Can a Person Attract Good Fortune? It Can Be Seen From the Two People Around Them
When it comes to the luckiest things in life, some will immediately say it's money. However, that's not necessarily the case. Many people who suddenly become wealthy after a windfall often pursue extravagant lifestyles. They waste money daily, and may even make foolish expenditures, leading to financial ruin.
Therefore, money isn't the luckiest thing in life. The greatest luck is to find a true confidant. As the saying goes: 'It is rare to find a true confidant, and they are difficult to find throughout the ages.' Someone who can share our joys and sorrows, and endure hardship with us, is truly a rare treasure.
Perhaps we have no friends; but through our own hard work and perseverance, we can achieve certain accomplishments. However, those who can build large, significant projects have, without exception, had people around them who understand, support, and even help and inspire them in times of difficulty.
These people might be mentors who elevate them, or people who remain steadfastly by their side in times of trouble, or even those who, at the height of their success, offer a sobering dose of reality. Do you have such people around you? It's a key indicator of your fortune.
**I. Mentors and Benefactors**
As the saying goes: 'Reading ten thousand books is better than traveling ten thousand miles; traveling ten thousand miles is better than studying ten thousand books; studying ten thousand books is better than having a benefactor.' In life, success depends on both ability and opportunity.
Ability is something that no one can provide; it must be earned through diligent effort and gradual accumulation, bit by bit. To hone our abilities, we must endure hardship, suffer, and face setbacks and failures, allowing us to grow and mature, ultimately achieving success. However, opportunities are often given by others. Many talented people are never recognized, and therefore have no stage to showcase their talents. This is why it's important to have benefactors who can provide opportunities.
Han Yu said: 'A thousand-mile horse is often seen, but a benevolent master is rarely found.' While benefactors are rare, they will eventually appear in life. However, once they appear, how do we grasp this opportunity? This is the key to success. We must be able to provide benefits to others, have value in our interactions, in order to earn the trust and support of a benefactor. This principle seems utilitarian, and may even be psychologically difficult to accept, but it's a reality of life. It's a key factor in determining your fortune.
**II. People Who Stand by You in Times of Trouble**
As the saying goes: 'Life is full of misfortune; eight out of nine things go wrong.' Many people know this saying is a reminder that life is full of setbacks and hardships. However, the true meaning of this proverb is only understood through rich life experience.
The most painful thing in life isn't failing; it's not persevering after failure. When we fail, if we continue to work hard, things will eventually turn for the better. We may even receive help from friends, quickly overcoming difficulties.
The most painful thing in life isn't success, but when we are successful, many people surround us, praising us, calling us friends. But when we fall into trouble, we seek their help, and they disappear. Some are cold and sarcastic, and some deliberately sabotage us to gain an advantage. That's when we realize the coldness of the world and the shallowness of human relationships. This is when we realize that those 'friends' were not true friends. As the saying goes: 'Wine and meat are good company, but it's rare to find one person.'
Confucius said: 'A thousand-mile horse is often seen, but a benevolent master is rarely found.' Many people we consider friends actually show their true colors when faced with benefits. Therefore, if we are in trouble, and still have someone standing by us, willing to offer help, that's our true friend. We must cherish them and rely on them. This is the key to a fortunate life.
Many people are as talented as others, they simply need an opportunity. Without someone to help them, they would have no chance to show their capabilities. Many people didn't fall because of adversity; they lacked someone to help them in their adversity. Therefore, those who can share our joys and sorrows are particularly precious. When you encounter such people, cherish them and rely on them. If you have both, you're truly lucky. Early or late, your fortunes will turn for the better.
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