My cousin is Chinese New Year's Eve nine years old and comes from a very ordinary peasant family in the countryside. In 2011, he passed the exam and joined the "Three Branches and One Support" program and was assigned to work in the township. My cousin knows that his family background is not prominent, unlike others who have backgrounds such as bureau chiefs and big bosses, he knows that only by redoubling his efforts can he change the trajectory of his life.
He always outperforms his peers, and in addition to being conscientious at work, he takes the initiative to clean the office every day, boils water for his colleagues, and takes care of the needs of every leader. His efforts were recognized by everyone, and two years later he was granted the status of a career editor. The leaders of the county poverty alleviation office (now the Rural Revitalization Bureau) also valued him and seconded him to work in the county. He still insists on going to the office at the earliest every day, cleaning and tidying up the office, boiling water, cleaning the trash cans, and making good tea for the leaders. 
However, despite his excellent performance at work, he failed to succeed in two important job competitions. The first time, he lost to the second place in the voting stage of the Standing Committee of the county party committee, because after all considerations, the second place is more suitable for this position. The second time, he was originally strongly recommended by the leader to serve as the head of the second-level unit of a public institution, but in the end, this position was obtained by a chairman of the township people's congress through a relationship. The successive blows disheartened my cousin, and his mentality began to change. The cousin, who was originally working hard, began to gradually develop the psychology of "lying flat". He no longer comes to the office early and doesn't do the extra work as he used to, and his colleagues take turns doing it. When it was time to get off work, he clocked in and went home on time. When the leader asks him to work overtime on weekends, he will also decide whether to go or not according to the situation. Sometimes the leader will ask him to drive when he goes to the countryside on weekends, but now he doesn't go either, preferring to play with friends, or fishing, or drinking, anyway, he no longer has contact with people in the unit on weekends. Regarding this situation, the "number one" once talked to him, saying that he still had a chance when he was young. He also confided in the leader: I am 39 years old this year, and there is basically no hope of promotion, and it is too tiring to want to be promoted, so it is enough to spend energy on work. In this way, the quality of life is better. His "lying flat" seems to have stripped away all factors outside of his own job, but he still maintains an advanced level in terms of business. For such a person who missed the promotion of the deputy department twice, the leaders and colleagues of the unit are very admired for having such a work achievement. They thought it would be better if there were more people like my cousin who "lay flat". Focusing only on the business and not pursuing progress can also reduce the frustration of leadership. 
The leader also expressed his understanding and appreciation for his work attitude. At the same time, the leader also said: "There is not only a career in life, but also life, success in career is not success, success in life is eternal." The leader said that he was also ready to "lie flat", and planned to resign from his position at the end of the year to transfer to the rank of fourth-level researcher, and spend his energy on accompanying his parents and family. The moment he walked out of the leader's office, my cousin felt that his mind was refreshed like never before, and his mood was extremely comfortable. I would like to say that my cousin's choice is right, and this is what he really pursues in life. After learning about the understanding and support of the leader, my cousin's mood became relaxed. He realized that his choice was not just for the sake of career success, but also to pursue his inner satisfaction and happiness. He decided to let go of the anxieties and stresses of his past and start focusing on his life and family. 
His cousin's leader also shared his thoughts with him, and he said that he was also thinking about "lying flat", giving up his current position and career, and devoting his energy to the process of spending time with his family and enjoying life. This choice may not be easy for many people to understand, but my cousin and his leaders believe that this is the life they are really pursuing. In this fast-paced society, we are often surrounded by work and stress, neglecting how we and our families feel. We pursue success in our careers, but we often neglect the most important things in life. We need more time to spend with our families and enjoy the good times in our lives. Both the cousin and his leaders made a brave choice, and they chose to focus on their lives and families. Their choices make us realize that there is not only a career in life, but also a life. Success in career is not real success, only success in life is eternal. 
In this story, we see the attitude and pursuit of life towards the cousin and his leader. They make us understand a truth: there is no right or wrong choice in life, only suitable and unsuitable. As long as we can bravely pursue our inner needs, we can find our own happiness.