Persevere, and the dawn is near...

★ - If you've been going through a difficult time lately, please know that it's not your fault.

I shared this at the beginning of the year:

Our remarkable progress over the past four decades has fundamentally transformed our role on the global stage.

We have evolved from a mere low-cost processing hub to a prominent holder of mid-to-high-end technologies, undoubtedly becoming one of the top powers.

As the times have changed, so too have the rules of our own game.

The fatigue of chasing progress will be replaced by the arduous climb to new heights.

★ - For you personally, you must grasp a core principle:

The current struggle requires you to thoroughly comprehend the situation before taking action.

Never assume that a moment of impulsiveness can lead to success in this era.

Every business and profit opportunity you know of has at least two generations of elites and over four decades of hard-earned wisdom behind it.

So, do not keep ramming your head against the wall, but carefully search for and learn from the experiences of those who have already achieved wealth.

★ - Let me remind you again that it is unwise to linger in the lower echelons of society, especially given the current trends of growing resentment, envy, and malicious intent, as well as a pervasive negative sentiment towards the affluent.

Are they bad people? No, they simply lack judgment and critical thinking skills, so they tend to vent their frustrations and resent what they cannot attain.

If you were to suddenly appear before them, displaying politeness and kindness, you would quickly become a target for their emotional outbursts.

For this, the best approach is to "get rich in silence" - focus on your work diligently and maintain a low profile.

All of this is for the sole purpose of escaping the pit as soon as possible.

★ - During difficult times, it is crucial to keep your hands in check and avoid reckless actions.

Never think that this period is the right time to "pump yourself up" - even if you drink your fill of high-proof liquor to brave the bitter cold, you will still be overwhelmed by the harsh winds and frost.

You must respect and revere the cycles of life. This is the best time to hunker down, cross your legs, and cultivate your inner strength.

I often admonish my close siblings and friends: Stop constantly dreaming of dramatic turnarounds and reversals of fortune. Every upward step in life is forged through genuine inner cultivation, not by simply latching onto opportunities.

As your inner strength grows, opportunities will flood into your hands.

★ - Do not let strange perceptions cloud your mind or fill it with boiling hot blood.

The worst off in this world are always those who are easily excited and agitated, completely led by their emotions and sentiments.

They love to pontificate on grand moral principles and international perspectives, yet remain utterly ignorant of the "true nature of society."

I once had a poignant observation:

Small people love to discuss big matters, as a way to conceal their insignificance.
Great people prefer to focus on small details, for that is how they steadily grow ever greater.

★ - After traveling through many prosperous nations and experiencing various circumstances on this land, I only hope you understand:

There is no single viewpoint or capability that can guarantee a lifetime of stability.

The only way to transcend time and place is to continuously learn and enhance your overall abilities, constantly broadening your knowledge and perspective.

As I said yesterday, you must cultivate the habit of constantly berating your past self for being a fool.

Intelligent people only ever criticize their own past foolishness, while fools remain enamored with the few times they happened to be right.

To put it more crudely, I never have much faith in those who constantly denounce others as idiots, but I have the utmost respect for those who dare to call themselves the true fools.

★ - At my current stage, you will no longer feel the need to argue with those who hold different opinions.

Only those whose knowledge, stature, and achievements surpass your own are worth your time and effort to listen to their perspectives and opinions.

As for those far below your level, you can simply nod and smile at their views, then let it go in one ear and out the other.

They have already spent their lives proving themselves to be a compendium of mistakes - why bother engaging with them further?

I have a habit of never engaging in verbal disputes with those whose careers and lives are in decline - a gentle indulgence is sufficient, as life will deliver the appropriate