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Speaking of failure, let's discuss this topic. Are you someone who strongly dislikes failure in real life? Personally, I've experienced both disliking failure intensely and gradually becoming more indifferent to it. I believe this is the experience of most people. When young, there's a strong sense of determination, a belief that one can win at anything, or the idea that as long as you invest something, you should get what you want. So, at that time, I really hated losing. Losing felt like the end of the world.
However, as I've aged, that strong sense of competitiveness has diminished with time. It's not that reality has beaten it out of me, but rather, a lot of the achievements in my work are a result of the determination I had when I was young. It's just that maintaining that competitive spirit constantly is quite draining. Now, I don't mind losing as much. It's not that I've been beaten down by life, but the reality is that maintaining that level of intensity and focus in every aspect of work is simply not feasible as it was in my youth.
So, when facing challenges, I evaluate how much effort it's worth for me. I consider what I can gain from it after putting in a certain amount of effort. If it's not worth it, I won't invest too much. Therefore, compared to my younger self, I might not be as driven by a strong desire to win, not because I've given up, but because experience has led me to make more informed choices. Also, my energy levels are not what they used to be, so I have to be more selective about where to channel my competitiveness. I believe that competitiveness should be directed to the right places, rather than demanding perfection in every aspect.
I truly admire those individuals who, even in their fifties, continue to give their all at work. They are the ones truly worthy of admiration because I know I can't achieve that level of commitment. |
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Post time 7-1-2024 09:46:27