As the saying goes: "The children of the poor will become masters early." The environment has a certain impact on people's growth. People in adversity are able to face themselves more squarely, tap into their courage and great potential, fight bravely, and ultimately become successful.
As far as success is concerned, regardless of good times or bad times, they are all external factors and rely on internal factors to work. This can explain why "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from poverty and humbleness, and dandies have become great men." This is because people in good times are easily deceived. They are often greedy for enjoyment, do not know how to forge ahead, and do not know what suffering is. And how can people become successful if they have no ambition and no enterprising spirit? People in adversity are different. They suffer hardships and struggle against fate and difficulties again and again. In order to get out of adversity, most of them have established lofty ambitions and firm goals. People will not look up when there is no pressure, and they will not strive for progress when there is no motivation. Once they have both, they will unleash their astonishing potential. This is what people in good times generally don't have.
Of course, since the environment is an external factor, not all people who are in good times cannot become successful, and not all people who are in adverse circumstances will become successful. There is no inevitable connection between them. If people in good times can not seek comfort, set high aspirations, and work hard, why worry about not being able to succeed? On the contrary, if people in adversity cannot withstand the hardship, they will become depressed or even be swallowed up.
Throughout the ages, many celebrities have succeeded through adversity. Like Sima Qian, he was castrated and suffered great humiliation due to Li Ling's case, but he finally withstood the ordeal and worked hard to write the glorious masterpiece - "Historical Records". Another example is the modern Chinese Zhang Shibo. He experienced a huge change from a strong swimmer to a high paraplegia, but he did not get depressed. Instead, he turned it into motivation, studied diligently, and completed many things that healthy people could not do. There are also Zhang Haidi, Li Zhengdao... there are countless celebrities who have become successful in adversity. The students in Beijing's "Hongzhi Class" all grew up in difficult situations and learned to use courage, wisdom and strength to overcome difficulties. They are like grass in the wild, ravaged by wind and rain but not falling, and how can the vitality of those "flowers" in the greenhouse compare with them?
“When heaven is about to entrust a great responsibility to a man, he must first strain his mind and will, strain his muscles and bones, starve his skin, deplete his body, and confuse his actions. Therefore, tempting his heart and forbearance has benefited him. Impossible. "It seems that you can't reach the other side of victory without going through wind and waves; you can't see the rainbow without going through wind and rain; you can't achieve great things without enduring hardships. Therefore, young people, if you are in good times, please step out of the "greenhouse" and have the courage to face difficult challenges; if you are in adversity, don't be discouraged and overcome difficulties bravely. As people say: "Suffering is a school." And whether you learn well or not depends on yourself.
There is also Sima Qian who used his crucified legs to become a historical record
Sun Tzu cradled his crooked legs to learn the art of war
Mao Zedong wanted to teach at Peking University but was assigned to be a librarian at Peking University and ended up getting to know each other. Li Dazhao, the pioneer of communism at that time
Su Wu herded sheep and became a marquis
It was only when Yue Fei resisted the imperial edict that the scene of the storm pavilion
In the 1960s and 1970s All the decentralized young people are today's talents
Mao Zedong, a great man of the generation who once dominated the Chinese political arena, led the Chinese working people to overthrow the three mountains that were pressing on them, and buried the system of exploitation. To spend money to buy books, I actually walked more than 20 miles to borrow books from relatives and friends' houses. I would go out to herd cattle during the day, and study hard under the dim soybean oil lamp at night. It was this spirit of pursuing knowledge and perseverance that gave him great ideals and ambitions, and later made him an outstanding people's leader in China. The famous writer Gorky has experienced the bitterness of the world since he was a child. Even if he was tired from working and had backache, he would not give up a moment to read a book. He often secretly learned to write under the whip of his boss, and finally became a famous writer. Edison, the great American inventor, could not afford books or equipment for experiments when he was a child, so he collected bottles and cans everywhere. Once, he was doing an experiment on a train and accidentally caused an explosion. The conductor slapped him in the face, and he was deafened in one ear. The hardships in life and physical defects did not discourage him. He studied more diligently and finally became a world-famous scientist.
Adversity
In the early Qing Dynasty, there were only 120,000 Qing disciples fighting against the Ming Dynasty’s more than 3 million armed forces. It was an adversity, but they successfully defeated the Ming Dynasty army. , including Li Zicheng, who once represented the will of the people. In fact, the Qing Dynasty grew up in adversity. It can be described by the words of the "Book of Changes" "Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement." Once the Qing Dynasty gained the world, it immediately entered In good times, they became self-proclaimed and lost their original modesty and self-improvement spirit. The children of the Eight Banners actually learned to be parasites in their comfortable life, lost their true nature as children of the Qing Dynasty, and finally perished, leaving our country with more than a hundred years of humiliation. history; let us look at the history of the Chinese revolution led by the Communist Party of China. The Chinese revolution led by the Communist Party of China also emerged and grew up in the adversity of history. Their adversity can be described as arduous, such as The many difficult days during the Long March and the Anti-Japanese War are unimaginable for people today. However, the great and wise Communist Party of China led the Chinese people and established New China after 28 years of hard work; as history is, so are people. , Therefore, adversity is more conducive to human growth. In the long history of China, dynasties and generations have come and gone, and most of the rises have been those who grew up in adversity.
What is gratifying is that the Communist Party of China with Comrade Hu Jintao as General Secretary The Chinese Communists are truly prepared for danger in times of peace and take history as a mirror. They are practicing the "Three Represents" with their people-friendly, caring, serving, pragmatic, and thrifty style, and with the purpose of the Chinese Communist Party to serve the people wholeheartedly, and It has profoundly affected all Chinese Communists, and they have truly and thoroughly won the hearts and minds of the entire party and the people of the country, and have received the broadest support and support of the people. They are the core of the Chinese people in the new century. I hope that they are shouldering the important task of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and leading the great Chinese people forward!
Former US President Clinton and former British Prime Minister Heath both came from single-parent families, but this does not mean that single-parent families or domestic violence are conducive to growth.
In terms of the circumstances under which talents grow, they can be divided into those who develop talents in good times and those who develop talents in adversity. The various conveniences provided by good times are certainly conducive to the growth of talents, but adversity is often a setback that talents often encounter in their growth and must face correctly. Many thinkers in ancient my country believed that "it is difficult to develop talents". The Wei School even said: "If you go against the grain, you will be born, and if you go with it, you will die young; if you go against it, you will be holy, and if you go with it, you will be crazy; if the grass and trees are not frosted and snowed, the business will not be solid; if the people are not Wisdom cannot be achieved by suffering." He believes that only through adversity can one become successful, which is very one-sided. However, the phenomenon of success in adversity embodies a certain regularity in a more profound sense, which is an indisputable fact.
1. Analysis of the causes of talent growth and reverse construction
(1) Due to specific historical conditions and social and political systems
The current situation can create heroes, and it can also kill peace and harmony. Block the progress and emergence of certain specific talents, causing adversity in the growth of talents. Insufficient demand for military talents in peaceful and prosperous times is not conducive to the development of people's military talents. This is a social "adversity" for the growth of military talents. However, in times of social revolution, armed struggle, or the disintegration of the world, people with military talents emerge as the times require. Students want to show their ambitions, but in this era, for talents with scientific and technological talents and literary and artistic talents, they often face the unfavorable situation of having no way to study and no way to serve the country. It can be seen that the "current situation" also has an adverse side to the growth of specific talents.
From the five social forms experienced by human beings, the feudal system and theocratic rule are the most unfavorable to the growth of talents and the most serious destruction of talents. In the European Middle Ages, the military personnel system was centered on feudal family status, and officer status was a hereditary privilege for a small number of nobles. This blocked the channels for a large number of civilians and their children to become officers and display and develop their military talents. It was implemented after the Sui and Tang Dynasties in my country. The imperial examination system was actually a trap that restricted people from displaying their talents. The vast majority of workers lost the opportunity to study due to life constraints, and it was impossible for them to participate in the imperial examination and pursue an official career. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, eight-legged essays were used to select scholars. Candidates could only follow the gourd's drawings and make suggestions for the ancients. They were not allowed to have independent thoughts. The imperial examination system became a shackle that restricted people's success. I don’t know how many talents have been buried under this systemic adversity.
(2) Due to backward outdated concepts and old habits
Some outdated concepts and old habits in our country’s history have created various adversities and still constrain the growth of talents. progress. The first is the habitual adversity of seniority. Whether a person with high moral integrity and talent can enter his position must be ranked in order of qualifications. "Everyone who is stupid or wise must be qualified." Promotion and promotion must be "ranked downwards according to qualifications, one after another." . ． Those with junior qualifications have no choice but to obey the arrangements, endure hardships for years, or even be buried in the ground for a long time. The second is the interpersonal adversity of jealousy of talents. In an environment full of jealousy, it is difficult for talents to get ahead. Even if they achieve success, they will not feel a sense of accomplishment. Instead, they will feel restricted. Some people cannot allow talents to stand out, and even individual leaders lack the due magnanimity. They would rather have talented people go to waste than let them "come to the fore" and "show their face", resulting in potential talents being "taken by dragons." The tiger must lie down." The third is the social, cultural and psychological adversity of a closed and conservative society. Traditional Chinese culture regards the conservative and introverted psychological character as a virtue of self-esteem, and the philosophies of life such as "it is better to hide your clumsiness than to be clever" and "never try to do whatever you want". Out of so-called "self-esteem" needs.
For example, young talents have suggestions and ideas for work, are academically researched and insightful, and even have doubts about some authoritative conclusions, but they do not show the slightest trace, because once they "do what they do best" and make a joke, wouldn't it be embarrassing? Being scorned by others and losing "self-esteem"... In this way, how many insights have been brought to naught, and how many creations have been aborted? Improper emphasis on self-esteem is tantamount to creating mental shackles and psychological adversity for oneself.
(3) Imbalance in talent development
In long-distance running competitions, those in front often bear greater wind resistance or headwind force. The same principle applies to the development and progress of talents. Once someone becomes famous, or even becomes a public figure, society and people around him will pay more attention to him, have higher expectations for him, and the requirements for him will be more demanding. This creates a kind of pressure invisibly, which can also be called a "happy adversity".
There is also an adversity caused by the "Matthew Effect": due to the different growth rates of talents, outstanding talents in the front are easily recognized by the organization and society, and receive honors and rewards; Talents are difficult to be recognized and often fall into the troubles and adversities of the "Matthew Effect". The "Matthew Effect" often promotes the development of apparent talents at the expense of the development of potential talents, thereby depriving potential talents of their development opportunities and possibilities. The "Matthew Effect" creates artificial adversities and obstacles to the growth of potential talents through this "deprivation" mechanism, which not only suppresses talents, but also buries talents.
(4) Talents are determined by their personality traits
The British philosopher John Mill said in "On Liberty": "A person with genius is, by definition, better than any other person." Men who have more individuality are less able than anyone else to adapt without feeling the harmful constraints of those few molds which society has prepared to save its members the trouble of forming individual characters. This distinctive personality is often not tolerated by old traditional concepts, decadent social systems and backward habits. The more outstanding talents are, the more resistance they have to withstand from all aspects of society. Therefore, talents with distinctive personalities often face the severe test of social adversity, especially those thinkers and politicians who are determined to destroy the old world and build a new world. They want to rebel against the decadent social system, and their personalities must be in line with the society at that time. Not tolerated. And if the ideological giants and political giants in history were so content and obeyed orders, then the social system environment in which they lived would not pose an adversity to them. But if that were the case, they would not be historical giants. At the same time, those talents with distinctive personalities and sharp edges will inevitably hurt some people with whom they have contact intentionally or unintentionally, and can easily make enemies and grudges. In addition, because of their outstanding talents and popularity, they are often hated by others. If there are some stubbornness and If you are stubborn, you will have difficulty coordinating with the surrounding environment. The unique personality of talents often plays a certain role in the formation of adversity in which they find themselves.
(5) Objective conditions and the status of talents
Adversity is often caused by objective social conditions, the conditions of talents themselves, the status of talents in their growth, etc.*** same decision. The family comes from a poor background and has poor living and living conditions, which are caused by the social status of the parents and cannot be changed; natural and man-made disasters come unexpectedly, leaving people helpless and irresistible; serious illness, accidental disability, congenital deficiencies, and physical defects are all part of life. This kind of misfortune, no one can do anything about; people talk lightly, and talents are not recognized, so they can only wait silently for the opportunity; they are new to the country, the environment is unfavorable, the interpersonal relationship is unfamiliar, and the work cannot open up the situation, so they can only start from scratch... The adversity caused by all kinds of dangers, disasters, poverty, hardship, and misfortunes cannot be diverted by human will. Sometimes people really cannot choose their own status and situation. This is exactly the embodiment of human passivity in the objective world.
2. Comprehensive understanding and dialectical analysis of the role of adversity in the growth of talents
Under certain conditions, adversity does have an important motivating effect on the growth of certain talents, but it does not Anyone can become a talent in adversity, and the phenomenon of success in adversity cannot be used to deny the positive effect of good times on talent growth. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive and objective understanding and dialectical and specific analysis of the role of adversity in the growth of talents.
(1) Adversity is full of thorns, but it also contains opportunities for success
Adversity does have many disadvantages for the growth of talents. However, as Bacon said, "Miracles are mostly in bad luck." appeared". Adversity often contains huge opportunities for miracles and success.
As the ancients said, misfortunes are where blessings depend. Wise men with sharp vision and sense of innovation can always break the rules, see opportunities in crises, and find countermeasures to turn danger into safety and turn defeat into victory. In late autumn of 1791, the French army invaded the Netherlands, and the Netherlands dug canals as a way to retreat. During his hesitation, Napoleon learned that a large number of spiders were spinning webs on the trees. Based on his knowledge and experience, he judged that a cold wave was coming soon, so he issued an order to stop retreating and prepare for an attack. Soon, as expected, a cold wind blew and the river froze overnight. The French army crossed the Waal River and captured the Dutch fortress of Utrecht in one fell swoop, avoiding complete failure. This is an example of Napoleon's success in discovering opportunities in adverse circumstances. It’s especially dark before dawn, and it’s especially difficult before success. In the process of talent growth, as long as you persevere in times of crisis and survive the most difficult period, opportunities may come and miracles may follow.
(2) Adversity suppresses talents but also stimulates strong motivation for talent growth.
Adversity creates difficulties for the growth of talents, creates pressure and depression, and causes frustration in the growth of talents. However, as it is said in "Cai Gen Tan": "In adverse circumstances, there are needles and medicinal stones all over the body, but Shi is working hard without realizing it; when he is in good times, there are weapons and spears in front of him, and bones are sold out, and he does not realize it." "Living in good times for a long time can easily lead to arrogance, extravagance and laziness. When people are in adversity, they lack resources, are mentally depressed, have an urgent desire to succeed, and have a strong motivation to become talented. Therefore, they can often achieve great success that is difficult to achieve in good times. The fact is that there are too many children from rich families to be useful. People who come from poor backgrounds are always in danger. Adversity leaves people with no choice. Adversity gives people a lot of pressure, and pressure can inspire strong motivation. Of course, this dynamic effect mainly depends on the positive and enterprising attitude towards life adopted by the successful people.
(3) Adversity tempers talents, but it also sharpens their good personalities.
The injured parts of trees often become the hardest. The same goes for the growth of talents. After experiencing the pain and suffering of adversity, excellent personalities can be sharpened. If young people who are determined to become successful can go through a period of adversity and hardship to "be at the bottom" of their lives, then they will be able to cope with and endure no matter what unexpected and difficult situations they encounter in the future.
Suffering in one's youth can sharpen one's temperament, which can suppress the turbidity and promote the pure, leading to a great cause. Former South African President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for opposing the apartheid system when he was young. The white rulers imprisoned him on a deserted island for 27 years. Three guards always looked for excuses to bully him. In 1991, Mandela was released from prison and elected as the president of South Africa. The three guards who guarded him in prison were also invited to attend his inauguration ceremony. Mandela also paid respectful tribute to them. Such a broad mind made all the dignitaries and distinguished guests from various countries present stand in awe. Later, Mandela explained that when he was young, he was short-tempered and had a bad temper. It was the tragic experience of the long years in prison that gave him time to think, allowing him to learn to control his emotions and learn how to deal with his pain. Suffering made him sober, enabled him to overcome his personality weaknesses, and achieved his final glory.
Fu Lei once said: "Detachment without suffering is frivolous." This sentence is profound. An important value of adversity is to enable people to learn to control their own personality, to express their personality appropriately without becoming a slave of their personality, and to eliminate bad tendencies in their personality and become a person who develops harmoniously and integrates with society. Useful talent.
(4) Adversity is caused by misfortune but also enables talents to obtain sublimated compensation
The "compensatory function" in physiology believes that if one organ of the human body becomes diseased or incomplete, another organ will be damaged. The functions of some organs will be strengthened accordingly to make up for the deficiency. For example, a blind person's ears are particularly sensitive, and the sense of touch in his hands and feet is also particularly sharp. He can even identify people's faces and images through sound and touch.
The principle of compensation also applies to those in adversity. Stephen Hawking became paralyzed in his twenties and later became unable to speak, but he founded the Big Bang theory; Shi Tiesheng suffered from severe kidney disease, but eventually became a great writer. Yang Xiaokai suffered ten years in prison, but he also became a famous economist at home and abroad. Beveridge said: "People's best work is often done under adverse circumstances. Mental pressure and even physical pain may become mental stimulants." People summarize this phenomenon. For: success due to misfortunes, mediocrity due to blessings.
3. Realistic Enlightenment of the Phenomenon of Adversity to Talent
(1) Beneficial Cultivation of Young Talents in Adversity
In the early stages of talent growth, it may not be a good thing for young people to succeed. . Fang Zhongyong, a child prodigy in the Song Dynasty, was able to compose poems at the age of 5, which is legendary. However, when he was 12 years old, he became "invisible to everyone" because his affluent environment harmed him. Sometimes, a good environment is not conducive to the growth of talents. "Since ancient times, great men have faced many hardships, while dandies have rarely had great men." Zhang Juzheng, the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, was very smart since he was a child. When he was 13 years old, he took the provincial examination papers and impressed the examiners. However, Gu Yulin, the governor of Huguang at the time, suggested that Zhang Juzheng should fail. He explained: "Juzheng is eager to learn when he is young. I think his literary ambitions are that of a general and prime minister. If he is allowed to develop too early, it will easily make him complacent and ruin his ambition. If he is allowed to fail, it will be three years too late." Years, but it can make him more aware of his shortcomings and encourage him to work hard. "The governor's foresight is indeed impressive. Later, Zhang Juzheng became an outstanding politician who revitalized the Ming Dynasty. He persisted in reforming politics in a dangerous environment, and had a tenacity that would not give up until he achieved his goal. This cannot but be said to be related to the adversity of his youth "falling out".
The purpose of cultivating young talents in adversity is not to deliberately create "adversity", but to allow young people to practice in difficult environments. In fact, it creates more opportunities and opportunities for young people to exercise and grow. condition.
(2) Improve the adversity quotient of talents to strive hard in adversity
When faced with adversity, some people overcome it and become famous; some people even have high IQ talents, But he fell in and was eliminated. The reason is that they lack the ability to deal with adversity and solve real-world problems. In other words, their adversity quotient (AQ) is relatively low.
Adversity Quotient (AQ) refers to the way people react when faced with adversity, that is, the ability to turn unfavorable situations into favorable conditions. If adversity is unavoidable and the crisis is irreversible, then facing reality is the only correct choice. When people first fall into adversity, a series of anger and panic will appear in their minds. These are normal emotional reactions. However, people with low AQ tend to get stuck in the situation, complaining repeatedly and being aggrieved, but forget to seek solutions. People with high AQ will calm down after a while, assess the situation, analyze and judge rationally, and get out of adversity. This is the ability to cope with adversity. The reason why reverse business is respected is that it embodies a positive value orientation.
Adversity (AQ), like emotional intelligence (IQ), is not innate. Anyone can improve his or her AQ through learning. According to Dr. Paul Stotts, the inventor of AQ, the ability to cope with adversity can be broken down into four relationship factors - control, belonging, extension and endurance. Control refers to recognizing one's ability to change the situation; belonging refers to the ability to bear the consequences; extension refers to the assessment of the severity of the problem and its impact on work and life; patience refers to realizing that the problem may exist for a long time and needs to persist for a period of time. To cultivate adversity quotient, we should mainly improve our ability to cope with adversity in these aspects.
(3) Pay attention to the strategy of success in adversity
The first is to turn adversity into success while waiting and being patient. When facing adversity, you must be patient, able to remain calm, able to endure grievances, and able to sit on the bench. At this time, there is no chance. You need to observe calmly and hide your strength and bide your time. If we misjudge the situation in adversity and rush for progress, we may lead to greater disasters and disasters. As long as you deal with adversity calmly and work hard, you may be able to turn disadvantages into advantages and become a great talent when the time comes.
The second is to overcome adversity with an optimistic attitude. This mentality comes from the happiness generated by the addiction and pursuit of career, which is not robbed or suppressed by any adversity. Because adversity already exists, there is no need to rush to change reality, but you can spiritually transcend reality and continue to find the greatest happiness in your dedication to your career. Only in this way, the day when adversity is eliminated may be the day when success will be achieved.
The third is to accumulate strength and wait for a breakthrough. In the face of adversity, we should also pay attention to the use of tenacious and flexible anti-"buried" strategies, and make long-term and arduous accumulation of strength and mental preparation for breaking through obstacles. When the conditions are basically met, we can break through the fetters of adversity with great momentum and achieve great success. A career. For example, when you have indeed achieved breakthrough achievements and innovative results, but are suppressed and blocked by adversity, you must have the courage to "break out", spread your heart, and take a bold plunge - or jump out of the circle to win the support of external authorities. Either strive for effective "organizational protection", or change jobs or move away.
(4) Organizational intervention in man-made adversity
Adversity can make people become talents, but it does not necessarily make them talents. Adversity itself does not grant people any achievements. Under normal circumstances, it often destroys, kills and destroys talents.
As for the organization, we must not put talents in adversity or put talents into difficulties in the name of adversity. We cannot treat "adversity makes us successful" as a dogma or engage in blind "adversity worship". After all, achievement in adversity is repressive and is not conducive to the healthy development of talent's cognitive system and physical and mental temperament. Any organization and leader should carry out necessary administrative intervention and ideological education in the face of various man-made adversities in the growth of talents to eliminate the adverse factors that cause adversity, and through sound institutional arrangements, a harmonious internal environment and appropriate material treatment, create a better environment for talents. The mature social role of talents and the comprehensive development of morality, knowledge, talent and academic body provide a more benign space, so that talents can stay away from the torture and disability of adversity.
This is also an objective requirement for social harmony, democracy, progress and development