Controversy Project
The death of Zong Qinghou, the founder of Wahaha, has caused waves on the Internet and among the people. It turns out that this low-key old man, who has won the title of China's richest man three times, has silently done so many kind things for the people's livelihood in Hangzhou. Therefore, after he left, many people remembered his original kindness and came to mourn him and see him off.
A classic comment left by a netizen on the Internet: Chinese have never hated the rich, and what the Chinese hate is to be rich and inhumane.
A middle-aged man who started his business at the age of 42.
At the age of 42, for many people, they have gone through half of the journey of their lives, experienced wind and rain, smoothed the edges and corners, and diluted their passion. Just like the mentality of many people today, when the work has not improved in their thirties, and when they have achieved nothing at the age of forty, most people's mentality is close to collapsing. The contemptuous eyes from the people around you, the confusion about your future life, and the flaunting of the success of your peers' careers online in this era of extremely developed networks, as well as your own inner anxiety, confusion and helplessness, are all enough to destroy the spirit and mentality of a middle-aged person whose career is frustrated.
The so-called 'lying flat' is actually resigned to fate, which is a manifestation of giving up on oneself. Since no matter how hard you try, you can't reach the height of the dreams you had when you were young, so let's just leave your dreams behind!
After reading the resume of Zong Qing, the founder of Wahaha, I realized that 42 years old is a new starting point in his life. It was at this age when it was already embarrassing for ordinary people, full of fear and anxiety about change and adventure, that Zong Qinghou had just started his business and began to establish 'Wahaha', which was later known as China's benefit.
I can't help but think: How many 40-year-old middle-aged people can have the courage of Mr. Zong? Make such a bold choice!
Zhou Hongyi said: Failure is the normal state of life.
Born in an ordinary family in Hangzhou, Zong Qinghou worked in the Zhoushan salt factory when he was young, and later returned to Hangzhou to take over his mother's class and work as a school worker. The poor family needed his meager salary to provide support, and he was poor and afraid, and did not chase the trend of the times like his peers, but went to work steadily to support his family. His calm style was soaked into his work and living habits in the second half of his life.
The epidemic has long passed, but the anxiety of the people seems to be getting worse. No matter when you turn on your mobile phone, there are people of all ages who show off their wealth, they live in high-rise buildings, eat elixir, have luxury cars, travel richly, and travel three seasons a year, surfing, skiing, and watching ice sculptures. Each of these rich people has the smell of money overflowing from the screen, stimulating the talented students who can't find a job after graduation and are forced to run takeaways, and Didi transitions to the dark moments of their lives. Let another wave of people who are rushing for life every day and struggling on the poverty line feel more deeply the desperation and hopelessness from the comparative life.
Not only that, but the unfriendliness of the workplace to middle-aged people over 35 years old has aggravated the anxiety value of middle-aged people. It seems that when people reach middle age and do nothing, they are doomed to achieve nothing in this life.
Although Zhou Hongyi said: failure is the normal state of life. But his words didn't do much to soothe people.
And Zong Qinghou's entrepreneurial story, like the sprouts ready to break out of the ground under the rock when the ice and snow have not melted, he used his real entrepreneurial experience that everyone can see to encourage middle-aged people under great pressure, telling them: what is called "accumulation and late blooming"!
Everyone's flowering period is differentOn the road to chasing dreams, regardless of age.
Everyone has their own growth trajectory and life path, just like plants, everyone has their own "flowering period".
Some people may have shown outstanding talent and talent at a very early age, and have been recognized and praised by society early. And some people may take longer to discover their potential and talents, and need to go through more setbacks before they can gradually find their direction and position in life.
Early-blooming flowers are eye-catching, but late-blooming flowers may also last longer because they are gorgeous. Zong Qinghou is a late-blooming flower.
A 42-year-old middle-aged man who still wants to pursue his dreams, the setbacks, failures and difficulties he experienced in the first half of his life have all turned into a firm belief in chasing his dreams in the second half of his life. It is precisely because of his persistence and hard work that today's Wahaha Group has been created.
35+ years old is not a good shot, and age is not a factor that hinders middle-aged people from pursuing their dreams. In fact, as they get older, their experience and wisdom also increase, which will make them more mature and rational to face life's challenges and opportunities.
For those who are still experiencing confusion and hesitation, Zong Qinghou's story is undoubtedly an exciting inspiration and inspiration. As long as you take the first step bravely, you will have the opportunity to change the ordinary life now and write your own life legend.
Don't easily deny your ability and value, and don't give up easily because of temporary frustration. We must firmly believe in our own potential and strength, and continue to learn and explore to improve ourselves.
The ancients said: ". .The heavens will descend on the people, and they must first suffer their minds, strain their muscles and bones, starve their bodies and skins, empty their bodies, and act chaotically. Respect the growth trajectory and life choices of others, and grow together through mutual understanding and support.