Have overall interests or ultimate goals in mind, and start with specific problems; While working hard on the ground, we should see the overall goal.
This sentence is about the way of doing things. Focusing on the overall situation means having an overall concept and considering problems comprehensively. People who have achieved great things in ancient and modern times are far-sighted and look at everything from a long-term perspective.
Li Ka-shing, the richest man in Hong Kong, started as a salesman. But he can go from a salesman to a business leader step by step, which is inseparable from his extraordinary vision.
An important reason for Li Ka-shing's success is that he can think long-term, see things with a unique vision, and thus seize the opportunity of success.
Starting from a small place is to do things in a down-to-earth manner, even the smallest details can not be let go. If you have a low vision, you will often ignore the most important details, and one step will lead to a crushing defeat.
Xunzi said: "If you don't accumulate steps, you can't take Wan Li Road; If you don't accumulate small streams, you can't become rivers and seas. "Just like building a house, it is necessary to start from the foundation, and bricks and tiles can be piled up into tall buildings. If you want to succeed, you must be practical and don't rush for success.
The following is the manuscript of Zeng Guofan's inspirational calligraphy, signed by Ji Yazhai, vice president of China Painting and Calligraphy Research Institute.
Zeng Guofan's classic epic calligraphy work "Focus on the Overall Situation"
Shut up and live alone.
This sentence is about the way to treat people. The ancients said that "disaster comes from the mouth." If a person is outspoken and unscrupulous in front of others, he will not only be hated, but may even lead to great disaster. "Silence is golden", and being cautious in front of everyone is the way to survive.
Keeping silent in a group doesn't mean playing dumb in front of everyone, but knowing what you can't say. Don't show off in front of people, don't gossip in front of people, and don't discuss the length of people in front of people!
Living alone and guarding your heart means that when you are alone, even if others can't see you, you should stick to your heart and don't do anything that goes against principles and morality. Ancient and modern sages, when alone, should be strict with themselves and lead an honest and clean life.
Zeng Guofan said: "Only by being cautious and solitary can you feel at ease." People can demand themselves with the same moral standards before and after, so that they can feel at ease and be frank when they are alive. Zeng Guofan has the habit of sitting alone every day, which can not only cultivate self-cultivation, but also reflect on his own merits and demerits and find out the true meaning of success.