After watching Gu Ailing win the gold, I wrote a letter to my child: The so-called genius never appears out of thin air| read with him

Article transferred from | Daughter Pie (ID: nverpai)

Author | Oops Mom

Broadcast | Wu Bingjie

Visual design | Fan Wei

Column host | Du Runnan

Unexpectedly, since the start of the Winter Olympics, my daughter and I have cried several times when we watch the game. Especially on the 8th day, Gu Ailing jumped and won the third Winter Olympic gold medal for the Chinese team with a super difficult move.

After the competition, my 14-year-old daughter kept sighing at me: "Gu Ailing is only 4 years older than me, and she is already an Olympic champion!" Hearing these words, I knew that there was a great touch in her heart.

I secretly made a decision: I wrote a letter to share with her the inspiration and insight after watching Gu Ailing win the championship.

Dear Daughter,

It's halfway through winter break. At this time, I should have urged you to study and accompany you to prepare new knowledge; but after watching Gu Ailing's counterattack battle with you, my mother suddenly found that in her, there were many lessons that you could not learn in class, but it was crucial to your future.

Taking this opportunity, mom would like to share these 4 things with you, I hope you can remember them.

Children, all the births are "planned for a long time"

Daughter, you said that Gu Ailing was only 18 years old, won the Olympic gold medal, and was admitted to Stanford University in advance, and she could not compare with it.

You can hear that you are particularly envious of her, and your tone is full of denial and disappointment for yourself.

Remembering that at the end of your last semester, the test results were average, and the teacher's evaluation in the student handbook was only "good". To be honest, Mom wasn't surprised.

To be fair, at the beginning of the new semester last semester, you were in a much worse state than before. Sometimes playing with the mobile phone is one night, and the homework can only be completed haphazardly. It's not that you're stupid, it's not that you're inferior, it's just that many times, you ignore a key point: the so-called bully and genius never appear out of thin air.

Their achievements and fame are all long-lasting hard work and dedication.

Although Gu Ailing is indeed talented in skiing, what you don't know is that the hardships she has put in on the road to success are far beyond your imagination.

She began to practice on the slopes of the snow field when she was 3 years old, and when the children of the same age were still crying and complaining, she was busy practicing on the small slopes of the snow field; others enjoyed the good times of weekends and holidays, but she was running between the snow field and school.

This high-intensity rhythm of life has been throughout her childhood. In addition to putting a lot of time and energy into skiing, Gu Ailing's dedication and effort to learning also surpass ordinary people.

Daughter, no one can succeed casually, and no one can win easily. Behind every excellent child, there are unknown efforts and struggles.

Children, the real strong are to win respect by strength

Daughter, do you remember when you were 10 years old when you went to the city to participate in a singing competition? I was too nervous before going on stage, and as a result, I forgot my words. Then for a whole year, you refused to sing, you didn't want to go to vocal lessons, and you felt like you couldn't do it.

At your lowest point, you asked, "Mom, why do I have to learn to sing, I've become a joke for everyone." "Now mom wants to combine Gu Ailing's experience and tell you what she did when she was questioned.

The genius girl, like her, has not been smooth sailing along the way.

At the age of 8, she joined the North-South League ski team. As the only girl on the team, she suffered a lot of questions and puzzlements. Because at that time, she chose freestyle skiing, which was almost monopolized by men.

But even though the pressure was enormous, she still threw herself into high-intensity training. With perseverance beyond ordinary people, winning one medal after another, in the end, this extraordinary and beautiful result shattered all doubts.

Many times, as a girl, it is easier to be denied and questioned, and the only way to crack it is to make others shut up by strength. Truly powerful people never look down on themselves, but precipitate themselves, achieve themselves with strength, and gain respect with achievements.

Child, true beauty is not appearance

It's strength, confidence and health

Mom knows that all along, you like to put your mind on dressing up, usually want to take you out to run, exercise, you always feel that the sun outside is easy to tan the skin, dead or alive do not want to move.

In fact, my mother didn't know that you loved beauty. But dear daughter, please remember: no matter how beautiful you look, you are not as beautiful as you are living.

Just like Gu Ailing, he obviously has a very high appearance, but he relies on talent. Because in her understanding, true beauty is – strength, confidence and health.

Although she is a girl, she never feels that she should be weak and delicate, as long as she has the opportunity to show herself, she has no reservations, resolutely choose what she wants to do, and unswervingly go on.

Kids, when you have a clear goal

Talent to keep going

In fact, in addition to skiing, Gu Ailing when she was a child was also like many children, learning piano, ballet, vocal music, gymnastics and other interest classes. But the difference is that she knew early on what she liked, what to pursue, and what kind of path she wanted to embark on.

In one of her talks, she recounted her experience as a professional female skier. "My mom and I sat in the lift seats and saw the freestyle skiers flying in the air, and that's when I made up my mind that it was freestyle skiing."

However, Mom didn't approve of her decision at first, as flipping in the air was too difficult and dangerous for girls.

But she had just received professional training, but she said to her mother unusually firmly: "I must go to the Olympic Games in the future!" ”

With such perseverance and boldness, it is not difficult to understand why she can have a place in the ice and snow projects that are so strong.

Because the goal is clear and decisive, follow your heart. Once you've made a decision, let it go and work hard, no matter what others think or say.

Daughter, my mother hopes that you can find the light that belongs to your life, and then work hard with a lot of enthusiasm. As long as you have a heart to belong to, have real love and expectations, your future will have a clear direction.

The following holidays, my mother wanted to send you a new "homework" - to accompany me to watch all the competitions of Gu Ailing. Because mom hopes that her spirit and qualities can infect you forward; mom hopes that in the future, no matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter, never give up your enthusiasm and pursuit of life.

Your efforts and efforts will not be disappointed. Your persistence, grinding, love and uniqueness will eventually lead to a fruitful day.

Responsible Editor | Du Runnan

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