First, read.

Zeng Guofan said that people's temperament is innate, but this temperament can be cultivated through reading. The so-called "bookish people are self-righteous."

Zeng Guofan's insistence on reading a volume of Zi Tong Zhi Jian every day is proof.

Second, diary

Zeng Guofan began to keep a diary at the age of 29 and wrote it all his life. He said that the most difficult thing for a person to overcome is himself. If you can put down your attitude and stick to it, you can continue to make progress.

Third, sit still.

The method of sitting still has existed since ancient times, regardless of time. Sit quietly for four minutes every day. In ancient times, a moment was twenty minutes, and four minutes was an hour. This is the way of keeping in good health and the foundation of prolonging life.

Fourth, study books.

Writing calligraphy is an important method of self-cultivation, which is related to the realm and art of calligraphy. When writing calligraphy, people will present a qigong state, which will make people feel smooth and straight.

Five, get up early

Zhu's family instructions say that you should get up at dawn and clean the court. People's interest in moving can be in harmony with the way of heaven and earth.

Six, notes

Zeng Guofan was diligent in reading all his life. Besides history, he often takes notes at will, which makes his reading both profound and useful. Zeng Guofan once said, "You can't remember uncommon words and elegant lessons unless you copy them by hand." Zeng Guofan likes reading history and has written several volumes of memorabilia of past dynasties as an important reading method.

Seven, change.

Zeng Guofan had two major problems in his early years, sleeping late and smoking. Later, he actively reformed and never committed another crime. This is difficult for ordinary people to do.

Eight, cautious and independent

Cautious independence is the first priority of self-cultivation. When a person is alone, he can calm his mind, do whatever he wants, and do whatever he doesn't want. Be careful, be at ease ~