Chapter 4 Look at the direction and reach out for the stars

Before working hard, it is far more efficient to figure out the direction than to work hard at the beginning. It is a pity not to get what you want.But the biggest regret in life is actually the blind pursuit, and in the end, you still can't get what you want. Zhixiong is a salesman in his early thirties who wants to change jobs after working for six years. Because he is married and has a son, he dare not resign rashly.In the way of riding a donkey to find a horse, Ying tried several different jobs, but none of them went well.Therefore, he decided to develop a second specialty and participate in a practical seminar on technology, but felt that the technology he learned was very limited and not enough to help him succeed in changing jobs.Then, he wanted to take the public agency examination, become a civil servant, and wanted to start his own business. He was at the crossroads of his life and career.

This is probably one of the typical problems encountered by people who are unhappy in the workplace.The crux of the problem is not what decision should be made, because he is not yet ready to make a decision.The most urgent question to be solved is actually what kind of work do you like and what kind of achievements do you want to achieve?Or, willingly accept the fact that you don’t seek fame and fortune as long as your life is stable, and stop complaining about job dissatisfaction. The American writer Thoreau said: Our lives are wasted in trivial matters like sesame and mung beans, without any calculations, and no goals worth striving for, and our lives pass by in such a hurry.The book critic Henry Ganby also echoed his feelings: the bad thing is that they never stop to check whether that goal is worth it, and what's more pitiful is that they don't know what they want at all?

It is more important to study one's own aptitude and understand one's own characteristics than to decide a new direction of development without knowing the north, south, east, and west.Figure out what you want first, this is always the most important thing.How to decide?What to do to be successful?Rather, it is a secondary matter.Compared with the former, it can even be said to be a trivial matter! Figure out what you want, and when it comes time to decide on a new direction, don't dare to dream about it because you are afraid of not having enough ability or experience; as long as you figure out the direction, make up your mind, redouble your efforts to learn, and cultivate your expertise with your heart, It can bridge the gap between reality and dreams.

According to my observation, successful people discover what they really like to do very early on, and then go all out.The world's richest man Bill.Gates discovered his interest in programming when he was a teenager, and he devoted his whole life to it, and finally made his debut! There are many noble people on the road to success; but we still have to rely on our own strength to start first It is always easier to complain about the status quo than to make suggestions; it is always easier to destroy the status quo than to build the future.However, problems are never resolved; dissatisfaction is never improved.

I know a male friend who works as a freelancer. What bothers him the most is not the work itself, but his black hair.When he cut it short, he thought it looked good with long hair.After much difficulty, the hair was left on his shoulders, and he felt it was weird, so he went to curl it again.After a few days, he felt that it was better to cut it short to look like a man. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, what I saw with my own eyes was that as his mind swayed, his hair grew and fell, and he repeated it several times.Two years later, I couldn't help but ask him: Dude, do you like long hair or short hair?

He shrugged and said: Alas!have no idea!I'm still figuring it out! In life, many times I say I don’t know!It can represent humility; however, excuse yourself and say you don’t know about your own affairs!There are only two possibilities: one is irresponsibility; the other is lack of self-confidence. How long you want your hair to be is up to you.How to change jobs is up to you to decide.These have nothing to do with others; however, if you can make up your mind early and figure out what you want, then others can give appropriate cooperation or assistance, and you are more likely to succeed!

If the goal is not clear; no matter how hard you try, it will be in vain To be successful, you must work very hard; however, if you work hard, you may not succeed.One of the most important keys is: think carefully about what you want?Otherwise, it is difficult to succeed!Even if you barely succeed, you will not be happy. British writer John Heywood said: A good beginning can lead to a good ending!There is also an old saying in China: A good beginning is half the battle.The so-called good start should refer to progress with a goal. Those who want to get stars must see which star they want.Otherwise, even if you are willing to risk your life to climb the ladder, only to find that the star that is far away in the sky and close to your eyes is not what you want when you reach the clouds.

After getting off the ladder, find a new ladder and climb it again. There should be a chance to successfully pick the stars. I am afraid that I will go up and down a few times, and I will always pick the wrong stars. Time is wasted. Before working hard, it is far more efficient to figure out the direction than to work hard at the beginning.Of course, you can comfort yourself by saying: If you don’t know anything, you don’t gain wisdom.How can I figure out what I want without trying a lot!There is really nothing wrong with this sentence.For some interests or specialties, you really have to try it yourself and explore for a while.However, it is best to find more opportunities to try while you are young, and don't spend too much time, quickly determine what you want, and it is easier to pursue your own happy life!