Recently, I've been reading some books and articles that have made me increasingly aware of the importance of perspective. We must strive to ensure we do not fall into poverty, but it is perspective that enables us to achieve great things. Effort determines the lower limits of life, while perspective defines the upper limits. Perspective encompasses material, cognitive, and mental aspects.
In terms of material perspective, this refers to whether you are someone who is attached to a life of luxury or whether material wealth simply serves as a foundation for achieving your dreams in life. Those with a broad perspective understand the importance of material goods and do not let them ensnare them.
As "The Simplest Thing in Investing" points out, one of the key criteria when selecting fund managers is whether they continue to strive for more after achieving financial freedom, rather than becoming complacent in their material enjoyments.
Take Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, for example. He became a billionaire at a young age but, instead of indulging in his wealth, he continued to live in a small two-room apartment where he combined living and working spaces. Despite the harsh conditions, he persevered and founded companies like Tesla and SpaceX, which have made significant contributions to humanity.
I am also aware of those who indulge in luxury, but this is not the behavior befitting those with a broad perspective. Money is a tool that can be used to advance society and humanity. If you have both wealth and capability, why not follow Musk's example and relentlessly pursue benefits for humanity.
I am fortunate to be surrounded by many who do not prioritize material wealth. As long as they have a place to sleep and read, it does not hinder their work. It is a joy to collaborate with them towards a common ideal.
Cognitive perspective refers to the way you view things. There are always two sides to every story, and it's important to keep a positive outlook.
A friend called me last night, sharing their traumatic experiences from 2019 to 2020, such as a broken heart, illness, being defrauded, and a lack of career progress, calling it one of the darkest years in two decades.
I understand that everyone faces difficulties in life. As Jack Ma said, "You will encounter various challenges like tears, injustice, misunderstandings, and bad luck. You will definitely face these, so there's no need to worry. When you face these challenges, remember that they were always going to happen."
Setbacks and adversities are inevitable, but it's all about how you view, handle, and use these experiences to propel you to greater heights in life.
Being positive does not mean I live without worries. We all face similar challenges; it's just that my perspective on problems is different. 2019-2020 was also a low point for me, but I never showed any sign of sadness. Because life is not easy for anyone, and those who can withstand it will rule the world.
For instance, you might see a friend on social media who works hard and exercises, exuding positivity, but you might not know that they were recently defrauded of tens of thousands of dollars by a friend.
Or you might envy a popular blogger on Weibo, but you're unaware that just a few months earlier, their father's business lost 2 million, and they had to start over with just a few hundred dollars. Now, they have achieved some success.
There is so much unhappiness and hardship in the world, which is the background of our lives. We need to shine a positive light on life's灰色 areas, and a broad perspective is the ultimate weapon for navigating through rough seas.
Mental perspective refers to your strategic vision and the breadth of your life's view.
For example, Nie Yunchen, the founder of Heytea, graduated with a vocational degree and saw that most bubble tea was made with powdered mixes. He wanted to create tea using genuine ingredients. Therefore, he dedicated himself to product research, always aiming for improvement rather than novelty. This focus on providing quality products has been instrumental in the birth of the Heytea empire.
Similarly, Alibaba's vision has always been to help online merchants succeed in e-commerce, not to compete with them. As Jack Ma said, "Alibaba's focus is on helping small businesses succeed in e-commerce, not on competing with them." This broad perspective has led to the expansion of Alibaba's business.
As for what I do with insurance and new media, my focus has always been on helping insurance agents improve their professional skills and brand influence, as well as helping users find reliable agents, thus connecting 'professional and reliable agents' with 'users' and making it easier to sell insurance.
We are not out to take away anyone's livelihood. On the contrary, we aim to empower the entire insurance industry and hope that insurance can contribute more to society's healthcare and pension needs.
When you set your career goals too low, you often fail to achieve great things. To achieve great feats, you need to have a grand vision.
Without effort, life is chaotic; with a narrow perspective, life is unlikely to achieve great things. Effort sets the lower limits of life, while perspective defines the upper limits!
Finally, let's evolve together!
