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Chapter 57 Start with the end in mind: the value standard should be based on the ultimate vision 3
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Focus on living with enduring principles
The so-called correct focus of life is based on principles.Principles are unchanging and timeless, unlike other centers of gravity that rely on fickle people or things.Therefore, the principle is worth relying on, and it can increase the sense of security.

-- "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"

Everyone has a focus in life, and while not everyone realizes it, it still exists.

Different people have different value orientations, and different people will have a variety of life priorities at different stages of life: some people focus on family, some people focus on money, some people focus on friends, and some people focus on life. Some people focus on self; some people focus on love when they are young, focus on fame and wealth when they mature, and focus on enjoyment when they are getting old...

Life priorities vary, but the true measure of a man's character is his ability to stand up for his principles consistently with others.The life priorities listed above rely on "fickle people or things". Lovers may become enemies in a blink of an eye, friends may part ways with you at the next intersection, material wealth may be destroyed in a fire, even The self also changes from time to time.In Mr. Covey's view, only principles are "permanent and eternal", so only relying on principles is the correct focus of life.

There was a Jew who opened a small bar in a small town.One day, he received a phone call, and the other party politely said: "I will go to your bar with a few friends of mine. For convenience, can you decline other customers?"

The Jews refused without hesitation: "I welcome your presence, but as for declining other customers, this is impossible."

Finally, the other party revealed his identity: "I am Kissinger, the US Secretary of State who is visiting the Middle East. I came here on the recommendation of a friend. I hope you can consider my request."

The Jew said politely: "Sir, I am very honored that you are willing to come to our store, but it is impossible for me to keep other people away because of you."

After hearing this, Kissinger hung up the phone resentfully.

The next day, the Jews received another call from Kissinger, stating that they only planned to bring three people and only book one table, and there was no need to refuse other guests.

The Jew said: "But I still can't meet your request."

Kissinger was surprised: "Why?"

"Sorry, sir, tomorrow is Saturday, and our shop is closed."

"I'm going back to America the day after tomorrow, can you make an exception?"

The Jew said sincerely: "No, I am a Jew. You should know that Saturday is a holy day. If you practice it, it will be an insult to God."

Kissinger was speechless and had no choice but to return to the United States with regret.

Just like the bar owner in the story, a person who sticks to principles can win the respect of others because of his inviolable self-esteem and principles of doing things, even if he does not have prominent status or dazzling wealth.The correct principle is necessary for a person to live and work. It can keep people calm and rational in a chaotic environment, and make people sort out the veins in the complicated network of relationships.Those who adhere to principles would rather die unjustly under the gallows than violate the truth, goodness and beauty in human nature, and can maintain an independent and noble personality under the coercion and temptation of others, so as not to be lost for a while and regret for life.

Personal principledness is one of the highest morals.When your outer actions match your inner thoughts, you maintain your self-esteem, confidence, and integrity.This kind of solid inner enables a person to firmly control the direction of life, use the power of personal wisdom, and actively enjoy his life.

(End of this chapter)