A healthy body is the greatest gift from God for everyone. But in this 9-to-5, fame and fortune society, too many people unconsciously neglect to take care of their bodies for the sake of their career ideals. CCTV host Xiao Xiaolin is a stark example.
She used to be the highly respected "iron-faced beauty", the creator of the "Today's Statement" program, and the mentor of CCTV's first brother Sa Beining. But just 5 months after her retirement, she died of illness, leaving 26 words of last words before her death, which were sonorous and powerful. Doesn't it make people regret that such a brilliant life has come to a regrettable end because of neglect of health?
Xiao Xiaolin was born in 1962 and her ancestral home is Changsha, Hunan. Her parents, both teachers, had high expectations for her from an early age, hoping that she would become an excellent teacher in the future. Under the influence of her parents, Xiao Xiaolin did show extraordinary talent for learning, whether in primary school or junior high school, she was the best student in the class.
But the good times didn't last long, when Xiao Xiaolin was in junior high school, she came into contact with radio by chance, and since then she has been attracted to the industry and determined to become an excellent announcer. Although her parents objected in every way, she had made up her mind to embark on this road of no return.
After graduating from high school, Xiao Xiaolin was admitted to the Broadcasting Department of Beijing Broadcasting Institute as she wished, and began her study career on the road to her ideals. During her time at the school, she was diligent and dedicated to her studies, not only excelling in her coursework, but also shining in various school activities many times, and soon became a celebrity on campus.
For Xiao Xiaolin, the real ideal is to work at CCTV. However, there are undoubtedly the most broadcasting talents from the Broadcasting Academy, and it is not easy to stand out among such excellent peers. Sure enough, although Xiao Xiaolin was already the best of the best when she graduated, she still missed CCTV, so she could only return to her hometown Hunan with regret and temporarily engage in hosting work.
Despite this, Xiao Xiaolin did not give up her dream, and soon she mustered up the courage to go north for further study and won a graduate degree. In 1988, at the age of 28, she finally stood out among thousands of applicants and entered CCTV as she wished, opening a new chapter in her life.
After entering CCTV, relying on her outstanding appearance and unique hosting style, Xiao Xiaolin quickly became famous among the audience, and successively participated in the recording of popular programs such as "Observation and Thinking" and "News Network", which attracted much attention and praise. However, she was not satisfied with this, and after careful consideration, she founded a unique legal program "Today's Statement" in 1999, with the purpose of popularizing legal knowledge.
As soon as the show was launched, it received unprecedented attention. In order to increase the ratings, Xiao Xiaolin personally handled all aspects of the show, from editing and directing to planning, all of which she did herself. At the same time, she also selected Sa Beining, who was unknown at the time, from countless applicants, and personally cultivated him to become an excellent host, opening the way for him to host. Many years later, Sa Beining is full of gratitude whenever he talks about his teacher.
In this way, with its unique perspective and bold and innovative methods, "Today's Statement" quickly became a first-line program that attracted national attention, and the highest ratings once reached the top, causing a sensational effect. And Xiao Xiaolin, who is behind the scenes, has become the leader of CCTV's new generation, which can be described as fame and fortune.
However, the world is unpredictable, just when her career was at its peak, Xiao Xiaolin's health began to deteriorate. As a workaholic, she worked overtime for more than a decade and never had a good rest. When she was about to retire, she originally planned to enjoy a lazy life, but she never thought that she would be diagnosed with advanced colon cancer soon after visiting relatives in the United States, and all chemotherapy methods were useless.
Facing the approach of death, Xiao Xiaolin did not have the slightest fear, but regretted that she could not be with her family well. She gathered her family and friends around her and told everyone to take care of their health and not to repeat her mistakes. "To publicize, don't neglect health like me, you live a long and healthy life, I will be at ease, thank you!" These 26-word last words, simple but full of deep meaning, made everyone present burst into tears. In this way, this once radiant "iron-masked beauty" passed away silently, leaving behind infinite regrets.
As soon as the news spread, it became a sensation. Countless colleagues who have worked with Xiao Xiaolin have posted condolences, thinking that CCTV can no longer find a host like her. It can be said that Xiao Xiaolin pursued excellence all her life and established an immortal career, but unfortunately she finally lost to illness and left this world. Her passing marks the end of a generation of legendary hosts, but her spirit will forever inspire future generations.
Xiao Xiaolin's life can be described as bumpy and brilliant. From a young broadcasting student to a pillar of CCTV, she spent a long time to realize her ideals, but she also exhausted her health. Her last words of 26 words before her death eloquently expressed her desire for a healthy life, which was deplorable. Have we ever been like her, at the expense of our health for the sake of our careers, and have we ever neglected the most precious things in life in the fierce pace of life?
Life is short, opportunities are rare, and we should cherish them even more. Have you ever faced the trade-off between work and health, and how do you balance work and life in the current era of wealth and fame?