Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong were known as the "Four Famous Ministers" of the late Qing Dynasty, and his life was full of legends, and he implemented it during his tenureWesternization Movement, encourage talents, and actively learn Xi advanced technology of the West.
But such a capable minister of the late Qing Dynasty was not from a big family, just an ordinaryPlough and read people's homesNothing more. He participated in the imperial examination several times before he became the first in the department, and after more than ten years of ups and downs in officialdom, finallyOfficial to the second grade。Just because Zeng Guofan once believed in a truth:
Men want to become great, and connections are secondaryAnd Zeng Guofan also realized four mantras from his life experience, if you can understand the truth, you may also be able to get ahead.
"Tough support can build an extraordinary business. ”During the period of feudal society, Zeng Guofan, who did not have a prominent background, could only rely on the imperial examination and become an official to make a difference.
His whole life is oneThe word "Ting".。This "quite " can be said to bePerseverance and perseverance, which can also beStand up, be brave and resourceful
Zeng Guofan failed in the exam, but he did not give up because of several failures, but concentrated on Xi and worked harder to meet the next exam. And the emperor lived up to his wishes, Zeng Guofan finally ascended to the top and embarked on the road of his career.
After he entered the court as an official, he did not go on a rampage and rush forward, but had a clear enough view of the overall situation, could distinguish between right and wrong, stood up, and took the initiative to establish the Hunan armySuppression of the Taiping Rebellionmade a certain contribution.
In his life, he has encountered crises, but he can still persevere, not easily discouraged, and with the support of this belief, he will be able to ride the wind and waves and move forward.
No one's life is smooth sailing, but on this thorny road, after countless failures and setbacks, can itOvercoming obstaclesto succeed.
Therefore, if a man wants to become a great man, he does not rely on it"Connections".The word "two", but when encountering setbacks and tribulationsIt's about persistenceand hold on.
"It's very spicy".Zeng Guofan once used this to evaluate ** Li Hongzhang and said himBe decisive, can cut to the key points directly, grasp the core part to implement.
And Zeng Guofan himself also has this attitude towards things, he is not afraid of the powerful, not confined to feudal constraints, and directly expresses and implements his views and actions.
Therefore, many ministers in the late Qing Dynasty believed that Zeng Guo was a vassalVicious people
If a man wants to be great, he must not show too weakness and indecisiveness, and remember to look at things with the kindness of a woman.
If a man hesitates and keeps wandering, he may miss the opportunity that is about to arrive.
Therefore, if a man wants to become a great weapon, he must beMake a decisive trade-offDon't be indecisiveAs long as it is within the scope of legality, does not go against one's own will, makes up one's mind, and sees the opportunity, you can immediately implement it.
"To disrespect others is to disrespect oneself. ”Since ancient times, China has been influenced by Confucian cultural thought, and it is a matter of obedience in the way of dealing with people and things"Love and respect".Zeng Guofan was also deeply influenced by it, and the word "respect" was reflected everywhere in his behavior. In interpersonal communicationRespect othersIn order to gain the respect of others, this is basic common sense.
If a man wants to become a big man and achieve a career, he must communicate and cooperate with others, which means that he needs to establish friendly relationships with others. If you want to have a good relationship with people, you must learn to respect.
Do not discriminate because of their status, age, or appearance. And regardless of whether the other person is useful to you or not, you should maintain a humble heart of respect for others.
Zeng Guofan is also because ofBe humbleto respect others and be praised. He has never treated people differently because of the official status of the other party, which shows that his attitude towards things has won him the appreciation of the people around him.
"Tolerating others' shortcomings is a heroic move. ”Zeng Guofan was humble and sincere all his life, even if there were people in the government and the opposition who disagreed with him and targeted him everywhere, Zeng Guofan was not angry, stillTolerant treatmentZuo Zongtang, a famous minister of the late Qing Dynasty, who was as famous as him, used to be very difficult to deal with Zeng Guofan. Zuo Zongtang opposed him in the court, and often put forward opinions contrary to Zeng Guofan.
But Zeng Guofan was not angry because of this, but resolved the contradiction between the two with a sincere heart. Zeng Guofan did not change his opinion of Zuo Zongtang because of his targeting, but appreciated Zuo Zongtang's talent and recommended Zuo Zongtang many times.
If a man wants to become a great man, ability is an important part, but it must be learnedInclusionForgive others for their mistakes。Don't be too harsh, as this will cause mediocrities to disturb themselves and punish themselves for the faults of others.
These four mantras of Zeng Guofan allow people to understand that if you want to become a great tool, you don't just need to rely on connections, but also need self-cultivationWhere there is power, there is success