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Enjoy life to the fullest when you're successful.

 　　A certain person's child achieved excellent results in the high school entrance exam, so he boasted about it extensively among his classmates, making no attempt to hide his elation. Others also offered their congratulations and likes. However, everyone seemed to overlook that another friend's child's results were not as good.

　　At the dinner table, this person proudly boasted that his child had been admitted to a prestigious school in Beijing, his joy overflowing, completely ignoring the fact that his neighbor's child was going through a rebellious phase and had just returned from running away from home, and even more so, disregarding the fact that another friend was unable to have children due to health reasons, and the adopted baby was physically weak.

　　At the company, employee A received an award and was promoted for outstanding performance. He treated his colleagues to a lavish celebration, including dinner and karaoke. At the karaoke bar, he revelled, calling out to his friends, acting as if he were the king of the house, completely oblivious to the silent gloom in the corner, unaware that some had left midway, and utterly indifferent to those who hadn't even attended. Shortly afterward, when the company released the promotion list and conducted a public opinion poll, he was not selected. The one everyone unanimously favored was employee B, whose performance was inferior to his, or even mediocre. Person B is usually diligent at work, peaceful, and considerate of others. While Person A was enjoying a karaoke session, Person B comforted and encouraged someone sitting in the corner, saying, "Actually, we are all very talented; it's just that our opportunities have come a little late!"

　　After various competitions, the winners shake hands with the losers to show goodwill, even embracing them goodbye, because everyone has strived and fought. Victory is just a result, but the process of effort deserves everyone's respect.

　　Those who are arrogant because of their talent, who flaunt their abilities without regard for others' feelings or emotions, cannot get along with others in a group for long. Gold lost is hard to regain, and natural talent doesn't guarantee recognition. Even if life is enjoyable and fulfilling, even if you have fine wine in your hand, don't revel in your triumphs.

　　Compassion is a basic human trait. Whenever disaster strikes, even if our loved ones are not present, we express our condolences and even stop all entertainment. Because even if we cannot offer help in times of need, not rubbing salt into others' wounds, silence is also a form of kindness.

　　It is a form of care for those who are successful not to flaunt their success in front of those who are down; it is an act of kindness not to celebrate in front of those who are down

　　. Not celebrating success is a form of self-cultivation; not becoming arrogant in success is a form of refinement. Remaining calm in success is a state of being; remaining detached in success is a form of self-cultivation.

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