In our daily lives, we often encounter all kinds of difficulties and things that do not go well. Some people choose to complain angrily and shift the blame to others; Others choose to face it positively and look for solutions to their problems. Complaining is a negative expression of emotion that does not help solve the actual problem and only puts yourself in trouble. Li Shanglong's "complainer is poor" means that complaining people are often prone to fall into the quagmire of poverty. On the contrary, if we can stop complaining and look inward for the cause and solution of the problem, we can change the status quo through action.
For example, Johnny, an American sales guru, once complained about the work environment, but later realized that the problem was not only the environment, but also his own attitude and behavior. He began to reflect on his way of doing things, let go of his complaints, and focused on improving his professional abilities and work performance. Eventually, he managed to achieve excellent results in his new company and was given the opportunity to be promoted.
Many people do not hesitate to sacrifice their own interests and growth in order to save their face. They are worried about the eyes of others, afraid of losing face, and overly concerned about illusory dignity, resulting in their inability to take steps and pursue a better life. However, when we put down our faces and face the reality bravely, we can truly carry the day and win a better life.
For example, when Tu Lei told about the shackles of face on poverty, he shared the story of a man named Lao Wang. Mr. Wang used to be the general manager of a private equity firm, but lost his job due to the company's collapse. Because he cares too much about his face, he hopes to find a job that is comparable to his previous one, but repeatedly hits a wall. Eventually, he had to become a Didi driver and began to live a low-key life. However, it was because he let go of his attachment to face and focused on his work that he eventually succeeded in reinventing his career.
The poverty of the heart is manifested in the persistence and greed of taking advantage. Some people are always looking for ways to get more benefits at a low cost, but they ignore the real effort and real value. However, in fact, the pursuit of cost-free cheapness is often just an illusion, and the pursuit of long-term value is the real way to bring wealth and happiness.
For example, one of the cases mentioned by Li Shanglong in the book is about a man calledWang Jianguoof the rich. Wang JianguoAt a young age, he acquired a large amount of land with negotiation skills and low prices, and amassed a huge fortune. However, his success was not just by taking advantage, but after the purchase of land, he carried out a long periodInvestmentsand development, creating actual value for the society, only to achieve the ultimate wealth.
Quitting poverty means letting go of the attachment to complaining, saving face, and taking advantage, and instead changing one's destiny with a positive attitude and action. Only in this way can we pursue a higher level of wealth and happiness.