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 　　On a text-based website, I heard a radio program about not being so kind to others that you forget yourself. I can't describe the content of the program, but I understood the meaning: don't be so kind to others that you forget yourself. Of course, what I want to describe in this article is not entirely that meaning. What I want to say is, don't accept what others want to express to you just because you feel embarrassed or awkward. 　　In fact, similar things often happen to me and my friends. A friend borrowed something very important from me, and because I felt awkward refusing, I agreed, only to find it very inconvenient in my life later. Another friend felt awkward refusing her family's arrangements, and in the end, she was very unhappy and even got scolded by her family. 　　Thinking back, I used to be like that too, often unable to refuse others' requests because I felt awkward, which often led to unpleasant situations and made me very unhappy. 　　The reason I wa...

 　　 The most pitiful people in the world are those who live in painful memories of the past, constantly tormenting themselves. 　　 Time flies, and as the saying goes, "There's only one me in the world, a unique me. If you lose me, you won't find me even if you search on Baidu. Maybe you're awesome, but I might not care about you!" In a world of heroes, masters clash, and there's always someone stronger. True masters fight three rounds before each other. Therefore, without experiencing a period of loneliness, obscurity, darkness, and unbearable hardship, one cannot claim "heaven rewards diligence." Proximity breeds advantage; 　　 books are the wellspring of human civilization's evolution. Don't judge people too harshly; a little ignorance is bliss. Water that's too clear has no fish, and a person who's too discerning has no followers. There's no need to exploit your friends to protect your own interests. If you remove all the quills ...

 There's a saying we often hear: "Youth is made wonderful by struggle." Indeed, how can youth be wonderful without struggle? Youth is a beautiful, blossoming period. During this time, we need sweet love, warm family affection, beautiful friendships, a romantic and elegant lifestyle, a sunny and optimistic attitude, and the courage to overcome all difficulties… but even more importantly, we need struggle. Struggle is the 1, while family, friendship, love… are all 0s. With the 1, the more 0s there are, the more beautiful youth becomes. Without the 1, the 0s are meaningless symbols. Some say that struggle is too hard, and that eating, drinking, and having fun are the best things. But that's not true. Eating, drinking, and having fun may seem wonderful, but if you indulge in these activities during your youth, you'll achieve nothing when you grow up. Struggle may bring hardship, but if you struggle in your youth, you won't feel regret when you grow up; instead, yo...

 　　"Wisdom Comes from Hands" is an article I came across today in a book I bought before, *Youth Digest*. The author is named Ye Qingcheng, but I don't know much about the author. 　　Undoubtedly, the title "Wisdom Comes from Hands" attracted me, motivating me to read on. At the same time, I wondered why the author believed that wisdom comes from hands. 　　The article tells the following story, which I'll briefly recount: 　　One winter, when temperatures were below -20 or -30 degrees Celsius, the author and a tour guide were watching the Northern Lights in Kiruna, Sweden. Walking through the forest, they noticed small wooden cabins everywhere. The author's praise of the cabins led the tour guide to tell him about Sweden's standards for talent and share his own story. 　　Apparently, in Sweden, students' hands-on abilities are cultivated from primary school, with courses in woodworking, handicrafts, sewing, cooking, home economics, and more. Those with ...

 　　"Learning Chinese shouldn't be too utilitarian; simply doing test papers won't get you high scores," says Teng, a senior teacher at Jinhua No. 1 Middle School. 　　The only way to learn Chinese is through consistent reading and writing. Read some books every day, and write one or two pieces a week, in any format. Learning Chinese this way will yield significant results. 　　Slow down your pace in learning Chinese. Should Chinese learning start in elementary school? To learn Chinese well, follow these three points: 　　1. Emphasize accumulation and cultivate good habits. Utilize every spare moment for reading and writing. Children generally have good reading habits in elementary school; don't let this stop in middle school. Continuous accumulation will lead to natural success. 　　2. Plan your Chinese learning. Decide which works to read and which articles to write at each stage. Set requirements for yourself and become an active learner. 　　3. Actively participate in Ch...

 　　A diary, as the name suggests, is a record of what you did, saw, and thought during the day. A day brings many events, many people, and many thoughts; these need to be selected and recorded. 　　First, learn to select material . 　　What to write? Consider whether these events or thoughts are worth recording, that is, how much they affect you. If they do affect you, whether it's joy or sorrow, happiness or sadness, it can be put into words. The quantity doesn't need to be large; one or two events, one or two feelings are enough. 　　Second, organize your thoughts and put them into words . 　　After selecting your material, how do you write? Don't write a diary like a rambling account. 　　First, choose a genre. Narrative, argumentative, a reflection, a description, a travelogue, or something else—it depends on the content. If you brought home a puppy today, you can choose to write about it or describe it; if you went on an autumn outing, you can write a travelogue, etc. 　　 Second,...

 　　Scarcity breeds an obsessive pursuit of something, leading to shortsightedness and ultimately trapping us in an absurd and terrifying cycle. Moreover, scarcity is a universal human psychological phenomenon, preventing us from enjoying life and reducing our sense of happiness. 　　For example, the poor constantly feel they lack money; they entrust their entire life's financial plans for marriage, family, and retirement to this moment, always feeling they have no money. However, ignoring the liquidity of money, if we use time as the coordinate axis, your thoughts and actions as the function, and net income as the vertical axis, it's clear that to achieve good results, you can't ignore the function graph and only focus on the coordinate system, right? The key is to have an exponential growth mindset. Even if we have money, we still don't know how to steepen this straight line parallel to the x-axis. 　　Indeed, some people possess the mindset of working with functions; they...

 　　I think that many times, we need to get used to loneliness and become independent and self-reliant. No one will always revolve around you, centering their world around you, pampering and spoiling you. After all, they sometimes have their own things to do; after all, they also have their own responsibilities. No one can be carefree forever, able to play around recklessly, or spend as much time with someone as they want. Being too dependent isn't a good thing. 　　I remember when I was little, I was very timid, and my parents were often away from home. Many times, I felt insecure. At night, hearing the mice squeaking filled me with fear, and I sincerely hoped my parents would come home to be with me. 　　Every night after dinner, I would stay home alone, reading or watching TV, often feeling incredibly bored. My parents liked to go out every night, and many times I wanted them to stay home with me, but I never had the courage. So, without saying a word, I would walk dejectedly back to...

 　　Everyone has their own opinion on whether marrying someone of equal social standing is important. But for most people, including myself, it's naturally very important. 　　In old China, "marrying someone of equal social standing" referred to the economic situation and social status of both the man and woman's families. Ancient marriages were extremely particular about this. 　　Reality tells us that the love story of the prince and Cinderella is just a fairy tale; we can only listen to it and move on. Snow White and the dwarfs, one tall and one short, would have communication problems. 　　Although we talk about gender equality now, where is the equality if the couple isn't of equal social standing? If one partner is at a disadvantage and the other is at a disadvantage, disagreements will lead to constant conflict. 　　The importance of matching social standing might not be felt during courtship, but it becomes apparent as marriage approaches. Some say love is driven b...

 　　Around 20 years old, an awkward age! 　　An age where you have nothing yet are self-righteous. While we live off our parents, drink their water, and spend their hard-earned money, we're still throwing lavish banquets and entertaining friends for our so-called "face," spending exorbitant amounts on birthday gifts for our buddies, and racking our brains to please our boyfriends (girlfriends), emptying our wallets in the process. Think about it, twenty years have passed, and have we earned any money ourselves? 　　Around 20 years old, what do you have? 　　Youth? It will eventually become a memory. 　　Knowledge? Too shallow. 　　Beauty? It brings more hypocritical feelings and benefits. 　　Time? People who think like this are mostly wasting their time. 　　Love? That's a lifelong commitment; is what we have now real? Besides what our parents gave us, what else is there for us to be proud of? 　　To boast about? In front of others, we are nothing; that's the reality. Don't t...

 　　Talking about money seems a bit vulgar. Parents often bring it up in family matters, but outside the home, it becomes a private matter, regardless of the amount. Our school education doesn't include terms like "financial literacy." 　　Recently, I heard that this subject will be added to primary and secondary education, and I can only look on with envy. Like the emphasis on traditional education and the increase in classical Chinese texts in textbooks, I feel a sense of awe, and at the same time, a sense of crisis that the younger generation is formidable: their education is becoming increasingly systematic, humane, substantial, and useful. 　　It's probably like what my math teacher said when describing the hardships of studying in his time: "Comparison is the thief of joy; let's work harder to live our own lives well!" 　　I consider survival paramount. After all, we don't live in ancient times where men could easily sacrifice their lives for their co...

 　　 Many people have told me they don't understand why people who love writing can be moved to tears by a single sentence, can sit at their desks for hours writing, can quickly distinguish between kindred spirits and fellow writers, and those who are simply strangers, silently exchanging respect and finding solace and warmth in strangers amidst the hustle and bustle of life. 　　My personality is always somewhat contradictory, especially evident in my writing. I can be aloof yet meticulous, sometimes quiet to the point of timidity, yet surprisingly proactive and persistent in pursuing my interests. I often find myself adaptable, possessing a knack for shortcuts and laziness, yet I am stubbornly persistent and determined in writing and putting my ideas into practice, displaying a pioneering spirit and adhering to my own style with caution. I've always admired the Taoist concepts of tranquility and serenity, and in literature, my desire to excel, coupled with a strong sense of envy...

 　　The *Story Collection* magazine has many stories, and each one is captivating. A single story can evoke many emotions and perhaps even offer some insights. 　　*Story Collection*, a collection of stories, is a type of book I love. Each story touches my heart; reading them makes me forget everything else. 　　I own several volumes of *Story Collection*, but my favorite is the latest edition I bought recently, because it contains so many stories. 　　I was reading one story about a lame girl and her relationship with a taxi driver. I must say, this story truly moved me; I even shed tears while reading it today. I'm not usually one to cry (except when I'm very sad). 　　(Note: You can read my article about this story, "Father-Daughter Bond.") 　　Oh, and there's also a humorous story, the contest between Dayong and a car thief. I just published an article about that story here (Do you really want it?). 　　I must admit, the new edition of *Story Collection* has a truly abunda...

 　　It's been almost a week since my last post. To be honest, seeing all the other posts updating every day makes me want to write something too. 　　I happened to get up early today, so I figured I'd post something since I had nothing else to do. Okay, good morning everyone, enough chit-chat, let's get to the main point. 　　Judging from the title, this should be a review of "Rose Has Thorns, But It's Sweet Too." "Rose Has Thorns, But It's Sweet Too" is a novel by Yang Xiaowai. I found this book on a platform called Tangyuan Creation, where I currently have a contract. I don't know much about the author, Yang Xiaowai, but one thing I'm sure of is that he's very dedicated to writing novels and updates daily. 　　As you can see from the accompanying image, this novel has two covers: one is the author's original cover, and the other is Tangyuan's official cover. As for which one is the original and which is the official cover, you can ...

 　　My mood was a bit gloomy when I happened to see a blog post about long-distance relationships. It almost brought tears to my eyes; every word was heartbreaking. All I want to say is, long-distance relationships aren't something just any couple can bravely choose. You won't know how difficult a long-distance relationship is until you experience it. 　　What does a long-distance relationship mean? 　　A great movie is showing, but you can't come to see it with me until it's over. 　　I buy beautiful clothes, but I can't show them to the person I most want to show them to. I can only take pictures and send them to you, and I know without even guessing that you'll reply with the same old "You look good." What more can clumsy guys ask for? 　　Text messages don't convey your tone; phone calls don't show your expression. 　　Before exams, I have to go to the library alone to save a seat and study. When it rains, I have to hold my own umbrella. 　　On weekends...

 　　Honestly, I'm a novel enthusiast. I admit I enjoy reading, but I mostly read novels. 　　It's said that reading has many benefits, and I wholeheartedly agree. As 　　Bacon said, "Reading history makes one wise, reading poetry makes one witty, mathematics makes one subtle, philosophy makes one profound..." 　　This all speaks to the benefits of reading; in short, reading can cultivate one's character. 　　However, here I want to talk about writing novels, not reading, but the connection between reading and creation. This article is also dedicated to novelists. Without further ado, here are my views. " 　　Read ten thousand books, and your writing will flow like a god's," a line from Du Fu's poem. As for the title of this poem, I've forgotten it for now; you can search for it on Baidu if you're curious. 　　Every aspiring writer needs to be dedicated and persistent to write well. If you only work sporadically, you'll only stagnate. Think about i...

 　　 Cocooning refers to an emerging group in developed countries, especially those with high competition and youth unemployment. These reclusive individuals reject social interaction, social integration, and interaction with others, yet feel connected to the world through internet technology. To some extent, I'm like that too, although I'm not ignorant of people, nor am I unable to find work. 　　Being alone can be stressful, because there's so much information available. I understand that growing up and becoming independent involves so much—so many things to research, so many ideas popping up one after another. Therefore, my best way to relieve stress is to see something completed, an idea resolved; the act of doing itself is my way of relieving stress. I often worry that I haven't done things well enough. But in reality, no one is a perfectionist; most people do their best and leave the rest to fate. Regarding the matter of "doing things," Taoists say to follo...

     Time carries memories, and life changes thoughts. When we become somewhat out of place, we realize we've grown up.     Perhaps for an ordinary, unknown person, growing up is a helpless maturity. Because we are no longer protected by our parents, but must experience the meaning of life through self-reliance, whether through our own immense or insignificant existence. Perhaps a stroke of good fortune and sudden wealth can allow us to transcend the meaning of survival, but if so, wouldn't life lack the raw, sweat-soaked flavor of life?     Growing up takes us away from our homeland, but maturity forces us to shoulder responsibilities. Life has always been like this, with rampant desires and rampant materialism. All we can do is prove ourselves through hard work and build our lives from scratch.     When we enter society, we no longer have the protection of our parents. Because their sacrifices have already exhausted them, the rest of the ro...

     The dictionary definition of "厚道" (hòu dào) is: sincere, tolerant, and not harsh. It also means being upright, honest, and straightforward, never calculating against others, and rarely suspecting others of trying to trick them. Synonyms for "厚道" include: loyal, honest, and reliable.     When people think of "厚道," they often picture a simple, dark-skinned person with a round, chubby face, kind eyes, thick lips, and a憨憨 (hān hān) smile. This image seems to be fixed in people's minds—a kind, approachable, and reliable person. However, whether someone is truly reliable and "厚道" cannot be accurately determined by their appearance; it is determined by their inner qualities.     In daily life, we often hear people talk about someone who is honest, trustworthy, and "厚道," and we enjoy being around them and feel comfortable associating with them. Such a person will likely have many true friends. It seems that "厚道" is an excelle...

     The novel, a linguistic art form that captures and reflects the whole through its parts, and extracts a cross-section of life, possesses a rich, varied, and vibrant stylistic characteristic that necessitates the application of artistic talent and skill in its creation. This article comprehensively summarizes the key points of traditional novel writing from various aspects, including character-centric storytelling; structural arrangement; the use of typification to create typical characters; natural and social descriptions; detailed descriptions; and narrative perspective. Novels aspiring writers can gain specific insights into novel writing techniques from this.     First, one must be adept at character-centric storytelling and meticulously organizing the plot     . A plot is indispensable in any novel. Contemporary writer Wang Meng once pointed out: "A so-called novel without a plot actually uses small plots to replace the overall plot; a novel a...