"The family, the school of the beginning of life also." The character of a lifetime, the so-called ever-changing one, is mostly embryonic in the family. ——Educator Cai Yuanpei
The growth of children is not natural, the need for the family's deliberate cultivation and guidance, as parents, we should teach our own life experience to children, help them take fewer detours.
Jim Rogers, who is known as the "Big Three Financial Giants" alongside Buffett and Soros, is one of the world's greatest investors. After saving tens of millions of dollars in wealth over 10 years, he chose early retirement at the age of 37 and invested while traveling around the world.
Like all parents, he takes their children's education very seriously, and Rogers' two daughters can sing and dance, and can speak fluently Chinese. They have appeared in CCTV's "Classic Arias" program, and their fluent Chinese amaze everyone.
In "Gifts to Daughters", Rogers put forward 16 life suggestions for his daughter, which are worth reading carefully by every family.
1, always buy high-quality things, they are durable, more able to maintain value.
2, before purchasing food, you must eat enough. Buying hungry will always buy back a whole lot of food that exceeds what you need, adding unnecessary expenses.
3. Stay away from anything labeled "must see", "must read" and "must try".
Especially for the popular, it is even more necessary to retreat. Don't cling to things that will become obsolete sooner or later. No matter how much time, energy, and money you've ever invested, once the thing goes out of style, it's gone forever. Bet on what lasts, and those who see the future can accumulate wealth.
4) Never ask others how much money you make, and don't tell others how much money you have. Never ask someone how much you bought this thing, and don't tell someone how much you bought it.
This is a deep-rooted tradition in our family, because talking about these things is not only eye-catching, but also uncultured, proving that you have to rely on behavior, not money.
5, pay back the money on time, as far as possible as soon as there is money to repay the loan. Good credit is important, and bad credit like ghosts will haunt you all year round.
6. Learn to save for life and keep saving. Those who know how to save and invest wisely are the people who have the most worry-free life.
When you grow up, start dealing with boys. Keep these advices and warnings in mind.
7, with boys, it is important to remember the basic principle of communication: they need you far more than you need them.
In a frenzied pursuit, boys will tell you millions of stories, all kinds of flattering words, and make all kinds of promises that will never be fulfilled. Be sure to ignore them outright, and to be honest, the lies I can tell you are more convincing than theirs.
Always be sober, always calm, and don't follow a boy to another school, city, or other place.
8) You don't get anything in a bachelor bar, only the bartender will learn more experience and make more tips than you.
9) Be wary of people who look the same age as your dad or grandpa and don't see you as his daughters or granddaughters.
10, do not get married until you are 28 years old, only at this age will you have an understanding of yourself and the world.
Maintain good upbringing, no matter where you are or who you are facing. This can permanently distinguish you from others.
11. Distinguish the boundaries between work and life.
Don't eat and drink with your colleagues after work, you will find that the boss never does this, so they are the boss.
There's no reason to go out for a drink alone with your boss, let alone have dinner with him.
Never drink alcohol at a business lunch.
Avoid office romances, which are a disaster for both personal and professional development.
12, learn mental arithmetic, although there are calculators everywhere. Mental arithmetic will make you more sensitive to numbers and thus uncover opportunities that others will turn a blind eye to. Mental arithmetic can benefit you for a lifetime.
13) Traveling and seeing the world as much as possible will expand your horizons several times. After you meet different people and experience different worlds, you will know more about yourself. You will find that you never pay attention to interests, so that you know your strengths and weaknesses; you will also find that the things you used to think are important are not so great.
14, do not listen to others. Learn to examine everything for yourself and validate everything with your eyes.
15, everyone must think independently, can not rely on others. Set your own goals, imagine your future, and find your own path. Know your weaknesses and perceive your mistakes, have a clear knowledge and understanding of yourself, remember who you are and hold on, because your success is up to you.
16. Study history and see what happens in the world from a macro perspective. You will find that what is true today is not the case ten or twenty years from now.
Rogers' 16 pieces of advice to his daughter suggest her child's growth in terms of money, love, and self-growth. In fact, these 16 life advices apply not only to daughters, but also to boys, who have sons at home, and should also be read to them.