Possessing Eagle-Eyed Insight
The eagle embodies soaring ambition, swift reactions, and imposing presence. Its wings are broad and powerful, enabling it to ascend into the clouds and battle the skies. Its gaze is sharp and bright, piercing through the fog with unwavering focus. Its talons are sharp and strong, seizing prey with relentless determination.
The eagle, with its keen eyesight and powerful claws, perpetually occupies the apex of the food chain in nature. In the survival of the fittest, opportunity is inextricably linked to survival. Without foresight, one is destined to be mercilessly eliminated by fate.
Many lament the lack of opportunity, attributing their unsatisfactory lives to the absence of favourable circumstances. Yet, God bestows the same opportunities upon everyone. Some succeed, others fail, not because God favours one over another, but because the successful seize the opportunities presented. The ability to discern and grasp opportunities distinguishes those who succeed from those who do not.
On an island in the Pacific, two salesmen from British and American shoe factories arrived. After surveying the island, they discovered that no one wore shoes. The next day, they sent telegrams to their respective factories. The British salesman wired: "Island devoid of shoes. Returning tomorrow." The American salesman, however, wired: "Island devoid of shoes. Excellent prospects for shoe sales. Intend to stay."
The following day, the British salesman departed, while the American salesman remained to post "advertisements." His advertisements featured a local man, robust and imposing, wearing shoes and carrying hunted tigers, leopards, wolves, and deer.
Intrigued by the advertisements, the local natives inquired about acquiring the footwear worn by the man in the picture. Consequently, the American salesman's shoes gradually gained popularity.
Everyone aspires to success and prosperity, striving diligently towards these goals. Many console themselves with the adage: "Effort is directly proportional to reward." However, they often overlook the crucial prerequisite: a correct direction. Otherwise, their strenuous efforts amount to futile struggles. As they stray further down the wrong path, success eludes them. If one possesses the keen eyesight of an eagle, with foresight and the ability to seize opportunities, success will not be far off.
The key to life lies in growth. Regardless of when one begins, as long as one is willing to change, it is always the opportune moment. Habits can be altered, and eyesight can be trained. Learning to observe is a vital skill. Just because things appear fine does not necessarily mean they are. One must learn to identify problems and address them promptly. While the effects may not be immediate, small, incremental changes will eventually lead to significant differences.
A proactive and confident attitude will enable one to achieve much. What one sees is what one obtains. Seeing opportunities leads to obtaining opportunities, while seeing desolation leads to obtaining desolation. What one sees is what one possesses; what one does not see is not theirs.
How does one see what others cannot, and discover opportunities that others miss? This requires exceptional eyesight. Can eyesight be trained, and how can it be cultivated?
- See the Good in Everything
Cultivating Eagle-Eyed Wisdom
In every situation, one must focus on the positive aspects. When problems arise, one must identify personal shortcomings, areas for improvement, and how to improve. In work and life, one inevitably encounters difficult people. While one cannot change the environment or others, one can change one's mindset and behaviour. One must strive to see the good in everything. For instance, if one encounters a difficult superior at work and cannot avoid them, one must learn to adapt one's thinking. If one can work well with a difficult superior, one's potential is immense. One must be adept at observing the driving forces that promote personal growth.
- Stand Higher, See Further
Many become entangled in immediate interests, lacking a long-term vision and failing to see the path ahead. It is more blessed to give than to receive, yet many fail to grasp this simple principle of blessing. Many renowned companies understand this well. For example, Didi Chuxing, a ride-hailing app, was initially met with scepticism. However, its low fares and efficient service attracted a large and loyal following, providing convenient transportation for passengers and enabling many idle private cars to be utilised. Didi Chuxing quickly became the preferred mode of transportation, transforming people's lifestyles. Despite recent fare increases, people have grown accustomed to this mode of transportation. Didi Chuxing's success is inextricably linked to the long-term vision of its decision-makers.
- See Through Things
One must not only see the surface of things but also learn to see through the phenomena to the essence, to see opportunities in chaos, to see the future in the present, and to see opportunities in economic crises. During the Asian financial crisis of 1997, the entire Asian economy plunged into severe recession. However, the financial magnate George Soros saw opportunities in the crisis and reaped substantial profits. The total amount of wealth in the world remains constant; a financial crisis merely shifts money from one group of people to another. If one can see through the surface to the essence of things, one can discover opportunities that others miss and obtain unexpected surprises.
Similarly, in the process of character development, one inevitably encounters many offences and challenges. However, if one sees through these appearances to the essence, one will find that these difficulties become beneficial in one's life. Having been tempered by these trials, one's life will be elevated. The spiritual person sees through all things, but the worldly person cannot see through him.
- See Clearly
The most important ability of a leader and decision-maker is to concretise abstract concepts. When new concepts and ideas emerge, many cannot conceive of them or see them clearly, perceiving too much uncertainty and lacking the ability to discern and analyse. If one can see the direction of progress amidst ambiguity, one will reap success beyond one's expectations. When Jack Ma created Alibaba more than a decade ago, no one believed in him. Everyone called him a liar and a madman. However, Alibaba has now become a leading global internet company, and Taobao and Alipay have completely transformed people's lifestyles, penetrating every corner of their lives. If those who rejected Jack Ma at the time had seen the enormous potential of the internet, their lives might have been rewritten.
- Inherit More
Seven Key Qualities for Success
Many often fall into the mistaken belief that doing something well requires creating everything from scratch. In fact, true innovation does not require being unconventional and rejecting all previous experience. Learning to inherit is a vital quality. When others have already done well, one can directly adopt their methods. If one can learn everything that others have done, one is already a formidable individual. New and old are relative concepts. As long as something was previously unknown to you, then what you are now encountering that others have already created is new to you. You should inherit it. If, in the process of learning, you have new ideas and innovations that can advance others' success, then you are an extraordinary individual. The best way to inherit is through reading, turning others' knowledge into your own, and learning to create and break through in the process of inheritance.
- Do More
Many believe that what they see with their eyes is the truth. However, relying solely on eyesight often leads to errors, as appearances are not always reality. In the workplace, one often encounters situations where tasks are not specifically assigned to them. Some will readily take the initiative to complete them, while others instinctively avoid them. Many fear taking a loss and haggle over minor matters. In fact, if you do well, will you not be accepted? What you do is observed by others, and rewards and punishments are not without cause. Yu Minhong, the founder of New Oriental, recounted the story behind his success. When he was in university, he single-handedly fetched water and cleaned the dormitory for all his roommates. Many may have thought he was foolish and taken advantage of. However, when he started his business and sought help from his classmates, they said that it was his act of fetching water for the dormitory that moved them, and they readily offered their assistance. This led to the New Oriental of today. In the workplace, one must not fear hardship or doing more. If you often proactively do things beyond your job responsibilities (positive, reasonable, and correct things), then you are not far from promotion.
- Yearn More
The Bible says: "Seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." We must yearn for growth. The more we yearn, the more we will receive. We must yearn for change and renewal from the inside out, starting with a change of heart. Man is made in the image of God, and God is a God who does new things. Therefore, we must have the likeness of God in us and be a person who does new things. Yearn for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, yearn for renewal, and yearn to receive power. A proactive and confident attitude will prompt God's hand to help us achieve what we desire in our hearts!
Many often lament their lack of education, feeling that with so many outstanding people in the world, success will never be theirs. However, we often see people who, despite having read many books, still live in poverty and mediocrity, while those who have not received higher education achieve remarkable success. One must understand that a person's success is not necessarily related to how many books they have read, but it is directly related to their vision. Therefore, we must constantly be vigilant and train our observational skills, learning to have the keen eyesight of an eagle, so that everything is clear to us. Will success still be difficult then?
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