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The company has an opportunity for studying abroad, which is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing quite a stir within the organization.
This opportunity is like a shining treasure, drawing envious glances from many colleagues, their eyes filled with desire and longing.
And Xiaoling stands out among the treasure seekers as the lucky one who successfully secured this spot.
But I know that Xiaoling's good fortune is no coincidence; it is the result of her long-term dedication, much like a pearl formed through countless challenges in the depths of the sea.
Every day after work, while others drag their weary bodies toward the warm harbor of home, Xiaoling, like a determined Traveler, heads to her evening English class.
Under the dim streetlights, her solitary figure stretches long, as if it were a faithful companion on her journey to pursue her dreams.
I once asked her in confusion, "The chances of using English in our work are very slim. Why do you work so hard to learn it? Isn't it tiring?"
Xiaoling jokingly replied, "How could it not be tiring? After each class, I feel like a puppet drained of all its energy.
But I've always wanted the chance to study abroad; it's a small flame that has been burning in my heart.
You know, my family's financial situation isn't good, like barren land struggling to nurture tall trees; it simply can't support my dream of studying abroad.
So I have to find a way myself, working to earn money while preparing for English exams.
Dreams are still worth having; what if they come true?"
Learning truly is a process with a long return period. Before that, one must be like a lonely night watchman, enduring solitude and holding onto their original intention.
After countless days of exhaustion from work, she still goes to class. What kind of fatigue is that?
It feels as if heavy lead weights are pressing down on her body; each step requires immense willpower.
After class, facing the pitch-black midnight, the entire world seems swallowed by darkness, leaving her alone to cautiously make her way home.
Her footsteps echo on the silent streets, resonating with the struggles within her heart.
Xiaoling has also thought about giving up, like a ship lost in the vast ocean, wanting to abandon that unreachable shore.
But ultimately, willpower prevailed: after studying for so long, wouldn’t it be a pity to give up? It’s like a mountaineer who has already climbed most of the way; how could they abandon the glory of reaching the summit just because of temporary fatigue?
In this world, the biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful people lies in this: unsuccessful people only think about action, like bubbles that burst with a gentle blow. In contrast, successful people only think about giving up, while their actions flow like an unceasing river, persisting all the way.
Su Shi once said: "Broadly Observing and Selectively Extracting, Accumulating Knowledge and Releasing It Sparingly."
This is akin to farming; one must first carefully sow seeds, fertilize, and water them, patiently waiting for the crops to grow silently in the soil and accumulate enough nutrients before there can be a harvest.
The pace of today’s society jumps at our fingertips; everyone seems like a wound-up machine, impatiently eager to obtain everything, as if forgetting the original intention of student days: continuous accumulation leads to fruitful output.
It’s like building a house; if one only thinks about quickly constructing tall buildings without laying a solid foundation, that house will ultimately be a precarious castle in the air.
Some say that effort does not guarantee success, but success absolutely cannot be separated from effort. It’s as absurd as wanting to reap fruits without planting trees.
Others say that failure is the mother of success; without experiencing failure, how can one grasp the true essence of success? Only by going through countless failures can one get infinitely closer to success.
For this reason, you must continuously strive and challenge yourself; only through effort can you touch success.
Just like Edison inventing the light bulb, he experienced countless failures. Each failure was a stepping stone toward success. Through constant attempts and efforts, he finally brought light to the world.
There’s a saying I prefer: "You must work very hard to appear effortless." This is like the tip of an iceberg; people only see that small part above water while unaware of the massive ice block supporting it beneath.
Zuo Si was a famous poet of the Western Jin dynasty. When he expressed his lofty ambitions, he was mocked by many; those jeers felt like cold swords piercing him.
He did not lose heart but remained steadfast like a resilient pine tree, holding onto his aspirations. In that corner where no one believed in him, he worked silently.
History proves that sometimes others speak just for momentary pleasure and should not be taken seriously. Persisting in your dreams and working hard for them will surely yield results.
Just like Van Gogh, whose works were misunderstood during his lifetime and met with countless ridicule. Yet he remained committed to his artistic pursuit; today, his paintings have become treasures in the world’s art collection.
Zuo Si accumulated decades of effort, much like a solitary craftsman meticulously carving his work.
When "Three Capitals Rhapsody" was published, it caused quite a stir; it was the culmination of his years of hard work, shining like a brilliant star in the literary sky.
When someone around you achieves success, rarely do people say: "That person seems very hardworking; they deserve it," or "That person is diligent; they deserve it," or "That person is exceptionally talented; they deserve it."
More evaluations suggest that he is truly lucky. However, what people refer to as good luck is often the result of unseen efforts, perseverance, and the accumulation of strength that eventually leads to a breakthrough.
When bamboo breaks through the soil, it shoots up rapidly because it has stored immense energy underground during its early growth.
In the darkness of the soil, it silently takes root, with its roots extending outward like countless small hands gripping the earth tightly, absorbing nutrients. A pupa wishing to break free from its cocoon to become a beautiful butterfly must also endure a long period of confinement and overcome obstacles.
Within that narrow cocoon, the pupa struggles continuously; each struggle represents a yearning for rebirth. Finally, when it breaks free and transforms into a butterfly, it is a magnificent metamorphosis of life.
Water can wear away stone through persistent dripping day and night.
Those seemingly insignificant drops of water carry unwavering faith; each drop that falls is like a declaration of determination against the stone, ultimately leading to the erosion of stone by water.
The good fortune you see is nourished by all the energy expended in unseen growth.
Just like a blooming flower, people only see its vibrant petals but are unaware of how much effort its roots have put in underground for this moment.
Every goal has a process of accumulation before it can be achieved.
No success comes without effort, and no good fortune occurs without reason; behind the luck you see lies a foundation built on hard work.
This is akin to every legend having countless untold stories of sweat and perseverance behind it.
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