Success equals 1% inspiration and 99% sweat. Although successful people say so, we always subconsciously think that people's intelligence and ability are inherently different, and the results of the same efforts are also different. Smart people are more likely to succeed than people with average intelligence. If celebrities don't have a certain level of intelligence, no matter how hard they try, they can't reach the highest academic level. This seems to prove the importance of innate intelligence, but many children with average intelligence become smarter and smarter through the efforts of the day after tomorrow. Finally, surpass those originally clever children. There are countless such cases.
(1) There was a fourth-grade student who studied very hard and took more than 20 exams in his class. He was very upset. He went home and asked his mother why his deskmate worked hard and got the first place in the exam, but he got more than 20. Mother found it difficult to answer his question directly, so she didn't answer him. In the final exam, my deskmate was the first, and I passed 15. Despite the progress, he is still depressed. He asked his mother this question again. Mother really wants to say: son, there is indeed a gap in people's intelligence. Although your grades are not as good as your deskmate's, you have tried your best. But she thinks such an answer is better than no answer. This problem has been bothering my mother.
One weekend, mother and son went to the seaside to play and see the scenery. The mother said to her son, "son, look at the seagulls and little finches flying over the sea." The little grey finch is very clever and can easily escape the impact of the waves every time, but the seagulls are very clumsy. " But in the end, only seagulls can fly over the ocean. ..... Perhaps inspired by nature, my son never bothered about ranking again, but studied hard ... A few years later, my son was admitted to a famous university. If the mother had answered her son's question in a perfunctory way, she might not have achieved what she did today.
(2) At the first parent-teacher meeting, the teacher told his mother: Your son is very absent-minded in class, as if he has ADHD. I hope to take him to have a check-up. After returning home, the mother said to her son, The teacher said that you have made great progress than before. I used to listen carefully for 5 minutes, but now I can listen carefully for 10 minutes. My son is very happy to hear this, and attending classes is obviously better than before.
At the second parent-teacher meeting, the teacher said to his mother: Your son is the second last in the exam, and there is no hope of being admitted to an ordinary high school. After returning home, the mother said to her son: The teacher said that if you work hard, you may be admitted to an ordinary high school. My son was very moved and studied harder than before.
At the third parent-teacher meeting, the teacher said to his mother: Although he has made great progress than before, he can only pass an ordinary high school with his current grades. The mother came back and said to her son, the teacher said that it is not a problem as long as you work hard to get into a key high school.
With the encouragement of his mother, his son was admitted to a key high school with excellent results and finally to a famous university. In fact, my son knows this is his mother's encouragement, and he has been trying to live up to his mother's expectations. ...
There are many such examples, but because of these acquired factors, these children may be buried and become stupid students in the eyes of teachers. Although there may be Newton in the teacher's cold eyes and Edison in the teacher's sarcasm ... not all children have the persistent learning and research spirit of these celebrities, so in people's eyes, they are never as smart as others and can't do their best in learning. All these strongly prove the importance of hard work the day after tomorrow.
If you have good innate intelligence, coupled with the efforts of the day after tomorrow, you will achieve even better results. I have read such a story:
US Secretary of State condoleezza rice has changed from a discriminated black girl to a famous diplomat in just 20 years. Someone asked her the secret of success, and she said simply, because I worked "eight times".
When Rice was young, racial discrimination in the United States was still very serious. Especially in Birmingham, where she lives, black people have low status and are bullied by white people everywhere. When Rice/Kloc-0 was 0/0, her family visited the capital, but because she was black, she could not visit the White House. Xiao Fan was ashamed. She stared at the white house for a long time, then turned around and slowly told her father: One day, I will be the owner of that house! Rice's parents appreciate her ambition and often instill in her the idea that the best way to improve the situation of black people is to achieve extraordinary achievements. If you rush forward with double energy, you may catch up with half of the white people; If you are willing to work four times as hard, you can keep pace with white people; If you are willing to work eight times harder, you will definitely be ahead of the white people.
In order to "surpass the whites", she studied hard for decades, accumulating knowledge and increasing talents with "eight times efforts" than whites. Besides her mother tongue, she is also proficient in Russian, French and Spanish. She was admitted to the University of Denver and received her doctorate. At the age of 26, she was the youngest professor at Stanford University and later became the youngest provost in the history of Stanford University. She also won the first prize in the American Youth Piano Competition. Besides, she also studied tennis, figure skating, ballet and etiquette seriously. She should do what white people can do and what white people can't do.
People who are eager for success but always miss it, don't complain. Let's ask ourselves first: Have you ever worked "eight times as hard"?
Other examples:
Sima Guang's Police Pillow Inspiration
Sima Guang is a child who loves to play and sleep, so he has been punished by his husband and laughed at by his peers. Under his inculcation, he is determined to get rid of the bad habit of sleeping. In order to get up early, he drank a full stomach of water before going to bed, but he didn't wake up in the morning, but peed in bed. So smart Sima Guang made a police pillow out of logs. As soon as I turn over in the morning, my head slides on the bed board.
Chen Ping endured humiliation and studied hard.
Chen Ping was famous in the Western Han Dynasty. When he was young, his family was poor and he lived alone with his brother. In order to maintain his father's orders, he was brilliant, childless and studied behind closed doors, but he could not get his sister-in-law's permission. In order to eliminate the contradiction between brother and sister, he endured humiliation again and again. With the intensification of his sister-in-law, he finally ran away from home and wanted to travel around the world. After being rescued by his brother, he no longer cared about the past. Finally, an old man came here to teach for free. After he finished his studies, he assisted Liu Bang and achieved great success.
Lu Yu abandoned Buddhism and joined the literature.
Lu Yu, a famous scholar in the Tang Dynasty, was an orphan since he was a child and was raised by a Zen master. Although Lu Yu is in a temple, he doesn't want to read Buddhist scriptures all day, but he likes reading poetry books. Lu Yu insisted on going down the mountain to study, which was opposed by the Zen master. In order to give Lu Yu a difficult problem, the Zen master better educated him and made him learn to make tea. In the process of learning tea art, Lu Yu met a kind old woman. She not only learned complicated tea-making skills, but also learned a lot about reading and being a man. When Lu Yu finally brought the Zen master a steaming cup of Kuding tea, the Zen master finally agreed to his request and went down the mountain to study. Later, Lu Yu wrote the widely circulated Tea Classic, which promoted the tea culture of the motherland!
The Judgment of Juvenile Bao Zheng
Bao Qingtian and Bao Zheng, smart and studious since childhood, especially like to solve crimes by reasoning. His father was in close contact with the magistrate, and Bao Zheng learned a lot about solving crimes since childhood. Especially in the case of burning a temple to kill a monk, Bao Zheng peeled silk according to the clues on the spot, screened out the suspects, and pretended to be the king of Yan, trying to clarify the truth and help the magistrate catch the murderer and kill the people. He worked hard to learn the knowledge of law and punishment, which laid a deep knowledge foundation for solving crimes and vindicating the people like a god when he grew up.
Wan Sitong studied hard behind closed doors.
Wan Sitong, a famous scholar and historian in the early Qing Dynasty, participated in the compilation of Twenty-four History, an important historical book of China. But Wan Sitong was also a naughty boy when he was young. Wan Sitong was criticized by the guests because he was naughty and lost face in front of them. In a rage, Wan Sitong overturned the guest's desk and was put into the library by his father. Wan Sitong went from being angry and disgusted with reading to thinking behind closed doors. Inspired by the Book of Tea, he began to study hard. In a blink of an eye, more than a year has passed. Wan Sitong has read many books in the library. His father forgave his son, and Wan Sitong understood his father's kindness. After long-term efforts, Wan Sitong finally became a well-known scholar who was familiar with history books, and participated in the compilation of Ming History in Twenty-four History.
Tang Bohu devoted himself to painting.
Tang Bohu was a famous painter and writer in Ming Dynasty. When he was young, he showed superhuman talent in painting. As a disciple of the great painter Shen Zhou, Tang Bohu naturally studied harder, quickly mastered the painting skills, and was highly praised by Shen Zhou. Unexpectedly, due to Shen Zhou's praise, Tang Bohu, who has always been modest, gradually became complacent. Shen Zhou see in the eye, in mind. During a meal, Shen Zhou asked Tang Bohu to open the window. Tang Bohu found that his window was actually a painting by Teacher Shen Zhou. Tang Bohu felt very ashamed and devoted himself to painting.
Lin Zexu's determination in couplets.
This story is about Lin Ze, a famous national hero in Qing Dynasty. Lin Zexu was gifted when he was a child. Under two opportunities, he made two couplets, expressing Lin Zexu's lofty aspirations. Lin Zexu not only dares to make up his mind, but also studies hard. When he grew up, he made great achievements and was admired by later generations.
Wen Tianxiang juvenile justice
Wen Tianxiang, a famous national hero in the late Southern Song Dynasty, had a hard life as a teenager and had the opportunity to study with the help of good people. Once, Wen Tianxiang was mistaken for a thief by a rich classmate. He argued that others were not allowed to trample on his dignity and finally proved his innocence. And through this incident, he further established Wen Tianxiang's ambition to be the top scholar.
Ye learns from the teacher modestly.
Ye Shi Tian thinks highly of himself and despises his colleague Xue Xue. Once, Ye's mother was ill, and he was helpless. Thanks to Xue Xue, he let bygones be bygones and cured his mother's illness. Since then, Ye Ming has been ignorant. Behind the scenes, there are people on the earth. So he visited famous doctors all over the world, humbly asked for advice, and finally became the real first famous doctor in Jiangnan.
Li Qingzhao's Girls' Ci
Li Qingzhao, a poetess in Song Dynasty, was quick-witted and left many eternal songs in her life. She is straightforward, free and unrestrained, and has shown great literary talent since she was a child. This story is about her touching the scene and improvising lyrics.
Yang Luchan's Chen Jiagou Learning Art
Yang Luchan was bullied by the village bully, unwilling to be humiliated. A person left home to study with a teacher in Chenjiagou. Boxer Chen Changxing never taught his boxing skills to outsiders, and Yang Luchan was no exception. However, Yang Luchan's persistent spirit finally touched Chen Changxing, finally learned boxing, punished the bully and created Yang-style Tai Ji Chuan.
Wang Xianzhi learns Chinese characters from the cylinder.
Zi, Zi, the seventh son of Wang Xizhi, a great calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He himself was a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. When Wang Xianzhi was three or four years old, his mother taught him to recite poems. By the time he was five or six years old, he could read several poems fluently. Compared with his brother Wang Ningzhi, he is more alert and clever, and he especially likes learning Chinese characters. Wang Xianzhi's family has a big water tank, and the story of this movie can't be separated from this big water tank!
Zhu Yuanzhang herded cattle and studied.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born in Niulang, never went to a private school since he was a child, but he was brilliant and thirsty for knowledge, and eventually became the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Liu Gongquan became famous by being neither arrogant nor impetuous.
Liu Gongquan has shown great talent in calligraphy since he was a child, and his calligraphy is well known. He's a little proud of it, too. One day, however, he met an old man with no hands and found that the handwriting written by the old man with his feet was better than his. Since then, he has always kept in mind "guard against arrogance and rashness", diligently practiced calligraphy and studied modestly, and finally became a generation of calligraphy masters.
Kuang Heng stole the light from the wall.
In the Western Han Dynasty, there was a particularly learned man named Kuang Heng. When Kuang Heng was a child, his family was poor. In order to study, he chiseled through the wall of his neighbor's illiterate home and stole a candle to read, which finally touched his neighbor's illiteracy. With everyone's help, Kuang Heng Jr. learned something. During the Han and Yuan Dynasties, he served as a doctor, and was recommended by Shi Gao, a general of Fu and Che Qi, and moved to be a doctor.
Study hard in Qu Yuan's cave.
This story tells that when Qu Yuan was a child, he hid in a cave and secretly read the Book of Songs, regardless of the opposition of his elders, whether it was windy or rainy or freezing. For three years, he familiarized himself with 305 Poems of the Book of Songs, and gained rich nutrition from these folk songs, eventually becoming a great poet.
Wang studies calligraphy hard.
Wang Caisi is quick, but his calligraphy is not satisfactory. So, he made up his mind to practice calligraphy well. Finally, under the guidance of Uncle Yin Bao, he finally realized the true meaning of calligraphy and became a great calligrapher and writer.
Wang Xizhi eats ink
Wang Xizhi, who was called "the sage of books" by later generations, was a dull child when he was young, and walked around with his beloved goslings every day. Wang Xizhi practiced hard every day, but was called a dead word by his teacher, Mrs. Wei. Wang Xizhi is very upset. Inspired by the goose, Wang Xizhi wrote the golden word "zhi" in his study, but he ate the steamed bread with ink by mistake, leaving a story of Wang Xizhi eating ink.
Fan Zhongyan's broken limb pad porridge
Fan Zhongyan grew up in a poor family. In order to study, he scrimped and saved. Finally, his thirst for knowledge moved the temple elders, who sent him to Du Nan College to study. Fan Zhongyan still insists on simple living habits and does not accept gifts from rich children to sharpen his will. After studying hard, he finally became a great writer.
Che Yin Yeast Reading.
Che Yin, my son, was born in Nanping (now Hubei Public Security Bureau) in Jin Dynasty. He comes from a poor family, but he studies very hard. The story of Che Yin's capsule firefly was handed down as a beautiful historical anecdote, which inspired generations of later scholars. How is Xingpu's reading? You will understand from the interesting story we will tell you.
Sima Guang's Police Pillow Inspiration
Sima Guang is a child who loves to play and sleep, so he has been punished by his husband and laughed at by his peers. Under his inculcation, he is determined to get rid of the bad habit of sleeping. In order to get up early, he drank a full stomach of water before going to bed, but he didn't wake up in the morning, but peed in bed. So smart Sima Guang made a police pillow out of logs. As soon as I turn over in the morning, my head slides on the bed board.
Zhang Sanfeng creates Tai Chi.
Zhang Sanfeng was born in Yizhou, Liaodong (now southwest of Zhangwu, Liaoning), and was named as "Tongwei Exposing Reality" in the Ming Dynasty because of his untidiness. The legendary story about him was widely circulated among the people at that time, and even regarded as a fairy. We all know about Tai Ji Chuan, right? Tai Ji Chuan's greatest feature is to combine rigidity with softness! Do you know exactly how Zhang Sanfeng created Tai Ji Chuan? This movie is about this story.
Zhuge Liang feeds chickens.
Zhuge Liang was born in Yang Du County, Langya County, Xuzhou in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He is a famous politician and strategist in the history of China. If you have read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you will definitely not forget Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang's wisdom has been praised by later generations, and many people even regard him as the embodiment of wisdom. But you know, some stories that happened when Zhuge Liang was a child at school are very interesting!
Xuanzang studied Buddhism hard.
Xuanzang was a monk in the Tang Dynasty. In order to obtain the original Buddhist scriptures, Xuanzang left Chang 'an in August of the third year of Zhenguan, trudged to Wan Li and finally arrived in India. It lasted 17 years, and he wrote The Tale of the Western Regions of Datang, which made great contributions to Buddhism, human progress and world civilization.
Yuefeixue art
Yue Fei, a national hero, was born in troubled times and was born in a poor family since childhood. With the support of his neighbors, he learned martial arts from Zhou Tong, a famous Shaanxi teacher. During this period, he witnessed the broken mountains and rivers, displaced people, sprouted the ambition of learning to serve the country and overcame complacency. Under the careful instruction of the famous teacher Zhou Tong, he eventually became a Yue family thief, and led Wang Gui, Tang Xian and other partners to join the patriotic torrent of resisting gold and saving the country.
Li Guizhen learns to draw tigers.
Li Guizhen, a famous tiger painter in the Five Dynasties, liked painting since childhood, especially tigers. However, because he has never seen a real tiger, he always paints it as a sick cat. So he decided to go deep into the forest to see the real tiger. With the help of Uncle Orion, he finally saw the real tiger. Through a lot of sketching and copying, his tiger painting skills have advanced by leaps and bounds, and the tigers in his works are vivid and confusing. Since then, he has traveled many famous mountains and rivers for most of his life, met many birds and animals, and finally became a generation of painting masters.
Shen Kuo went up the mountain to see peach blossoms.
"In April, the flowers in the world are exhausted, and the peach blossoms in the mountain temple are open." When reading this poem, Shen Kuo's eyebrows condensed into a knot. "Why are the flowers here defeated and the peach blossoms on the mountain open?" In order to solve this mystery, Shen Kuo and some friends made a field trip in the mountains. On the mountain in April, it was warm and cold at first sight, and the cool wind came, making people tremble with cold, and Shen Kuo was in full bloom. It turns out that the temperature on the mountain is much lower than that under the mountain, so the flower season comes later than that under the mountain. With this spirit of searching and empirical method, Shen Kuo wrote Meng Qian's Pen Talk when he grew up.
Xu xiake's ambition of the world
One day, a strange thing happened by the river. Many people are salvaging the fallen stone lion, but they can't find it. At this time, a child named Xu Xiake said that as long as you go up the river, you can find the stone lion. Sure enough, the stone lion was found, and everyone praised the child for his cleverness. It turned out that he was Xu Xiake who became a great geographer and traveler when he grew up.
Hua tuo learns from his teacher.
Hua Tuo was born in the Three Kingdoms period (now Bo County, Anhui Province) at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a famous doctor in ancient China. "Leprosy Powder" invented by Hua Tuo is a very effective general anesthetic, which is about 1600 years earlier than western anesthetics. Hua Tuo has made great contributions to world medicine. Don't think that Hua Tuo was born as an imperial doctor. When he was a child, he studied medicine and went through a lot of hardships.