TWO APPROACHES

The only secret to success in this world is to start with what is possible, while the biggest cause of failure is putting your strength and energy into chasing the impossible. The entire history of human success and failure can be explained by these two principles.

In other words, one could say that a violent approach leads a person toward destruction, while a peaceful approach leads to success. A violent approach is always caused by impatience. In contrast, a peaceful approach is adopted by those who can demonstrate patience and tolerance during contentious matters. The power of peace is the greatest power, and patience allows a person to effectively harness this power for success.

Most people often fail to distinguish between what they should do and what they can do. Because of their immature awareness, they chase after their desires, thinking they are making progress toward their goals. Eventually, they realize they have only wasted their time. Even when they use their time and energy fully, they end up with nothing to show for it.

Humans are naturally beings who seek standards. Everyone has a vision of an ideal world in their mind. However, the unavoidable truth is that in this world full of challenges, no one can fully reach their perfect vision. In reality, the only thing achievable is for a person to be willing to accept less than their ideal standards. They should let go of the idea of what should be and focus on what can realistically be achieved as their goal.

When you aim to achieve something impossible, frustration and anger will come up inside you. But when you work toward what is possible, you’ll feel confident. Your effort will stay peaceful. In the first case, your mindset turns negative, while in the second case, your thinking becomes positive. Greater human qualities will grow within you.