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"I remember when I was in primary school, I learned the fable of ""Sai Weng Lost His Horse,"" which has now become a well-known common saying. ""Sai Weng Lost His Horse"" appears to be a loss of a horse, but the outcome is full of twists and turns. It's a bit like placing the wrong bet, choosing the wrong lottery numbers, which may not yield the desired results, losing a game, or losing money. At this point, the most important thing is not to panic, and certainly not to chase losses.
The only thing to do is to calm down and regulate your emotions. The principle is easy to state, but it's not so easy to put into practice. Similar to training oneself, only those who can control their emotions can achieve success in gambling or any other field.
Examine yourself daily, and frequently reflect on past gambling failures, especially in terms of emotional management. Even if you don't progress further in gambling, you can still reap gains in your life.
The process of gambling is like going through purgatory, where all the emotional weaknesses of human nature are magnified infinitely. How many people can remain level-headed, not getting carried away by short-term gains, and not becoming irritable or disheartened by momentary losses or setbacks? I've seen many cases of failure, all related to emotional issues, repeatedly getting caught in a vicious cycle of losing control.
Even if you don't make money in gambling, quitting gambling is still a form of growth. If you've lost, you've lost, it's just money, but we still have life, and life must go on.
Long-term gambling has allowed Xiaole to develop many good habits, such as patiently preparing thoroughly before placing a bet, allowing you to work with a calm mind. The more thorough your preparation, the clearer your mind, enabling you to analyze situations calmly, take appropriate actions, and avoid rash decisions that could make matters worse. Xiaole has also developed a sense of rhythm by working on various activities, such as drawing, solving puzzles, playing chess, and solving Rubik's cubes, among others. Consistency and patience are required to excel in these activities.
All behaviors in life are a form of training, and gambling is a form of training as well. Eventually, accumulated habits become your character.
Character determines destiny, and character is destiny itself. While genetics play a significant role in character formation, even twins often have distinct personalities. Childhood and the environment in which you grow up also play a significant role. Plasticity in character persists into adulthood, particularly after experiencing lows and highs in life.
Failure is not frightening, and drawing lessons from failures is a valuable gain. Life is unpredictable, with ups and downs, and fortunes fluctuate. Therefore, you shouldn't be elated by success, nor should you be disheartened by adversity.
In times of prosperity, you should learn to save and cherish what you have, in case of unexpected needs. If you have the capacity, help others, as years ago, Xiaole overcame a crisis with the help of friends. When you earn money, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify your resources and assets, including houses, cars, cash, US dollars, gold, and even cryptocurrencies.
Life is about ups and downs, and Xiaole realizes the value of these experiences. You should never be complacent in times of success or give up in times of adversity.
A good mindset can lead to a great life. There are many cases in life where some people always win in gambling, and everything goes well for them, whether in life or work. What they have in common is an excellent attitude. The Confucian concept of self-cultivation and the Buddhist practice of meditation are not too dissimilar in this regard.
Recently, Xiaole's mindset has improved. After being bedridden for nearly two months due to illness and taking more medication than in the past twenty years, Xiaole has made significant adjustments to diet. A big part of it is eating various porridge, such as egg porridge, corn porridge, pumpkin porridge, shrimp porridge, millet porridge, lean meat porridge, eight-treasure porridge, and the kitchen is stocked with various grains. Every day, there's a variety of delicacies to sample, including sweet potatoes, cassava, and taro. Xiaole has given up coffee and doesn't even drink tea; only plain water, occasionally with a little honey to remind that life is still sweet. Living a life without additives, meals are no longer wolfed down.
There have also been adjustments in the team's business and personnel, with everything moving in a positive direction. The more difficult the period, the clearer you can see the people and events around you. Gains and losses, it's all about balance—losing leads to gaining. Life is like this; you may feel you've lost a lot, but in reality, you've gained more.
""Sai Weng Lost His Horse"" teaches us that in times of loss, we may eventually gain something valuable. The world is unpredictable, and Xiaole hopes that everyone can face the misfortunes and obstacles in life with optimism and equanimity." |
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Post time 28-10-2023 20:25:29
