My 100-Day Self-Discipline Journey: Aiming for 100,000, Day 15

 

I. The Essence of Success and Failure

 

The most fundamental difference between successful people and those who fail lies in the distinction between daring and not daring.

 

Those with greater courage have the opportunity to change their destiny. They dare to dream, dare to act, dare to experience. By continuously summarizing their experiences, adjusting their perspectives, and improving themselves, they can understand the world in a more comprehensive and detailed way, and thus make the best choices. On the contrary, those who don't even dare to think, let alone act. Just as Lao Tzu said, "The Tao gives birth to One; One gives birth to Two; Two gives birth to Three; Three gives birth to all things." Therefore, the existence of "One" is of vital importance. Having the courage to set goals, especially ambitious ones, can open the door to a colorful life.

 

II. An Inspiring Story of an Aspiring Actor

 

There was an actor who came to Beijing alone with big dreams and a strong will. In the beginning, he entered six production crews in the first year but wasn't hired by any of them. His teacher told him that the number of attempts was insufficient and the time spent wasn't enough. So, in that year, he visited over three hundred production crews and was rejected over three hundred times. In total, over the course of three years, he was turned down more than eight hundred times. His life in Beijing was extremely difficult. People who met him later noticed that he had a habit of going grocery shopping at seven in the evening because that was when the stalls were closing, and many vegetables were sold at discounted prices. When he was interviewed and asked how he endured those three years, he said it was because of his love for his career and the belief that "tomorrow will be better" which he told himself during the toughest times. Later, he was able to create an unforgettable character on screen.

 

The path to success includes the following aspects:

 

1. Have recognition and love for your own career.

2. Be truly able to endure hardships.

3. Have strong stress resistance, persevere and never give up.

4. Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.

 

III. Entrepreneurship and the Pursuit of Dreams

 

The poorer you are, the more you should start a business. With limited resources, entrepreneurship, although full of uncertainties and challenges, is also a precious opportunity to achieve wealth growth and turn your life around. Entrepreneurship can stimulate one's potential, prompting people to continuously learn new knowledge, adapt to changes, and accumulate valuable experience and connections during the process. Through innovative thinking and unremitting efforts, even if you start from a low point, it is possible to create your own glory. Therefore, poverty should not be an excuse to hinder your dreams but rather a motivation to keep moving forward.

 

The gap between people lies in the time outside of the regular eight working hours. At twelve or one o'clock at night, some people have already fallen asleep, while others are quietly reflecting on themselves, making plans for the future, and arranging their next day. As time goes by, this gap will become larger and larger.

 

It's better to live passionately for 20 years than to live a mediocre life for 80 years. One can lose a hundred times in life, but winning just once is enough. I hope all of you will not be full of ambition intermittently and then go back to a life of idleness continuously. Come on!

 

When starting a business, one must have the belief and determination that it's either a glorious return home or facing failure bravely. Only with such determination can you quickly achieve the results you desire.

 

I am also a person striving hard, and I hope to grow together with all of you.