1. The key to cultivating the fundamentals

1. Ambition: To be a first-class person.

2. Persistence: With perseverance, nothing is impossible. Three major elements: first, persistence, second, concentration, and third, gradualness.

3. Specialization: use your strength to get ideas. Authoritarian, dedicated, dedicated, specialized.

4. Familiarity: Even stupid efforts can yield big results. If it becomes refined through "cooking", it cannot be relied upon in the end. Establish scale first, then seek proficiency.

2. The secret to cultivating the body and mind

5. Yu: Let yourself be open-minded. A "rich" person is one who is open to all kinds of rivers and has great tolerance. If you are wealthy, you will have no blame; if you are wealthy, you will have no disputes. When you live in the world, live with prosperity, and keep it with chastity, then there will be no difficulties and no disadvantages. The word "Yu" can help you escape from dangerous situations.

6. Quietness: You can take the initiative better by not moving. Quietness is for self-cultivation, and without tranquility, you will not get far; sit quietly to maintain your health, and abiding by one word is better than taking hundreds of medicines; quietness is the king of impatience, and you can only do things with a calm mind; if someone hits you first, I will hit you second.

7. Light: Taste the true meaning of life. People who work hard and endure humiliation and heavy burdens should seek relief from the word "light". Maintain your health with indifference, conduct yourself with indifference, serve as an official with indifference, and study with distance and indifference.

8. Leave some leisure time to accommodate important events. Find stillness in the midst of movement, take a break from the busy schedule, and reveal the great wisdom of life in the ordinary. Leisure meaning: Many things in the world are caused by mistakes, and you can be more calm; Leisure heart: The word "xiao" is the secret to nourishing the heart; Leisure sentiment: You must be able to take it but also let it go; Leisure plan: At the critical moment, use "xiao" The word determines the storm.

9. Loose: Don’t scratch your eyebrows and beard. When doing things, be relaxed and relaxed, tighten up on big things and relax on small things, and you will be more efficient.

3. The secret to shaping the image

10. Brightness: The brighter the eyes, the brighter the heart. "To take on big things, it all depends on the two words of Ming and Qiang." The word "Ming" is the way to deal with the matter, and it is the most difficult to come by. When doing big things, knowledge should be the main thing, and talent can be the supplement; wise people protect themselves, and the word "Ming" is the first priority in dealing with things; knowing people's wisdom, and employing people must predict others; people value self-knowledge, and self-knowledge leads to wisdom; shrewdness is due to innateness, and savvy Because of knowledge.

11. Practicality: Rely on the word "seriousness" to conquer the world. I once regarded the word "practical" as the foundation for achieving great things, and believed that only by being down-to-earth and starting from the shallow and practical aspects can the career be prosperous and long-lasting. It is better to know ten things about the world than to do seven points.

12. Hard: A true hero gives up easily. Strength is the virtue of self-reliance, and perseverance is an essential quality for those who do great things.

13. Frugality: Those who use good things should use them sparingly. If you are frugal in body, you will be self-reliant and self-respecting; if you are frugal in managing your family, your family will be prosperous; if you are frugal in officialdom, you will be honest and high-ranking.

14. Heavy: "Heavy" means stable and calm, and can be used for important events. If a gentleman is not serious, he will not be powerful; if he acts steadily, he will win but not lose; being steady is a noble sign and should not be used by frivolous people.

4. The secret to being undefeated as an official

15. Integrity: Hold on to the talisman of protecting an official. Qing, diligence, and prudence are known as the three maxims of being an official, among which the word "qing" ranks first. Integrity is the foundation of life; if you practice integrity, you will be able to convince others.

16. Diligence: Diligence is the most important thing in life. Diligence is the first duty of an official. Diligence leads to intelligence, which is the secret of being a good official.

17. Caution: The more cautious you are, the more likely you are to win. In the turmoil of the officialdom, the word "caution" must be used to steer the ship; if you are cautious in your heart, you will not be in danger if you are in a high position; disaster comes from your mouth, so you should be cautious in your words; use caution to control arrogance and you will be invincible. Lu Kun said: "Real and great heroes all come out of being generals by working hard and working hard."

18. Loyalty: To do great things, you must establish a good brand. "Loyalty" is not only a moral imperative, but also the golden rule of life. Self-cultivation with the word "loyalty" can calm the mind and cultivate a strong spirit; treat others with the word "loyalty", and you can make true friends and help each other; use the word "loyalty" in doing things, there is a kind of concentration, precision and courage to be true. The spirit ahead is indestructible. The word "loyalty" is the only way to be promoted and promoted, and it is also the only way to go down in history.

19. Ren: Seize the heart of the people tightly. "Benevolent governance" is the highest state of governance pursued by Confucianism. Han Yu said: "Charity is called benevolence." Use kindness more than benevolence, and use power more than courtesy. Benevolent people have skills: the first thing in government is to love the people. The greatest achievements in the world are mostly made from the word "unbearable"; the endless progress in the world is mostly made from the word "not self-sufficient".

5. The secret to building interpersonal relationships

20. Sincerity: If you do not keep your word, it is worthless. Sincerity is the foundation of a saint, and a person who is extreme is a saint. The word "sincerity" is the key to success. Sincerity is the way to conduct yourself, and it can be the foundation of the world; honesty is the way to treat others, and if you stick to the word "sincerity", no one can be your friend; loyalty is the way to serve the country, and it is flaunted with "blood sincerity". Calling the clouds to gather, there will be no disadvantage.

21. Respect: Win the space for improvement. The word "reverence" is the "Holy Gate Programme" and "The Essential Method of Preservation" in Confucianism. It marks a person's physical and mental cultivation, and also indicates the person's life path and career orientation. Only by respecting yourself can you have self-esteem, only by respecting your relatives can you maintain a harmonious family, only by respecting others can you make others respect you, and only by being dedicated can you have a successful career.

22. Forgive me: It is better to think more about bad people than good people. Forgiveness is the foundation of morality. It is not only a way to deal with temporary situations, but also a way to cultivate yourself in daily life. Seek common ground while reserving differences, and work together to achieve great things. No kindness is greater than forgiveness, no virtue is greater than jealousy; tolerating others' shortcomings is a heroic act; repaying evil with kindness, turning enemies into friends.

23. Harmony: Those who are not in harmony are not invincible. It manifests itself as "harmony" in dealing with others; it manifests as "harmony" in running a family; it manifests as "harmony" in its adult orientation; and it manifests as "neutralization" in its self-cultivation. In theory, it is a kind of cultivation and a belief. In practice, it is a superb life strategy; it is not only a goal, but also an important means to achieve success.

24. Modesty: A gentleman is greater than others, only in his humility. The essence of the word "modesty" is that one is humble enough to be superior to others, to consider one's own needs as insufficient, to never be self-sufficient, to always leave room for oneself to pursue, and to keep making progress. When you have achievements, keep in mind that "the flowers are not fully blooming and the moon is not full". Modesty has its own limits, but being too modest is close to hypocrisy.

6. The Secret to Expanding the Situation

25. Support: Persistence and support can build extraordinary achievements. The use of the word "stand" does not solely rely on might. It is mainly manifested in clearly discerning the overall situation, standing up, and having the courage to take on responsibilities. When encountering difficult and critical moments, stand erect and persevere without wavering or being discouraged. If the situation is favorable, then move forward indomitably. , move forward without any doubt.

26. Spicy: Don’t miss important things because of kindness. It is specially designed to save the shortcomings of the word "benevolence". In troubled times, use heavy codes, and be cautious when using your hands.

27. Change: Those who achieve great things should seek change in a timely manner. He had three changes in his life and was known as a "fickle person". He is good at understanding changes and has insight into the changing laws of the world, so he is far-sighted; he is good at seeking changes and constantly adjusting himself, so he can move with the times and adapt to the trend; he is quick to adapt to changes, no matter how critical it is, he can always turn danger into safety and turn disaster into disaster. Victory; he is cautious about self-change, based on stability and prudence, methodical, and does not change easily for small gains and small harms.

28. Regret: Don’t be afraid to expose your shortcomings. If there is a trace of regret in the heart, a micro vitality will grow.

7. The secret to resolving crises

29. Patience: Perseverance will lead to victory. The four tolerances of being an official (tolerance to coldness, tolerance to hardship, tolerance to hard work, and tolerance to leisure) are indispensable; in difficult situations, you must work hard with the word "patience"; if you can endure the hardship and get through, you are a hero.

30. Slowness: Slowness is the best way to get things done. It is better to take things slowly. "Slow down" can correct the disease of impatience, leave enough room when doing things, think more carefully, plan more rigorously, and be foolproof. Use slowness to wait for changes, advance and retreat freely; use slowness to relieve urgency, and seek victory in stability; haste makes waste, and take the long term in everything.

31. Slip: Do what you don’t want to do. Although it has a derogatory connotation, it has a positive effect. When it comes to dealing with people, "slippery" means only doing superficial perfunctory things without taking things seriously. In certain circumstances, taking perfunctory measures is the most appropriate approach. Its extended meaning also means "integration", "flexibility" and "machine change". In times of crisis, it can help ease conflicts and resolve crises, and is an effective lubricant when doing things. Zeng's later work style was based on the words "hun", "yuan", "humble", "retreat" and "slippery", etc., from smooth to round, gradually leaving no trace, and his methods became much more sophisticated. If it is too slippery, it will change from small slippery to big slippery, and then tend to become slippery. Therefore, it cannot be misused and should not be regarded as a regular method.

32. Exhibition: Turn big things into small things. Use the word "expansion" to put aside difficult things and wait for the best time to solve them to make them more complete. It was once called "the secret of officialdom". The old accounts that have accumulated over the years can be settled in one fell swoop.

8. The secret to a perfect life

33. Hun: From smart to confused. "Hun" means "confused". It is difficult to be smart, and even harder to be confused, and it is even more difficult to go from being smart to being confused. Hide your edge and hide it, but don't reveal it too much, so that you won't attract people's jealousy; don't do things with sharp edges and corners, but leave enough room, so that you can be convenient for others and yourself. The secret of "Hun" is to protect one's talents so that they can be revealed at the most appropriate time and to the most appropriate degree, so as to achieve the greatest benefit. When I wake up from drunkenness, I use the word "hun" to describe it.

34. Forbearance: Only by being able to endure others can you defeat others. The first meaning: It requires strong self-control, which is "cultivating oneself and forbearance". The second meaning: To be tolerant of others, to be forgiving to others, and to be tolerant of oneself, this is "tolerance in life". The third meaning: It requires perseverance to never give up until the goal is achieved, and courage to sacrifice everything to achieve the goal. This is "tactical tolerance." The fourth meaning: When it is time to cut off, it will be cut off without leaving any future troubles. This is "tolerance in cutting things off". To achieve great things, all four are indispensable.

The tension of tolerance - take a step back to open up the world;

The harmony of tolerance - be considerate to others and be convenient to yourself;

The tenacity of tolerance - Knock out your teeth and swallow them with blood;

The perseverance of forbearance - enduring to the end is the real skill;

The courage of forbearance - don't miss the big deal by pretending to be kind.

35. Retreat: One step back, two steps forward. When it comes to success and fame, you can avoid disasters and protect yourself by retreating from the rapids; when dealing with interpersonal conflicts, staying humble and giving in, you can resolve crises and build good social relationships; when doing things, you can advance and retreat, and be eclectic, and you can always be in control. initiative. The best state is to retreat well without ever retreating lightly, and to retreat without leaving any trace.

36. Circle: You might as well turn a few more circles. The wonderful thing about a circle is that it is round but not slippery, square inside and round outside, with plenty of room for swimming. The inner square is round, and it can bend and stretch freely; pay attention to the word "round" in the writing.