raising your head is to see the goal ahead, gather strength to move forward, uphold your principles, and not be disturbed by idle gossip.

Along the way, we will always encounter various things, make mistakes, suffer grievances, and be questioned. We don't need to be competitive in everything. Bow your head when you should, admit your mistakes, reflect, and learn from them, treating each bow as a chance to recharge; nor do you need to compromise and retreat in everything. Raise your head when you should, rely on your abilities, uphold your principles, and pursue your goals, treating each raised head as a sprint.

Those truly capable people are neither always upright nor always hunched over, but rather they know when to bow their heads to see their feet and raise their heads to look to the future. This wisdom of yielding and raising reveals a way of life that combines strength and gentleness. Only by grasping this balance can one walk more steadily, further, and wider in the complex world.