Zeng Guofan believed that the strength of spirit was far greater than that of body, and he wanted to build an army with the strength of faith and spirit. If elected officials, it is difficult to avoid the existence and influence of "bureaucracy". This bureaucratic image stresses seniority and procedure, superficial writing is not realistic, follows the rules, is arrogant, and is particularly hard-working.
On the other hand, Shan Nong doesn't have much knowledge and doesn't understand the rules of officialdom. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. Although they don't know how to think twice, they are also opportunities for innovation. He wants to create a simple style in the military camp, preferring to choose stupid people rather than smart people. Simple and ignorant people use more, and the atmosphere is easy to mellow. This also proved that his choice was very correct in later battles. There is no difference between simple military style and popular will.
? Mencius said, "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world". In today's workplace and officialdom, everyone is good at learning tactics, but lacks the simplest sincerity. Everyone is wary of each other's murder and calculation, and even thinks that leadership is politics. Zeng Guofan believes that real leadership means not using politics. The style of a leader often determines the atmosphere of the whole group. If the leader makes good use of political skills, the whole team will definitely intrigue. He is not a scheming person. He treats others with the skill of "sincerity", and also exchanges people's hearts with soldiers. Under his leadership, the Xiang army formed an atmosphere of telling the truth and doing practical things.
? When Li Hongzhang first arrived at the military camp, he was full of anger. In order not to get up early for breakfast, he lied that he was ill. Zeng Guofan guessed that he was playing tricks and pretending to be sick, so he kept sending people to urge him to get up, saying, No one will eat unless you come. Li Hongzhang can only get up and eat in a hurry when he sees the situation. After dinner, Li Hongzhang was also educated. "What I value most here is a sincere word. Don't say you are sick if you don't want to eat. " Since then, Li Hongzhang has never been lazy or lied.
Zeng Guofan was riddled with diseases all his life, and only by perseverance can he achieve such great achievements. Endure what ordinary people can't endure, and endure what ordinary people can't do. Even if he couldn't sleep at night and was exhausted, he never took a day off in his life. He even said that being weak is not an excuse for not working hard. However, health is the capital of the revolution, and the harder you work, the weaker you get, which leads to a vicious circle.
As a weak person, I often give up when I want to work hard, largely because I can't. Aside from energy management, it is really difficult for ordinary people to support by perseverance alone. This is also a wake-up call for me. How to keep healthy is put in the first place. The regimen he summarized also applies to today-getting up early, sleeping regularly, exercising regularly, taking a walk after meals, and soaking feet before going to bed. Health care focuses on action and persistence. Only when you are full of energy can you have a good physical and mental state to practice your goals.
Zeng Guofan suffered from illness all his life, but how did he achieve the immortal cause of "virtue", "meritorious service" and "speech"? It depends on the words "strong" and "diligent".
? In his letter to his younger brother, he said that people are naturally lazy and can only command themselves by will, and they can grow up against their own nature. Zeng Guofan has been practicing the word "strong" all his life, constantly striving for self-improvement and fighting every day. Only by constantly striving for self-improvement can he gain a foothold in the world.
? In addition to the word "strong", another word that supports Zeng Guofan's work in spite of illness is the word "diligent". He has been particularly disgusted with his lazy attitude towards life all his life. He believes that the great evil of mankind is nothing more than depression, drag out an ignoble existence, lack of progress, sloppy life and sloppy work.
? I am deeply ashamed to read this. It's time to reflect on myself deeply and make changes. Reflect on your incorrect work attitude, fish every day, be diligent and decadent, and think about getting off work when you go to work. Recently, I started to act, reading the output every day, taking notes or feeling; Planning exercise time every day, good health can support me to go further. * * * Give it a pep talk.