"The World's First Strange Book: The Complete Works of Think Tanks" (5) Author: Feng Menglong

A wise man to avoid misfortune and seek blessings

1. As the saying goes: "A leaf falls and knows autumn, and the frost is firm and the ice is strong." In life, in many small things, it is often the best way to reflect a person's integrity, virtue and quality. For example, a person who is not filial to his parents cannot be expected to be good to others; a person who does not do a good job in his own job will only be whimsical; a person who takes small bribes today may become a corrupt criminal tomorrow... Wait a minute. It can be seen from this that small problems are not harmless, but the beginning of all great harms; small things do not care, and after a long time, the big festival will have problems. Therefore, when doing things, we should see the small knowledge, do not act with good and small, and do not act with evil. Only by seeing the micro-knowledge can we prevent the micro-gradual; only by seeing the micro-knowledge can we calmly deal with it, pursue the advantages and avoid the harm; only when we see the micro-knowledge, can we take precautions and prevent problems before they occur; only by seeing the micro-knowledge can we see the essence from here and there, from the surface and the inside, through the phenomenon; only by seeing the micro-knowledge, can we detect the end and stop at the beginning. In short, seeing the micro-knowledge is a matter of preparation.

2. The ancients said: "Man does not stand without faith", "Words without faith, do not know what it can be". It can be seen from this that in the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, great importance is attached to the value and important role of "faith", and whether a person is trustworthy or not is taken as the criterion for whether or not a person can interact with him. In a civilized society, trustworthiness should be an important code of conduct for a responsible person. The "faith" of the ancients is inextricably linked to the "credit" of modern people. For a person, "faith" is a high-quality causal relationship between "words" and "deeds", and the ability to fulfill the responsibility of the commitment without force majeure interference; "faith" is the consistency of words and deeds, the unity of knowledge and deeds. Therefore, "words must be believed, deeds must be fruitful" is an organic whole.

3. As the saying goes: "To water the tree is to water the roots, to bring people to the heart." "Managers must find out the inner wishes and needs of their subordinates and meet them appropriately, so that they can follow you." There is no more meaningful and valuable reward for subordinates than meeting their needs. Enterprises are made by people, and whether they grasp people's hearts and minds is often related to the success or failure of the cause. As a manager, the last thing that can be offended is the broad masses of people's hearts. Although we cannot buy people's hearts and minds in a subordinate way, we must not lose them. In the business activities of the enterprise, only by winning the support of the majority of employees can we smoothly promote the development of the company's business.

Of course, human psychology is elusive, often before the administration, managers expect that a certain measure will be very popular, but the result is fiercely opposed, causing a lot of pressure on managers, such examples can be seen everywhere. Before implementing policies, managers carefully anticipate possible reactions on the one hand, and be psychologically prepared to deal with changes in the situation on the other hand. Throughout the ages, whether it is an outstanding politician or a successful entrepreneur, they have been able to gain insight into the subtleties of people's minds, analyze human characteristics in depth and meticulously, and guide them reasonably, so as to achieve their expected goals.

4. As the old saying goes, "See the whole picture by peeking at it." "He zeng could predict three generations of blessings and misfortunes, and his foresight was extraordinary. People and things in the world can often see the big from the small. Seeing the future from the small section, so people must have the awareness of "thinking of danger in times of peace" and always be vigilant.

The elegance of culture lies in the vastness, and the use of reason lies in insight. Only by being good at thinking of danger in times of peace, being clear-sighted, having a deep insight into current affairs, thinking rationally, and being unremittingly prepared can we correctly predict and grasp social trends and prevent problems before they occur.

5. The method used by Guan Zhong to assist the monarch is the simplest truth, and many of the simplest truths in life contain very rich connotations. You don't have to pursue any profound truths, as long as you grasp the most basic truths and use them freely, you can exert the greatest effect.

At the same time, being good at guessing the other person's heart from the behavior of others is also the wisdom of Guan Zhong. According to these changes, a person should judge the other person's mind and change his coping strategy.

6. No matter what we do, we must strive to complete it by our own strength, and we must not rely on the strength of others, otherwise, you will gradually lose yourself and become a puppet of others. At the same time, you should not easily believe the words of others, you must have your own opinions. Not easily believing in others does not mean that you cannot listen to the opinions of others, which requires you to first have different judgments about the words of others, in short, improving your own ability is the most important.

7. Observe the color of speech, and see the flaws from the changes in a person's face, which is Zhuge Liang's cleverness. In life, we must be good at observation and be people with a heart for life.

In the process of interacting and talking with people, you need to carefully observe the changes in the other person's demeanor, so that you can infer the other party's feelings from the changes in the other person's expression. If you notice an impatient expression on the other person's face, you should end your conversation as soon as possible; if the other party approves of your conversation on the surface, but a look of disdain has appeared on his face, it is time to change the subject... In short, pay attention to observing the change of a person's face, so as to adjust the topic of your conversation with others, so that you can accurately grasp the other party's interest points, so that others prefer to interact with you.

8. The meaning of the calculation is or, after recognizing the other party's plan, based on the original plan, it creates the illusion of mistakenly falling into the trap of the other party, and uses another trick in it, so that the designer himself is calculated. Sometimes although you are very smart, but still fall into the trap set by others, this time especially need to be calm, may wish to try to calculate, may bring unexpected effects.

With a plan, the spark of wisdom can be most flashed, and it is used well, which is both unexpected and surprising.

9. Whether a person is sincere and sincere, whether he is safe and self-kept, whether he is suitable for the job, whether he has leadership skills, can reflect a lot of true and valuable reference information from the expression of his words and demeanor. Mr. Wei saw that Li Mi did not have the courage to be emperor, nor did he have the strategy of a general, so he thought that Li Mi was just a hero in the chaotic world. It can be seen that words are the voice of the heart. When a person speaks, he or she will always reflect some of his inner activities. Therefore, in the real work, when managers are employing people, they can accurately judge a person's intelligence and the true thoughts and intentions of their inner world by listening to their words and observing their deeds, so as to make trade-offs according to the person's ambitions and attitudes, and reasonably select talents.

10. In real life, in the face of difficulties and setbacks, in the face of temporary gains and losses, if you can deal with them calmly, think about problems from the perspective of the other party, make big things small, turn small things into nothing, try to make a correct and objective evaluation of things, and establish a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values. In the specific study, work and life, we correct our mentality, learn to tolerate mistakes, endure setbacks, do things seriously, be a real person, persevere, and strengthen our faith, in order to win glory with broadness and create success with open-mindedness.

11. To see the micro-knowledge, it is necessary to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, and actively draw nutrition and strength from the example, so as to promote the continuous improvement of the moral level of the whole society.

12. Wu Zi said: "The short one holds the long halberd, the elder one holds the bow and crossbow, the strong one holds the flag, the brave one holds the golden drum, the weak one gives the breeding, and the wise man gives the mastermind." "If the general rule of business management is science, then the detailed examination of talent is art." A good bricklayer has no bricks that cannot be used." An excellent leader must have energy to use people, to make the best use of their talents, and to make the best use of things. Inspection is an important means and method to identify and measure whether talents are responsible for important tasks.

"Take people as a mirror to see what you're going to lose." From ancient times to the present, whether or not you can know people and do good deeds has become the key to the success or failure of your career. Success is also in people, and failure is also in people, which is the law of leaders knowing people and doing good deeds. How to identify talents and select accurate talents has become the premise of employing people. Fu Xuan of the Jin Dynasty said: "It is better to listen to his words than to observe his deeds, and it is better to watch his deeds than to watch his deeds." Leaders should also follow this sentence. Some employees always talk about it, but they do not have real talent and practical learning, and leaders should not be blinded by his rhetoric, so knowing people has become a major event that leaders must pay attention to.

Listening to their words and watching their deeds is a common way to identify talents. Some people are giants of language, dwarfs of action. Just say no. Therefore, when inspecting, we must not only listen to his words, but also observe his deeds. How do you see it? Zhuge Liang proposed seven methods for reference. First, we look at their aspirations by right and wrong; second, we look at their changes by their rhetoric; third, they look at their knowledge by scheming; fourth, they look at their courage by telling them that they are troubled; fifth, they look at their nature by wine; sixth, they look at their honesty by profit; and seventh, they look at their faith by the sake of things. These seven articles are normative and operable, and are still of practical significance for today's inspection and identification of talents.

13. People like Wang Wei have lost their official positions, and only then do they remember the advice of their friends at that time, and there are really many people under the heavens. Therefore, I advise people not to be like Wang Man, there is no regret medicine in the world, and for the advice given to you by the wise, you must remember to always mention yourself, do not be a bystander.

At the same time, we were also impressed by Cao Wei's vision. As the saying goes, "from small to big", look at a person, from what he did when he was young, you can see what he will do in the future, this is a universally applicable truth.

14. Since you can anticipate your future disasters, why don't you try to avoid them and do them head-on? Is such a person a wise man or a fool?

Intelligent modern people should have their own understanding of this, and since they anticipate their own disasters, they should find ways to overcome them.

15. Seeing the micro is an important basic skill for leaders to prevent problems before they occur. The so-called micro-knowledge means that when you see the signs of things, you can predict the future development trend of things. Prevention means taking precautionary measures before the hidden danger has occurred. It is said in the "Wonders of the Ages" that although the matter has not yet been revealed, its subtle signs have been revealed, and the ignorant and ignorant have turned a blind eye to it. For example, if the smoke window is not properly installed, it will summon a fire, but the birds are comfortable with themselves, not knowing that disaster will come. If you are a gentleman, you can see the signs and know the result of things, how can you get to such a point! The Wise Man also says: There is no place for saints to die, and there is no end to defeat for the wise. The sages can take refuge here when it is dark, and consciously use it when the opportunity comes. From these two testaments of the sages and sages, we can see that whether a leader has the ability to see the small things will directly affect the leader's good fortune and happiness, and will directly affect the success or failure of the entire leadership work. Therefore, whether it is good at seeing the small and knowing the prevention of problems is an important indicator of the talent and level of the leader.

16. Shen Tupan is detached from misfortune and leaves room for himself. Indeed, leaving room is a virtue, a wisdom, a sentiment. Building complexes should leave some open space for green trees, flowers and grass, sunshine, and air; pave the road, and leave "room" for every distance to avoid the expansion of the road surface; the written "blank space" is to leave space for the reader's imagination; to protect privacy is to leave a secret room for the soul; conservative criticism is to leave people with the opportunity to reform; implicit praise is to leave people with room for continued progress. How to leave room for it to have space and time to think, to understand, and to innovate is not only a method, but also an art.

As the folk saying goes: "The fat left can be changed to small, but it is difficult to increase the thickness of the barrenness", "The inner distance should be small and not large, and the carving should not be subtracted", so do the clothes, carve so, do things like this, why not educate our children?

17. The subtle things are small and enormous, and the joys and sorrows of the world, the sublime and the despicable, the war and the peace can be interpreted on them. Wildfires burn endlessly, and spring winds blow again. The role played by the soft grass has gone through hardships and finally the willows are dark and bright, and so is life. A life of ups and downs, repeated setbacks, silently endured, waiting for the arrival of hope, will be a better tomorrow.

The male deer that fights for the female deer makes people see the competition, see the weak and the strong, and also see the deceit. There is also a human world, for the sake of profit, you can do whatever it takes, turning against each other, like a stranger.

Seeing the micro-knowledge, its reason is in the subtle in life, the greatness lies in the philosopher, and it also exists in the flower and branch. The infinite is hidden in the finite, see a leaf and know the autumn, see a water and know the river and the sea. Although things are small and large, life is black and white.

18. As the saying goes: A gentleman loves money and has a way. Fame and fortune are justified and advocated by society. For everyone necessarily needs material conditions to sustain life, but material benefits should be obtained through their own honest labor. The fame and fortune of such profits is recognized by society and embraced by people. Cherishing time is like gold, willing to be lonely, indifferent to self-preservation, not seeking to be heard, and seeing fame and fortune as a floating cloud, showing a person's noble spirit and character. However, it should also be noted that under the tide of the market economy, the big waves are rolling, the rivers are gushing, and it is inevitable that the mud and sand will fall, the fish will be mixed, and the sediment will rise. Today, a vicious trend of "fighting for fame," "grabbing fame," "stealing names," "chasing names," "mixing names," "cheating on names," and "buying names" that are opposed to indifferent fame and fortune is raging. In the environment where "respect for knowledge and respect for talents" has become a social atmosphere, a knowledge society will naturally give reasonable compensation. But as an individual, the traditional virtue of being indifferent to fame and fortune should still be promoted, inherited and carried forward. The behavior of disregarding the interests of the state, society, and others, while harming others and benefiting oneself, harming public wealth and private interests, and pursuing fame and profit should be ignored and spurned by the people.

19. Maybe you also have some people with special functions or skills around you, although they are very inconspicuous now, you even look down on them, but you must not take such people lightly, and anyone who has done something or achieved something will show a certain unusual temperament when they are young. And those who are arrogant and arrogant and become the tyrants of the chaotic world will also show unusual skills from an early age. You must have a clear understanding of this, and maybe someone around you will become a celebrity in the future.

20. Examining talents is a very difficult process, in addition to fully basing on the obvious objective existence of the situation to distinguish, but also must be good at from the subtle stubs through the appearance of the essence, from the beginning of the beginning to grasp the development trend, see the micro-knowledge, grasp the mainstream. This requires that the examinee must have a discerning eye, and be good at observing and identifying talents with a small view in practice.

21. See the micro-knowledge, and impress the subordinates with a good leadership style. An important reason why many leaders can convince their subordinates is that they have a good leadership style, and in the same way, "strong generals" must lead "weak soldiers" well, and they must also have a good leadership style. One is to be erudite. If a person who does not even understand the party's policies, lines, and principles and who has no professional knowledge can go to a certain unit to be alone, the results will be conceivable, of course, not to be a leader to talk about it, but to combine it with reality and reflect talent in work. The second is to care for subordinates. We must not be indifferent to the feelings of subordinates, dripping water to see the sunshine, grass to know the sound of spring, to let subordinates see the truth in the subtleties, only if each subordinate has worked hard, the whole work situation can step onto a new level. Third, it is necessary to be strict with profit. It is better to lead people and shout out their throats, only by leading themselves to strictly demand themselves and lead by example can they establish a good image among their subordinates. Fourth, we must be tolerant and generous. The boss who will not tolerate is not a good boss, as a leader, you must be good at forgiving subordinates, do not worry about calculations, start from a small place, start from the overall situation, and never lose because of small losses, and gain more than you lose. Only with a million soldiers in their hearts can they strategize and control the victory.

"Weak soldiers" and "strong generals" are a temporary phenomenon, and "weak soldiers" are only relative, and the existence of this phenomenon has put forward higher requirements for us to build and cultivate a contingent of high-quality leading cadres, which is worth exploring and studying in our practical work.