27 principles for living a good life

01. If you make a mistake, you should admit it honestly—whining and shifting blame will only harm yourself. 　　02. Maintain distance among friends – only then can such friendships last long. 　　03. Money chases people, while people chase health—with health, why worry about not being able to earn money? 　　04. Don’t change careers lightly — the risks associated with changing careers are high, so it’s best not to do it impulsively. 　　05. Raise your value appropriately—in the job market, people are also a commodity. 　　06. Turn professionalism into a habit — in the long run, it’s for yourself. 　　07. Grow assets using the accumulation method—no need for speed, no need for quantity, just keep going without interruption. 　　08. Be patient for a while; it will yield benefits in the long run. When you are in a stronger position than others, you must be patient. 　　09. Rather than a fight to the death, it’s better that both of us survive—that is win-win, healthy competition. 　　10. Manage relationships with a “seeding” mindset—the earlier seeds are sown, the stronger they grow. 　　11. Do not act impulsively when handling matters—acting on impulse will only harm yourself. 　　12. When encountering a devilish supervisor—enduring his trials can make your character increasingly resilient. 　　13. Don’t argue with your supervisor in public — it will leave you with no choice but to leave. 　　14. Learn new knowledge from people in different industries* – remember to approach it with a mindset of asking for guidance. 　　15. All difficulties are good things—this is God testing you, with the aim of assigning you a heavy responsibility. 　　16. Approach life and tasks with the mindset that suffering a loss is actually an opportunity for gain – that way you can grow up quickly. 　　17. Do not talk about your successes in front of those who are frustrated – it harms your relationships. 　　18. Don’t underestimate the importance of being punctual – being on time is a sign of respect for others. 　　19. Judge people by time—time is the ultimate tester. 　　20. Assessing a person by asking questions – By compiling the information obtained, one can understand that person. 　　21. Create a friend profile – so you don’t regret not having them when you need them. 　　22. Expand your circle of friends — take the initiative; don’t wait for others to come to you. 　　23. Maintain flexibility in friendships—enemies can also become friends. 　　24. Keep friends who like to “fix” you — such friends are your life mentors. 　　25. Volunteering to take on a task has many advantages – it allows others to see you, to be aware of your existence, and to recognize your abilities. 　　26. Be cautious of friendships that suddenly heat up – the proper attitude toward such friendships is to neither push nor encourage them, and to reciprocate in kind. 　　27. One should act in an appropriate manner – the goal is to earn the respect and trust of others. 　　28. Exchange “material benefits” for “relational benefits” – “material benefits” are temporary, while “relational benefits” are long-term. 　　29. Do not seek glory for yourself alone – if you enjoy glory today, you might have to bear the consequences alone tomorrow. 　　30. Find a \"provider\" – that person can reduce the time you spend searching. 　　31. Find a rival to follow – follow him, and eventually surpass him. 　　32. Be patient and wait your turn – if you’ve already sat on the cold bench, what is there to fear? 　　33. Adopting others’ successful models – Others’ successful models can serve as a guide, providing you with a direction to follow. 　　34. Secretly treating yourself as a boss or supervisor—gradually developing your abilities to be one. 　　35. Don’t be satisfied with small achievements at the moment—ask yourself: Is this all there will be in my life? 　　36. Become an expert in your field as quickly as possible—with enough effort, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle. 　　37. Don’t think you’re untalented – being untalented is mostly self-inflicted. 　　38. If you fall, you must get up — if you don’t, others will look down on you, and you’ll lose opportunities as well. 　　39. Don’t make excuses for failures—face them head-on and quickly identify the reasons for them. 　　40. Change the environment or change yourself—rather than changing the environment, it’s better to change oneself

41. Do not fight battles you are not sure of winning—life cannot afford to be wasted over and over again. 　　42. Make reflecting on yourself a daily practice—because you are not perfect; you will say wrong things and make mistakes. 43. Relying on others’ intelligence to get things done—one person’s abilities are limited. 　　44. Always be aware of potential crises—don’t assume that you are lucky or fortunate. 　　45. Able to play both leading and supporting roles, comfortable on and off stage—when facing life, one must cultivate a flexible personality that can bend and adapt. 　　46. One must learn to control one’s emotions—this is one of the most important signs of maturity. 　　47. Start with small tasks and earn small amounts of money—to gain experience for achieving bigger things and making more money. 　　48. Don’t let past failures hold you back, otherwise it will be impossible to achieve anything great. 49. Rely on competence, not factions—factions are not permanent; competence is what you can rely on for a lifetime. 　　50. Shine on your own; don’t wait for others to polish you — who has the time or inclination to go through the trouble of \"polishing\" you? 　　51. Clear a path through the mountains and build bridges over the waters—learn to cater to people’s preferences. 　　52. Always stay ahead of your subordinates — leadership based on power or loyalty is not as effective as leadership based on competence. 　　53. It is necessary to “take immediate action as a new leader” – to loudly let others know that I am here. 54. Let go of your arrogance, and the path will become wider—their arrogance only binds your hands and feet. 　　55. Don’t say too much — the goal is to leave room for surprises, so as to avoid embarrassment. 　　56. Become an expert in your field as soon as possible—effort will lead to success. 　　57. Praise others more—it brings joy without costing anything, so why not do it? 　　58. Respect others’ territorial boundaries — avoid causing unnecessary trouble through carelessness. 　　59. Do not easily reveal your frustrations—so as not to be seen as weak and incompetent. 　　60. The principle of interpersonal relationships is: giving leads to receiving—only by satisfying the other person can you be satisfied in return. 　　61. Do not ignore the issue of face – actions that disregard someone’s face are most likely to cause disputes. 　　62. Handle relationships with petty people properly—do not rely on them, nor offend them. 　　63. It’s best not to block others’ paths to wealth—rather than blocking theirs, it’s better to find your own ways to earn money. 　　64. Defuse others’ jealousy with a humble attitude—jealousy is like a fierce fire that can burn a person to ashes. 　　65. There’s no need to try to do everything perfectly in life and work—there will always be people who are not satisfied with you. 　　66. Recognize and make use of selfishness in human nature—find ways to use others’ selfishness to benefit oneself. 　　67. Stroke him gently, and he will listen to you—no one, no matter how fierce-tempered, cunning, or strong-willed, can resist this trick. 　　68. Drive about-turns through positive actions — persevere, strive to improve, and build up your capabilities. 　　69. Delay the onset of decline by maintaining a cautious attitude—many failures are the result of factors that arise during times of prosperity. 　　70. When everything is in place, the flower will naturally bloom—just keep working hard; it’s fate that decides when the flower will bloom

Many of these require a willingness to learn on the path of life*, and it’s essential to master them

Everyone has their own characteristics, everyone has their own strengths, everyone has their own way of living, and more importantly, everyone has their own principles! ! So, the 27 principles mentioned by the original poster aren’t applicable to everyone, but thanks anyway for the kind sharing!

Beautiful sentences, so true and pure :)

The process of learning is one of absorption, and in this process we are required to take in the essence while discarding the dross.

Some people like the ordinary, while others don’t. Pursue what you like. I’ve learned something from this; thank you

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