Cut Off Your Own Escape Routes to Win Effectively
People are inherently contradictory; we all crave understanding yet fear being exposed. There are two paths we must walk—one we must take, and one we desire to take. You must make the essential path beautiful, then you'll be able to walk the path you desire. Every day is the best opportunity to begin.
Don't be frivolous or restless; don't strive or compete; don't dwell on superficial matters, and don't care about the inferior. Never lose yourself in the chatter of others, for no one possesses a universally loved and admired charm. Therefore, don't change yourself based on a single person's words. Persistence in being yourself is what makes you unique!
Cutting off your own escape routes allows you to win more effectively. Often, we need the courage to sever our own retreat options. When we have an escape route behind us, we indulge in optimism and complacency, and our steps slow down. If there's no escape route, we can concentrate all our energy and move forward bravely, securing our own victory.
Often, when we criticize others, we're actually standing in the wrong place. When facing a matter, we only see our own interests and ignore others', so we always think we're right and they're wrong. If everyone could shift their perspective and think from another's position, the results would be dramatically different. You'll be astonished to find that the world becomes beautiful, and people become kinder, and life becomes joyful.
