Possessing Eagle-Eyed Insight
The eagle embodies soaring ambition, agile responsiveness, and imposing presence. Its wings, broad and powerful, propel it skyward, battling the heavens. Its gaze, sharp and bright, pierces through the fog, revealing all. Its talons, keen and strong, seize prey, never relinquishing their grip.
With its sharp eyes and powerful claws, the eagle perpetually occupies the apex of the food chain in the natural world. In the survivalist code of nature, opportunity is inextricably linked to survival. Without far-sighted vision, one is destined for merciless elimination by fate.
Many lament the absence of opportunity, attributing their unsatisfactory lives to a lack of favourable circumstances. Yet, God bestows the same opportunities upon all. Some succeed, others fail, not because God favours or abandons anyone, but because the successful seize opportunities. The outcomes differ vastly between those adept at spotting and seizing opportunities and those who are not.
On a Pacific island, two salesmen from British and American shoe factories arrived. After surveying the island, they discovered that no one wore shoes. The next day, they telegraphed their factories. The British salesman's message read: "Island devoid of shoes. Returning tomorrow." The American salesman's message: "Island devoid of shoes. Excellent sales prospects. Staying put."
The following day, the British salesman departed, while the American remained to post "advertisements." His ads featured a robust local man, shod in leather shoes, carrying prey such as tigers, leopards, wolves, and deer, exuding strength and virility.
Intrigued, the natives inquired about acquiring what the man in the advertisement wore. Thus, the American salesman's shoes gradually gained traction.
Everyone aspires to success and prosperity, striving diligently. Many console themselves with the adage: "Effort is directly proportional to reward." However, they often overlook the crucial prerequisite: a correct direction. Otherwise, strenuous efforts are futile struggles. As you stray further down the wrong path, success recedes into the distance. If you possess the sharp vision of an eagle, far-sighted and adept at spotting opportunities, can success be far behind?
The crux of life lies in growth. Regardless of when you begin, change makes it the best time to start. Habits can be altered, and vision can be trained. Learning to observe is crucial; appearances can be deceptive. Learn to identify problems and address them promptly. The effects may not be immediate, but small, accumulated changes will eventually lead to significant differences.
A person's proactive confidence aids in achieving much. You reap what you see. See opportunity, and you will gain opportunity. See bleak desolation, and you will inherit desolation. What you see is yours; what you do not see is not.
How to see what others cannot, to discover opportunities others miss? This demands exceptional vision. Can vision be trained? How to cultivate it?
- See the Good in Everything
Cultivating Eagle-Eyed Wisdom
In every event, seek the positive. When problems arise, identify your shortcomings, areas for improvement, and how to improve. In work and life, we inevitably encounter difficult people. We cannot change the environment or others, but we can alter our mindset and behaviour. Strive to see the good in everything. For instance, if you encounter a difficult superior at work and cannot avoid them, learn to shift your thinking. If you can work well with a difficult superior, your potential is immense. Be adept at observing the forces that promote growth.
- Stand Higher, See Further
Many become entangled in immediate gains, lacking a long-term goal and failing to see the road ahead. It is more blessed to give than to receive, yet many fail to grasp this simple truth. Many renowned companies understand this well. Consider Didi Chuxing, the ride-hailing app. Initially, many were sceptical, but its low fares and efficient service won over a large, loyal following. It allowed commuters to travel conveniently and quickly, while enabling many idle private cars to be put to use. Didi Chuxing quickly became the preferred mode of transportation, changing people's lifestyles. Despite recent fare increases, people still habitually choose this option. Didi Chuxing's success is inseparable from the long-term vision of its decision-makers.
- See Through Things
Do not be superficial; learn to see beyond appearances to the essence. Learn to see opportunity in chaos, the future in the present, and turning points in economic crises. During the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the entire Asian economy plunged into severe recession. Yet, George Soros, the financial magnate, saw opportunity in the crisis, reaping substantial profits. The total amount of wealth in the world remains constant; financial crises merely shift money from one group to another. If we can see the essence behind appearances, we can discover opportunities others miss, gaining unexpected surprises.
Similarly, in character development, we inevitably encounter offences and challenges. But if you see the essence behind these appearances, you will find that these difficulties become beneficial. Having been tempered by these trials, the height of your life will be elevated. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one.
- 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 or see them clearly, perceiving too much uncertainty and lacking the ability to discern and analyse. If you can see the direction forward in the midst of ambiguity, you will reap success beyond your imagination. When Jack Ma created Alibaba over a decade ago, no one believed in him. Everyone called him a liar and a madman. Yet, Alibaba has become a leading global internet company. Taobao and Alipay have completely transformed people's lifestyles, penetrating every corner of their lives. Had those who rejected Jack Ma at the time seen the immense potential of the internet, their lives might have been rewritten.
- Inherit More
Seven Key Qualities for Success
Many fall into the mistaken belief that doing something well requires creating everything from scratch. In truth, true innovation does not mean being unconventional and rejecting all prior experience. Learning to inherit is a crucial quality. When others have done well, we can directly adopt their methods. If you can learn everything others have accomplished, you are already formidable. New and old are relative concepts. What you did not know before, but now encounter, is new to you. Inherit it. If, in this learning process, you have new ideas and innovations, pushing others' successes further, you are remarkable. The best way to inherit is through reading, turning others' knowledge into your own, learning to create and break through in inheritance.
- Do More
Many believe that what the eyes see is the truth. However, relying solely on sight often leads to errors; appearances can be deceptive. In work, we often encounter situations where tasks are not within our purview. Some will readily take them on, while others instinctively avoid them. Many fear being taken advantage of, haggling over trivial matters. In fact, if you do well, will you not be accepted? What you do is observed by others. Rewards and punishments are not arbitrary. Yu Minhong, the founder of New Oriental, recounted the story behind his success. In college, he helped his entire dormitory fetch water and clean. Many might have thought him foolish and exploited. However, when he started his business and sought help from his classmates, they said that his fetching water for the dormitory had moved them, and they readily offered assistance. Thus, New Oriental was born. In work, do not fear hardship or doing more. If you consistently and proactively do things beyond your responsibilities (positive, reasonable, and correct things), 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 receive. Yearn for change and renewal from the inside out, starting with inner transformation. Man is made in God's image. God is a God who does new things. Therefore, we must bear God's likeness, becoming people who do new things. Yearn for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, yearn for renewal, yearn to receive power. Proactive faith will move God's hand to help us achieve what we desire in our hearts!
Many often lament, "I am uneducated. There are so many outstanding people in the world. How can success ever be mine?" This is not necessarily so. We often see people who, despite having read many books, live lives of poverty and mediocrity. Conversely, those without higher education achieve remarkable success. A person's success is not necessarily linked to the amount they have read, but it is directly related to their vision. Therefore, we must constantly be vigilant, constantly train our observation skills, learn to have the sharp vision of an eagle, seeing everything clearly. Will success still be difficult?
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