On April 23rd, 2009, Xianfeng wrote to Emperor Cheng, Yuan Di and Ji Di.
Comments:
The previous time here refers to Zeng Guofan's first appearance. When he first came out of the mountain, he was in high spirits, hoping to do something great with great vigour, but the fetters of reality and the frustration of the battlefield made him disheartened and idle at home.
This time, Zeng Guofan's attitude towards life has changed greatly, and he is more willing to spend more time dealing with people. For example, you should be considerate when socializing, and you must reply to the information sent by others in time. These were not paid so much attention to before, even unbearable, and now they are given enough attention.
In Zeng Guofan's transformation, we can see his concern for people. Everyone's position is different, and it is necessary to cooperate with all kinds of people to achieve great things. Taking others seriously is a very important aspect. Only by gathering talents or not letting opponents interfere with themselves can things be done well.
Do things in the right place at the right time. But many times, we ignore people and this part.
Day 135 | Week 20-2
Xianfeng nine years from May 6 to emperor.
Comments:
Here, we see Zeng Guofan once again show his attitude and begin to make great efforts to deal with people. Respond to official documents and letters in time.
This sincere attitude towards others can also be exchanged for sincere treatment from others. The resentment and melancholy in my heart gradually disappeared, and I had a more positive attitude towards things and life.
A proactive attitude towards life should also be my attitude towards life.
Day 136 | Week 20-3
Xianfeng nine years from June 4th to emperor.
Comments:
Zeng Guofan was famous for getting up early at that time. Li Hongzhang is also a person who doesn't like getting up early, but he took the lead in getting up early for his teacher, Zeng Dashuai, and later gradually developed a good habit of getting up early.
Here Zeng Guofan is talking about the educational method of setting an example. Needless to say, if you do and act, you will naturally form the power of example, and everyone in the team will follow suit, thus achieving the purpose of education.
Words and deeds are often the main reason why many truths finally become empty words.
Day 137 | Week 20-4
Xianfeng nine years from June 4th to emperor.
Comments:
Reading is an indispensable part of life and a part of "children's demeanor", which is what we call temperament.
Reading is not to show how many books you can read, but to internalize your character and ability, solve practical problems and exercise your character. When these two points are achieved, the meaning of reading comes out.
Parents should set a good example if they want their children to study. I am also a person who loves reading first.
Day 138 | Week 20-5
On June 14th, the ninth year of Xianfeng, Jize was given a letter.
Comments:
Do you need to remember anything when reading? No need.
It is good to understand the logic of the author's book by yourself. These things that are understood after thinking will become their own. If you learn by rote, you can only record other people's knowledge without internalizing it into your own.
Reading still needs persistence. Read some every day and stick to it.
Do you need any methods to study? You don't need it. Just looking.
Day 139 | Week 20-6
On August 12, 2009, Xianfeng sent a letter to Jize.
Comments:
Being able to do one thing well all the time is a very precious character in Zeng Guofan's view.
Most things are not bad at first, and the initial passion is full of energy. But the middle is not good, there is no end in sight and hope is lost.
Zeng Guofan encouraged his son to stick to it, even when there was no hope. Only by persisting in doing it can we go to the end and see the wonderful places.
A chicken soup: not because I saw hope; But because of persistence, we saw hope. * * * Encourage.
Day140th | Week 20-7
On August 22nd, 2009, Xianfeng wrote to Emperor Cheng, Yuan Di and Ji Di.
Comments:
Do what you should do outside, be diligent and prudent, and be modest and prudent. Take care of the whole family at home and live in harmony with neighbors.
I really admire Zeng Guofan's idea of taking the initiative to do things. He won't wait for someone to tell him to do something himself. It's that you can change yourself and take the initiative to do things. This proactive attitude can make you a reliable force in the team.
Taking the initiative is also taking responsibility. And sometimes the responsibility is not given by others, but by yourself.
If you are not lazy and willing to do things, you can do things well.