The world is so big; focus on living well in the present first.

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The world is so vast; focus on living well in the present first. Everyone has the right to live their life in the way they choose. With such a big world out there, of course you can go and see it. It’s just that watching this isn’t a free lunch; it also requires capital and certain conditions. If you lack the necessary skills, going out and returning will only reveal that it’s even harder to find a job. Xu Xiake’s ancestors owned several hectares of farmland and amassed tens of thousands of books; there was a building in their home called the “Ten Thousand Books Tower” dedicated to storing these books. Xu Xiake spent 22 years there, studying hard and reading extensively before setting out on his travels. Li Bai traveled throughout the beautiful lands of China because of his talent to compose a hundred poems after just one drink, his willingness to face exile with grace, and his ability to write poems for Emperor Xuanzong, to tell Gao Lishi to take off his boots, and to ask Yang Yuhuan to grind ink for him. Read a thousand books before traveling ten thousand miles. If your so-called \"trip to explore\" is undertaken without the necessary skills, without enough funds to give you confidence, without a basic understanding of daily life and self-help techniques, without knowledge of astronomy, geography, local customs and traditions – if it’s done merely for those photos that must be posted on social media, or for the likes from others… then such a trip is nothing more than moving from a place where you’ve had enough to a place where others are already tired of it. “The world is so big; I want to go and see it too. ”But I don’t have the courage to resign and go on a trip so carefreely; I have elders to support and children to take care of, I own a house and a car and have loans to pay off, so I need to build up some capital first for this trip. Because I don’t want to travel on a tight budget or in poor conditions; I want to plan my itineraries according to my own preferences, stay in safe and comfortable hotels, enjoy delicious and hygienic food, meet interesting people with their own stories, and have a high-quality trip where I can fully engage. Before pursuing freedom, overcome these challenges first: wait until you have enough strength to manage your time as you see fit, until you possess enough talent to fulfill your ambitions, until you can be more satisfied with your work, take better care of your loved ones, and assume greater responsibilities toward your family. Only then can you think about pursuing a passionate love affair or going on impulsive trips. I have no interest in discussing those old sayings and principles, like \"How can you clean the world if you can’t even clean your own home\"; if you lack talent, virtue, and competence, then even working as a sanitation worker would be better than trying to rule the world. Do the current tasks to the best of your ability; it’s not too late to go out and explore then. If you never read or think, if you have never studied the history of your hometown, if you have never learned about the city where you live, if you have never appreciated the spring flowers, autumn moons, summer fireflies, and winter snows around you, if you have never reflected on the everyday tasks of mending things, cooking meals, and enduring the hardships of life, then whether you are walking on the road or lying in bed, whether you are standing on a mountain or crouching on the ground, whether you are in public places or in private quarters, it will all be equally empty, boring, and uninteresting. Some people claim to want to see the world and enjoy life, but in reality, they have already lived their lives in the wrong way. Too polite to strangers, too distant with those around ； Crying for strangers in sensational shows, yet refusing to give genuine applause to those around them. When sincerity is required, one devises schemes and schemes after schemes; when wisdom is needed, one cannot distinguish between right and wrong and doesn’t know what to do. Without promotion at work, there’s no capital for starting a business; one can’t undertake major tasks, and they disdain to do minor ones. When others rely on their skills, he complains that he doesn’t have a chance; when others do get such opportunities, he complains that it’s unfair. And thus, one falls into a repetitive vicious cycle, an endless pit filled with negative energy. If you are confident enough, you won’t care about deliberate comparisons ； If you are strong enough, you will be willing to admit your momentary fear openly. Know yourself first, then know others ； Get to know the people around you first, then the whole world. If you have always followed what others say without ever taking the time to listen to your own true voice, then it means you don’t understand yourself, and you certainly have no right to expect others to understand you. No one can reap benefits without putting in any effort; no one will look up to someone just because they have been to more places. Without the ability and courage to turn the trivialities of life into something beautiful, one cannot see the stories in the eyes of those around them no matter how far one travels, nor can one understand the signs of hardship on the faces of those who are away from home. There are surprises every day in life, and miracles everywhere in existence. If you can’t live the present, then what’s the point of talking about traveling far? Pain is never wealth; it is reflection on pain that can become wealth. Adversity never makes one grow; it is taking on the challenges of adversity that leads to growth. Long journeys are never a form of redemption; mature and rational people are able to heal themselves at their own pace, without needing anyone to save them. Life is originally a journey; we are on the road every day.