10 Great Books (2)
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2. “Principles” – Ray Dalio. This is a masterpiece by Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates. He proposes the formula “Pain + Reflection = Progress,” teaching you how to establish a system of personal principles to make sound decisions amidst uncertainty.
It is this formula that has helped many people learn to turn failure into a source of growth and to analyze problems calmly.
For reference: Classical literature works 1. \"Dream of the Red Chamber\" by Cao Xueqin – the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels. It creates a vast world filled with human relationships and social dynamics, and has had an influence on subsequent literary creations and studies of this work; it serves as an eternal model for understanding traditional society and human nature.
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez pioneered the genre of magical realism, reshaping the global literary narrative style. It has influenced countless writers and stands as a milestone in the journey of Latin American literature to gain worldwide recognition.
*Ordinary World* by Lu Yao depicts the struggles and perseverance of ordinary people. It has inspired generations of Chinese to face life’s hardships head-on, profoundly influencing public values. It is a masterpiece of realist literature beloved by the entire nation.
\"Border Town\" by Shen Congwen portrays the beauty of pure rural human nature, reshapes the Chinese people’s perception of idyllic life and warmth, and influences the direction of rural-themed writing in modern prose and novels.
Historical biography: \"Records of the Grand Historian\" by Sima Qian. It is China’s first comprehensive history written in the biographical style; it documents a thousand years of history and possesses both historical and literary value. It established the format for compiling official histories and had an influence on the development of historiography in China.
“Those Things in the Ming Dynasty” by Dangnian Mingyue offers a popular interpretation of Ming history, helping to bring history out of niche circles. It sparked a nationwide craze for reading history books and changed the general public’s stereotypical perceptions of historical literature.
\"A Global History\" by Stavrianos breaks away from regional limitations by examining human history from a global perspective, reshaping the way we view world history and becoming a mainstream textbook for general history education both domestically and internationally.
“Letters from Zeng Guofan to His Family” by Zeng Guofan contains letters discussing the principles of self-cultivation, scholarship, and family management. The wisdom he demonstrated in dealing with the world and exercising self-discipline continues to be relevant today; this book serves as a reference model for Chinese people in terms of personal development and family education.
Business thinking & social science: “The Wealth of Nations” by Adam Smith. A pioneering work in modern economics, it puts forward the theory of market economy, lays the foundation for the global economic system, and influences the economic development and business regulations of various countries.