Thoughts determine height, this sentence is always true. I don’t even dare to think about it, how can I reach a certain height in action? Having a high level of thought and "aiming too high" are two different things. Being ambitious means pursuing goals that are too high and unrealistic. The height of thinking refers to whether you have foresight, or whether your thinking is broad.

Young writer Peng Maifeng recently launched his masterpiece "What are we talking about when we talk about Haruki Murakami?", which selects some classic sentences from Haruki Murakami's many works to provide an in-depth analysis of Haruki Murakami's works. and his inner world.

Haruki Murakami is no stranger to many of us. He started writing at the age of 29. His first work "Listen to the Sing of the Wind" won the Japan Group Portrait Newcomer Award. In 1987, the fifth novel "Norwegian Wood" was released and became an unprecedented best-seller. By 2010, it had sold 10 million copies in Japan, triggering the Murakami phenomenon. The style of his works is deeply influenced by European and American writers, with a light tone. In December 2018, Haruki Murakami was selected into the top ten of Amazon China's end-of-year paper book writers list in 2018, ranking eighth.

There is a Haruki Murakami in one’s eyes. To understand Haruki Murakami is to understand ourselves. Please follow some of Haruki Murakami’s classic sentences below to deeply expand your thinking level, hoping to help you avoid detours on the road to success.

You can stick to things you like, but you can’t last long if you don’t like them.

In the book "When I Talk About Running, What Do I Talk About", Haruki Murakami explains how to insist on running every day, saying this: You can stick to things you like, and you can persist if you don't like them. No. This book is Haruki Murakami’s autobiography, which records his daily running process and thoughts. This is the first time that the author only writes about himself, without embellishment, and speaks in a eloquent way, as plain as water. Life is extremely natural, and he only chooses to do what he likes. From the book "When I Talk About Running, What Do I Talk About", we can see Haruki Murakami's life style, just like his writing life. Just like it.

Doing what you like will get twice the result with half the effort. Many people know this truth, but not many people follow it.

When someone asked Liu Cixin, the author of "The Wandering Earth", what motivated him to write such a grand and shocking novel so persistently, Liu Cixin said that you don't need to persist, you can do whatever you like. Go down.

Yes, when a person does something he likes, he can persist no matter what. But if he doesn’t like it, no matter how he persists, it is all in vain. Because persistence itself will consume some enthusiasm. If things go on like this, your enthusiasm will be squeezed out by your dislike. Eventually, you won’t be able to persist or have the motivation to persist in doing things you don’t like.

If you like it, you will be interested. Interest is the best teacher. Only those who are interested in doing things will work hard and persevere. As long as you persevere in something, you will eventually achieve something.

Of course, interest does not arise blindly. It requires a "spirit of inquiry". The more you continue to explore, the more in-depth understanding you will have. The more in-depth understanding you have, the more interested you will be.

I have experienced a lot with shadow, and it can even be said that shadow has helped me solve many problems. However, in the end, when there was only one chance to escape by jumping, I still gave up.

It’s not greed. With Shadow’s company, I may be able to live a better life in the outside world. However, it is precisely because the original dream in my heart has been realized that I have become more determined to stay. .

I turned around and left the pool, heading towards the western hills in the snow. There should be a town and a river on the other side of Xishan Hill, and she and the accordion would be waiting for me in the library when I return. I saw a white bird flying southward among the falling snowflakes. The bird jumped over the fence and disappeared into the snow-filled sky to the south. After that, the only thing left was the squeaking sound of my footsteps on the snow.

This is Haruki Murakami's description in "The End of the World and Grim Wonderland". In the story, the protagonist struggles in confusion and finally finds the value of his own existence.

The protagonist's liberation in the book teaches us how to break the shackles in our hearts, let us learn to be self-sufficient, and learn how to achieve ourselves.

Life is a process of traveling through mountains and rivers and constantly getting what you want in your heart. No matter how far we have gone or how many setbacks we have experienced, we should never abandon the original dream in our hearts. Only in this way will we not get lost at the various forks in life.

Only by never forgetting your original intention can you achieve success. People tend to get lost in the satisfaction of achieving their original dreams. Although it will bring us temporary pleasure, the temporary fragrance will not last long. Some people even regard staged success as their ultimate goal, so that they are completely lost in the whirlpool of social development.

There are many people who dare to fight in the big waves, but how many people can keep their original aspirations? When you feel swollen or disappointed, you should think about the original you and the original wish. You will find that, in fact, your pursuit is very simple, but you think too complicated. Returning to yourself is the best way to live.

It is difficult to think that the knowledge and techniques taught in junior high school classrooms are of much use in real society. This is the case. The teachers are almost all worth mentioning. I know this. But you have to remember: you have to run away from home. And then, the chance of entering school in the future is almost zero. Therefore, it is best to absorb every bit of what is taught in class - whether you like it or hate it - into your head. Consider yourself a sponge. As for what to keep and what to throw away, it won’t be too late to decide later.

Haruki Murakami wrote this in the book "Kafka on the Shore". Indeed, the most difficult thing to place is always the human heart. Doing things well with preparation can make the results closer to success. Therefore, when doing anything, you must be patient and take every step steadily.

There is too much anxiety in this world, and this is true for most living beings. The rush to go to school, the rush to find a job, the rush to get married, the rush to have children, as if if you take a step too late, you will miss out on your entire life.

It is a pity that life is inexplicably and unreasonably consumed in such anxiety. It is a good thing to have a clear goal, but being able to look at the goal in the distance calmly, like the lookout hand on a ship staring at a lighthouse on a rainy night, sailing quietly, is the most valuable quality.

The goal is there, it will not get further, so all you have to do is to take every step quietly and without haste. Every time you take a step, you are getting closer to your goal.

Yes, what is there to worry about?

Relax and take every step steadily. Because once the heart is at peace, it will be as still as a mountain, and it will be calm and indifferent with the face not changing color even if Mount Tai collapses in front of it. That way you will find that the difficulties are not terrible, and that what lies in front of you is just a row of road signs leading to the goal.

Young writer Peng Maifeng's meticulous masterpiece "What Are We Talking About When We Talk about Haruki Murakami" is divided into 9 parts, covering habits, literacy, dreams, exploration, adventure, loneliness, etc. In many ways, it is like a key, opening the door to explore Haruki Murakami’s works and his inner world. It also opens the door for us to explore our own inner world. He teaches us to learn to constantly listen to the inner voice and respect our inner voice on the road of life. The call from your heart, don’t forget your original intention, work hard to move forward, and live your best self.