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In the war-torn period of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu who was praised as "Wolong" by later generations, was not only a military strategist with unparalleled wisdom and skill, but also a writer who was good at quoting scriptures, he said a lot of classic sayings, including such three sentences, which were widely circulated for future generations, you must have heard it.
"Non-indifferent and unambitious, non-tranquil and far-reaching"
This famous sentence originates from the "Book of Commandments" written by Zhuge Liang for his son Zhuge Zhan. This is not a literary work in the general sense, but a letter to his family, Zhuge Liang in the last days of his life, he wanted to teach his way of doing things to his son. In this family letter, Zhuge Liang not only deeply concerned about his son's growth, but also reflected on his worries about Shu and its future. In the Book of Commandments, Zhuge Liang not only emphasized the cultivation of the individual, but also guided this philosophy of indifference and tranquility to the major policies of the country. His far-reaching vision and wise thinking make this book not only a family motto, but also a wisdom for governing the country.
In contemporary society, this famous saying still has profound practical significance. With the continuous development and change of society, people's pace of life is accelerating day by day, and the temptation of material things is also stronger.
In today's fierce competition in the workplace, many people ignore their inner peace for the sake of temporary success, and eventually lose their original intentions. Zhuge Liang's teachings remind us that while pursuing our careers, we must keep our hearts calm and not be carried away by fame and fortune.
In the age of information explosion, the pace of society is accelerating, and people are often anxious and busy. However, it is in a state of tranquility that we are able to better examine our lives and chart our path ahead.
"Big things start with difficulty, small things start with ease"
The realization of a big business often begins with overcoming difficulties, while the completion of small things starts with an easy one. This view reflects the law of achievement, that is, more important results can be achieved by facing difficulties and challenges with courage. At the same time, breaking down the goal into small but feasible parts, starting with easy and gradually accumulating, is also one of the keys to success.
To better understand this famous saying, we can review the story of Chen Fan during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Chen Fan's family ancestors were once nobles, but in Chen Fan's generation, they faced the crisis of falling into the family's way. When Chen Fan was young, he lived a decadent life, until one day, a word from his father's friend Xue Qin changed his fate. Xue Qin said to Chen Fan: "If you don't sweep a house, how can you sweep the world?"
This sentence means to start with small things and start to rectify the trivial things around you. Chen Fan was deeply ashamed after hearing this, and began to change his attitude. He tidied up the yard of his home in an orderly manner, and this small incident became the starting point for him to change his fate. Chen Fan later became a famous minister in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and this change initiated by small things made him outstanding in politics.
In the workplace, a person's success is usually not achieved overnight, but through a series of small things. For example, in a project, many trivial problems may need to be solved, but it is the solution of these small things that ultimately guarantees the success of the entire project.
At the same time, the same is true for the development of the country. The grand national strategy and goals are achieved gradually by dealing with a series of small issues. The ability to handle small transactions has a direct impact on the operational efficiency and competitiveness of the country as a whole. Therefore, big undertakings and small affairs are closely related, and the two complement each other and jointly promote the continuous progress of society.
"Those who are far away are safe, and those who are not worried are in danger"
The famous saying "Those who are far away are safe, and those who are not worried are in danger" comes from Zhuge Liang's "Sixteen Cheap Strategies". In this literature, Zhuge Liang summarizes the strategy against Cao Wei, in which foresight is the first principle. He was deeply aware that only with long-term planning and strategy can the security of the country and the army be ensured.
In the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang's foresight was not only an individual strategy, but also a deep concern for the future development of the entire country. Through a profound analysis of the situation and an advance prediction of possible changes in the future, he laid the foundation for the stability of Shu.
Of course, this is not just a matter of words, and this famous saying has also been vividly verified in the history of the Three Kingdoms. In the Battle of Wet Xukou, Cao Cao sent Pang De to lead an army of 400,000 in order to crusade against Eastern Wu. Sun Quan faced Pang De's powerful forces and knew that he could not act rashly. So, he accepted Lü Meng's suggestion and decided to build a wharf at the mouth of the water.
By the time Cao Wei's army arrived, Sun Quan's wharf had already been built. Eastern Wu succeeded in avoiding a leveling white-knuckle battle, while the Wei army ended up suffering heavy casualties.
In today's society, in the environment of information explosion and fierce competition, it also has profound applicability. Entrepreneurs, politicians, and social leaders all need to have a long-term vision and have a clear understanding and planning for future trends. The concept of "those who think far ahead, those who do not worry about danger" can not only make individuals invincible in a complex and changeable environment, but also lay a solid foundation for the sustainable development of enterprises and countries.