Understanding my intent is crucial. I believe that there are no shortcuts to achieving one’s goals; it requires perseverance and endurance. To make significant progress, one must sometimes take a step back and endure hardships. Success will come when I relinquish my arrogance and clear my mind. This mindset will eventually lead to power.
I’ve seen Americans engage in flattery to achieve their ambitions, climbing fiercely to secure their positions. Consider historical figures like China’s Cao Cao who – as a mere captain might not have envisioned unifying the land, or Japan’s Toyotomi Hideyoshi who endured being called a monkey (Saru) and warming his master’s shoes before rising to unify the shogunate. Their stories teach us that to advance, we must first overcome our own status and pride.