Only by moving steadily can we reach far!

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Only by moving steadily can we reach far! Online commentator: Wu Yangyun. There are ancient teachings that advise us to avoid haste and practice patience, as steady progress leads to long-term success. On a long journey, there are uphill sections, downhill sections, flat areas, high mountains, deep waters, straight paths, and curves; the road conditions vary depending on the environment. To go far, one must always be aware of changes in the external environment and adopt different approaches. Stability does not mean moving slowly at all times; rather, it means moving fast when it is appropriate to do so ； When it’s time to move slowly, one should slow down. Walking at a moderate pace, without haste or urgency, without panting or rushing, and taking one step at a time – only in this way can one have enough energy to cover long distances without putting oneself at risk; this is true steadiness. The same is true for safe production; we cannot neglect safety management due to tight schedules, heavy tasks, or limited time, nor can we ignore potential hazards or fail to take precautions against accidents. The collapse of a cooling tower at the Fengcheng Power Plant in Jiangxi on November 24 teaches us that we must follow natural laws in everything we do; we should not blindly pursue efficiency or race against time by setting targets to complete key projects within 100 days, ignoring the fact that cement needs time to set. It is even more unacceptable to go against objective laws by removing the formwork before the cement has fully dried, which led to the collapse of all the construction equipment and concrete access routes, resulting in a serious accident that should not have occurred. Instead, thorough investigations should be conducted in advance, supported by scientific reasoning, and scientific management goals should be set. By taking into account factors such as favorable timing, geographical advantages, and harmonious teamwork, safety and quality control should be strengthened, and the construction progress accelerated, so as to fully complete the construction tasks while ensuring safety and quality. The same is true for business operations. For a business, sustainable operation is of paramount importance; steady development is the right path, and it represents an attitude of responsibility toward the organization, its employees, and society. The temporary ups and downs in a company’s performance are not absolutely crucial; what matters is knowing how to remain humble when things are going well, and knowing how to stay low-key when things are declining, in order to foster future growth. Strong winds don’t last long, nor do sudden rains; only in this way can an organization develop steadily. If one merely pursues high growth at all costs, ignoring changes in the external environment and sacrificing stability in the process, then once those external conditions change, the organization will lack stability and be prone to crises that can become uncontrollable at any time. Conversely, if stability is pursued at the expense of the company’s long-term development and opportunities are missed, resulting in the loss of business prospects and a decline in market share, it will ultimately lead to operational crises for the company. It’s like when walking on a flat road one should consider going at full speed; if one moves slowly, competitors will have the opportunity to catch up and overtake us ； When traveling through high mountains and rugged terrain, one should move slowly and carefully, step by step, in order to reach the flat ground safely; if one rushes forward in a hasty manner, they will surely fall into the valleys. The same is true for planning one’s life journey; the same applies to a company or any organization. Only by knowing when to advance, retreat, act quickly or slowly can one take a steady and long-term path forward. It is also only by understanding the importance of patience over haste that success can be achieved. November 26, 2016