#头条创作挑战赛#
Life is like a white horse, fleeting. In these limited decades, some people have lived a difficult life, while others have lived comfortably and calmly. The difference often stems from whether a person is truly "rich" or not. So, what are the signs of a truly wealthy person? How did they become richer in middle age?
1. Lifelong learning and continuous investment in yourself
In the Analects, Confucius said: "Those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who are happy." This sentence explains the true meaning of learning - not only to have knowledge, but also to have love and pursuit. Truly wealthy people know this, and they never stop learning.
An investment guru like Warren Buffett not only works hard in the financial field, but also encourages people to keep learning and improving themselves with the motto "the best investment is to invest in yourself". And Oprah·Winfrey is another prime example. She came from a humble background, but with her love and persistence in acting and speaking, she eventually became one of the most influential women in the world. Her success is the result of continuous learning and investment in herself.
In China, there are many similar examples. For example, Huang Yimei, who still insisted on learning in her married life, not only obtained a qualification certificate related to painting education, but also successfully transformed into an art therapist. These stories tell us that no matter what the environment we are in, as long as we are willing to learn and dare to invest in ourselves, we will be able to achieve self-worth.
2. Refuse to compare and control desires
In this materialistic society, comparison and desire seem to have become shackles that are difficult to get rid of. However, the truly rich know how to refuse to compare and control their desires.
They understand that true happiness does not come from external comparisons and show-offs, but from inner satisfaction and serenity. As Lao Tzu said, "Those who are content are rich." "Only those who know how to be content can truly feel the taste of wealth.
Song Xiaoyu's story is a negative textbook. In order to pursue material prosperity and superficial scenery, she spared no means to climb high branches and sugar daddy. But in the end, she not only lost her self and dignity, but also ended up being abandoned after being used. There are many such examples, and they all tell us one thing: comparison and desire are a double-edged sword, which can make people get temporary satisfaction and pleasure, but also make people fall into endless pain and struggle.
Therefore, it is particularly important to learn to refuse to compare and control desires. Only in this way can we maintain a clear mind and the ability to think independently, not be affected by the disturbances of the outside world, and firmly follow our own path.
3. Go through the trough and persevere
In life, it is inevitable to encounter various setbacks and lows. In the face of these adversaries, the truly wealthy are often able to maintain their resilience and forge ahead.
They know that every low point is an opportunity to grow. As Nietzsche said, "I will find strength in those things that make me miserable." "It's these setbacks and lows that make us stronger and more mature.
Wang Mingzhu's story is a good example. She was originally an urban beauty from a wealthy family, but she was framed by a colleague and was imprisoned. However, she did not give up on herself, but chose to face the reality bravely and strive to improve herself. In the end, she not only regained her dignity and respect, but also became a better version of herself. Stories like this inspire us that no matter how difficult it is, as long as we maintain our perseverance, we will be able to overcome the disease and create our own wonderful life.
Fourth, form a closed loop of life and move forward freely
In addition to the above points, really rich people also know how to form their own closed loop in life. They know what they are doing, what they want, and they are willing to take responsibility and challenge accordingly.
They love themselves, believe in themselves, be themselves, and do not follow the crowd or be swayed by the outside world. They have their own values and life pursuits, and they are willing to put in the effort and sweat for them. It is this spirit of independence that allows them to go wider and wider on the road of life.
At the same time, they are also good at cultivating inner strength in difficult situations and drawing wisdom from setbacks. Every failure and setback has become their motivation and stepping stone to move forward. They are constantly reflecting, summarizing, and adjusting their strategies to make themselves better and richer.
5. Be kind to yourself and those around you
As people get older, they become more aware of the importance of being kind to themselves and those around them. The truly wealthy know this even more.
They know that being kind to themselves is not only about satisfying material needs, but also about spiritual satisfaction and growth. They focus on physical health, mental health, and spiritual well-being. At the same time, they also know how to treat those around them – family, friends, colleagues, etc. They treat everyone with kindness and understanding, which earns them more respect and support.
This kind attitude towards themselves and those around them makes them appear richer and happier in middle age. Because they understand that true prosperity does not come from external wealth and status, but from inner satisfaction and love for others.
In short, truly wealthy people don't happen overnight. They invest in themselves through lifelong learning; refusing to compare and control desires; Through various ways such as experiencing low points, perseverance, forming a closed loop of life, and moving forward freely, we have achieved self-worth improvement and inner enrichment. These experiences and wisdom are worth learning from. Let's work hard to become a truly rich person from now on! In the days to come, may we all be like them on the road of life more and more broad, more and more exciting!