Life is full of unfairness, and a high starting point can certainly bring many conveniences. However, there are also many people who can reverse their fortunes from a low starting point. The importance of starting points in life is undeniable, but more importantly, it's about the personal effort one puts in later on.

Late Qing Dynasty official Zeng Guofan once said:Throughout history, all mediocre people failed due to one thing – laziness.

Zeng Guofan

Ordinary people like us, those with low starting points, if they remain mediocre and achieve nothing in their lives, it's mostly due to laziness.

Laziness is the number one evil. We must overcome laziness and diligence, then we will have the opportunity to stand out. Laziness corresponds to diligence.

Next, we'll share Zeng Guofan's words – 'Five Diligences' – to help you reverse your fortunes from a low starting point.

First, 'Body Diligence': On treacherous roads, one must be diligent; in difficult situations, one must personally experience it.

As the saying goes, 'A person with a righteous body will follow orders without being told; a person with an unrighteous body will not obey even when ordered.'

Body diligence is a manifestation of self-discipline. To live with abundant resources and gain the recognition of others, it is essential to maintain 'Body Diligence.'

'The must be done with ease; the great affairs must be done with detail.'

Observing subtle details in people's actions and expressions, and understanding their intentions, is crucial for making informed decisions.

Second, 'Eye Diligence': When meeting someone, carefully examine them; when reading a text, review it repeatedly.

In interpersonal relationships, being perceptive and discerning is essential. Only by deeply understanding others' intentions can we confidently entrust them with important tasks.

Fourth, 'Mouth Diligence': Mutual advice among colleagues prevents reckless behavior; repeated instruction to subordinates prevents them from forgetting themselves.

Fifth, 'Heart Diligence': Where sincerity is, even stone and metal can open; where earnest thought accumulates, spirits manifest.

Zeng Guofan, from a young man who criticized everything, became a pillar of the nation, all because of his belief in 'failing repeatedly and repeatedly recovering.'

Ernest Hemingway

Life always leaves us scarred, but eventually, those wounds will become our strongest points.

In reality, when you are broke and have no connections, don't worry, remember these Five Diligences, help you break free from hardship, and achieve self-fulfillment.

——Editor Qianyuan

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