Three sentences more important than 20 years of salary

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A man had worked outside for 20 years and was finally about to go home. His boss asked him, \"Do you want 20 years’ worth of salary or three pieces of advice?\" The man said I’ll set off tomorrow; shall I give you an answer early tomorrow morning? The boss said it’s okay. That night, the man could not sleep... In the morning, he said to his boss: I want three pieces of advice. So the boss gave him 3 sentences. 1. Do not try to find impossible shortcuts; there are no cheap solutions in this world, and staying down-to-earth is the best approach… no matter what you do. II. Do not be overly curious about things you know are not good; it could cost you your life. III. Do not make any decisions on impulse, otherwise that decision could turn into a regret for the rest of your life. After saying that, the boss gave the man some money and three loaves of bread, instructing him to eat the largest loaf only after arriving home. The man set off on his journey… He walked for several days… He had eaten half of the first loaf of bread, and before long he came to an intersection; he asked, \"Which road is the shortest to **?\" Passerby A: Let’s take the shortcut; it’s closer. Passerby B: Let’s take the main road; it’s safer. He was eager to see his wife, so he took the shortcut. Not long after he set off, he heard passersby saying that bandits were active in the area, and then he remembered his boss’s first piece of advice: never try to take shortcuts. So he turned around and walked back along that main road. After walking for a few more days, he had eaten part of the second loaf as well... He found an extremely cheap inn to stay at. In the middle of the night, he heard a woman crying and was unable to sleep. So I decided to go out and take a look. At that moment, he thought of the second piece of advice: don’t be overly curious about things you know are not good. So he went to sleep again. On the day of departure the next day, the shopkeeper exclaimed: Are you still alive? ! Puzzled, he asked for the reason. The shopkeeper said he has a crazy daughter who, when having an episode, cries to lure people out before killing them; last night, you were the only guest who survived. The man sighed deeply: Ah… a few more days passed, and by the time he had finished the second loaf of bread, he was not far from home. He became even more excited. Not long after dark fell, he arrived at his village. When he arrived home and was about to knock on the door, he heard a man’s voice inside. He was furious; he grabbed an axe and prepared to storm into the house and kill the man. But then he thought of the third piece of advice: don’t make any decisions on impulse, as it might cause you to regret it for the rest of your life. So he calmed down and sat outside all night. The next morning, he knocked on the door early; his wife was very happy to see him back. But he was very indifferent: Who is that man? His wife laughed and said, “That’s our son… Not long after you left, I…” At that moment, he realized that this young man looked extremely similar to him. When the father and son met for the first time, they hugged each other and cried… After some concern, the man took out a third loaf of bread to share with his wife and son… But when he cut it open, he found that all 20 years’ worth of his salary was inside it. Therefore, we must think carefully before doing anything; otherwise, it will be ourselves who regret it in the end. Here are 9 abilities, 9 methods, and 9 mindsets essential for achieving great things. One: Composure. (1) Do not reveal your emotions casually. (2) Don’t go telling everyone about your difficulties and experiences. (3) Think for yourself first before seeking others’ opinions, but don’t speak first. (4) Don’t complain about your dissatisfaction at every opportunity. (5) Important decisions should be discussed with others as much as possible, and it is best to announce them after a day. (6) Do not show any signs of nervousness when speaking, and the same goes for walking. II: Carefulness (1) Often reflect on the cause-and-effect relationships of events surrounding one. (2) For execution issues that are not properly addressed, it is necessary to identify their root causes. (3) Suggestions for improving or optimizing the usual ways of doing things should be provided. (4) Develop the habit of being methodical and organized in everything you do. (5) Often looks for several flaws or shortcomings that others cannot see. (6) One must make up for any shortcomings at any time and in any place. III: Courage (1) Avoid using phrases that show a lack of confidence. (2) Do not change your mind frequently or easily overturn decisions that have already been made. (3) When everyone is arguing fiercely, do not lack your own opinion. (4) When the overall atmosphere is low, you should be optimistic and cheerful. (5) Do everything with care, because someone is watching you. (6) When things don’t go well, take a break, find a new way forward, and if it’s over, do so in a clean and decisive manner. IV: Generosity (1) Do not deliberately turn those who might be partners into opponents. (2) Don’t be overly critical of others’ minor faults or mistakes. (3) Be generous with money, and practice the three kinds of giving (giving of wealth, giving of Dharma, and giving of fearlessness). (4) Avoid arrogance due to power and biases stemming from knowledge. (5) Any achievements and accomplishments should be shared with others. (6) When someone must sacrifice or give something, I step forward. V: Integrity (1) Do not make promises you cannot keep; if you do, strive to fulfill them. (2) Do not constantly repeat empty slogans or phrases. (3) Provide solutions to address the issue of \"dishonesty\" raised by customers. (4) Cease all “immoral” methods. (5) Being clever in a petty way is not acceptable! (6) Calculate the cost of integrity for a product or service, which is the brand cost. 6: Responsibility (1) When examining any mistakes, start by reflecting on oneself or one’s own people first. (2) After the matter is concluded, first examine the faults and then list the merits. (3) Admitting mistakes should start from those in higher positions, while recognizing achievements should begin with those in lower positions. (4) When starting a plan, it is necessary to clearly define responsibilities and allocate them appropriately. (5) Be clear with those or organizations who are afraid to take action. (6) The company should bear the losses resulting from its willingness to take responsibility. Nine ways to achieve great things: 1. Have the courage to make decisions – overcome indecision. The main reason why many people achieve nothing is their lack of the ability to make decisions; they keep looking around and overthinking, thus missing the best opportunities for success. Those who achieve great things dare to make significant decisions when they see the possibility of success, thereby gaining an advantage. 　　2. Overcome weaknesses – completely change one’s flaws. Everyone has weaknesses; those who fail to achieve great things always cling to their weaknesses and never experience any significant changes in their lives ； Those who achieve great things are always good at addressing their weaknesses in order to turn themselves into highly capable individuals. A person who cannot even correct their own flaws can only be a failure! 　　3. Overcoming difficulties – Turning failure into capital for success. One must face various challenges throughout life; in fact, difficulties can be seen as a kind of ‘threshold to the afterlife’. Ordinary people tremble in the face of difficulties, while those who achieve great things can turn those difficulties into a powerful springboard for success. 　　4. Seize opportunities – be good at making choices and creating opportunities. Opportunities are the greatest wealth in life. Some people waste opportunities easily, so every opportunity with great potential slips away quietly. When it comes to achieving great things, one must never allow such opportunities to slip by, and must be ready to seize them immediately. 　　5. Leverage your strengths – do what you do best. A person with extremely weak abilities will surely find it difficult to make progress in life; such a person is bound to be a victim of those who are more capable on the stage of life ； Those who achieve great things make full use of their intelligence in what they set out to do, gradually broadening the path to success. 　　6. Adjust your mindset – never let emotions harm you