Nine Suggestions for Transformation, Without Delay
1. Do not dwell on the past; live in the present.
In "Kung Fu Panda 1," there is a great line: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is mystery; today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." People cannot live in the past, which has already become history; nor can people live in the future, which is still uncertain. The only real reality we can grasp is today, and that's why we need to live in the present. People should not punish themselves with past mistakes or numb themselves with unrealistic dreams of the future but instead focus on the present: the teacher of the present moment is supreme, the law of the present moment is supreme. All things are within my heart, and my heart encompasses all things.
2. Don't let trivial matters distract you; prioritize tasks.
We all want to succeed, and success requires commitment. Every day, we face many complicated tasks that take up a lot of our time. Sometimes, we spend a lot of time doing things that have little to do with our success. In the passing of each moment, we lose the initiative and opportunity for success. To avoid similar situations, we must understand: learn to distinguish between priorities and non-priorities. Actions and goals within a certain period should revolve around important tasks. Therefore, when doing things, one should have a broad perspective, assess the situation, and aim to resolve the main aspects of major conflicts first.
3. Troubles are minor; everything will pass.
We should cleanse our hearts like washing our faces and brushing our teeth, reshaping our souls to keep them fresh and vibrant! Since the world is constantly changing and everything is continuously updating, as the smartest creatures, humans must also continuously innovate and dare to accept change. There is a story that deeply moved me, about a king who had a dream and woke up forgetting the most important phrase spoken by the wise man in his dream that revealed the essence of life. So, the king commanded his ministers to answer the question and guess what that mysterious phrase might be. Finally, one minister thought of it: "Everything will pass."
In life, we often find ourselves troubled by many worries and small matters, making us restless and lacking motivation, covering us daily in an atmosphere of anger and melancholy. If we truly understand "everything will pass" and that all is fleeting, then we have reason to believe that every day we are happy, and every day we greet the sunrise with our freshest and brightest smiles. MG said well: "Every morning upon waking, ask yourself if you've let go of yesterday. If not, today cannot begin, and you cannot get out of bed." This forces you to cut ties with the past and welcome a new day. Whether good or bad, what has passed should be forever let go, and every moment should start anew. This is the demeanor of great people. Remember: everything will pass, and life will be beautiful!
4. Use events to refine your heart; don't blame others for hardships.
All unhappiness is your own, and all happiness is your own. Thus, joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure are all self-defined, unrelated to others. Time is yours, life is yours. Freedom is self-given, happiness is self-given. Change what you can, accept what you cannot, forget what you cannot bear, and always focus on what benefits your growth. Do not wallow in self-pity, do not be moody, and seriously approach everything you encounter in life. They are all the best "teachers" on our path to growth. Because we live in reality, we must grow in reality. Use events to refine your heart, only in the present.
5. Affirm more, complain less.
Affirmation is the lubricant and booster of success; complaints are the stumbling blocks and obstacles to success. Since we all know that complaining is not beneficial, we must always remind ourselves: only do things that benefit us by any means necessary; anything that does not benefit us should not even be considered, much less done personally.
6. Set ambitious goals; aim high.
Do only the most important things, such as ideals and goals, strategy formulation, and application. Move unimportant things out of your plan and immerse yourself in more significant matters, undergoing constant qualitative and quantitative changes. Secondly, goals should be lofty, and ideals should be grand.
7. Keep happiness going.
I still remember during university, preparing for postgraduate exams was tough. However, no matter how hard or tiring it was, I still proposed the slogan of "happy postgraduate preparation," striving to keep happiness going! Life has two phases: the first half without hesitation; the second half without regret. Life has two realms: merely existing and living fully. Living now is for a better life; living well is for better existence. Everyone hopes to reach the ultimate state of enjoying life, escaping the busy state of mere existence. As a young person now, I should spread my wings and fly!
8. Keep confidence in mind.
Courage is honed through continuous problem-solving; similarly, confidence accumulates through overcoming difficulties. As Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Nothing is more powerful than our beliefs. These beliefs are the lenses through which we focus on this world. If we feel we lack the ability, our brains will find evidence to prove this idea. If we believe we have the capability, our brains will actively lock onto evidence to support this belief.
9. Never procrastinate; JUST DO IT.
Procrastination is the hell that seals dreams; procrastination is the grave that buries potential. Reflecting on past inaction and wasted years, it's all due to procrastination. If you've identified something you love to do and are willing to put in relentless effort, hold on, JUST DO IT. Success, YES I CAN!