Indeed, when I experienced many things and met many people, I found that there was really not much left in the so-called golden rule.
Take success as an example. When you have some experience, you will know that the success of many people is the result of uncontrollable forces such as opportunity, talent and environment.
Take these factors away by subtraction, and the rest is the truth.
As far as I can see, many ordinary people have achieved something because of "one track mind".
1. One-track minded person
My old colleague, one track-minded, is typical.
At that time, I worked in the customer service operation department for 10 years and didn't get promoted. I deduced the reason.
First of all, in some large enterprises, there is more room for promotion by leaving more departments.
But he wasted it in the pit.
That means he is one track-minded.
Secondly, under the performance appraisal, many people will choose jobs with higher gold content.
For example, sales asked him to make an analysis report to customers. You can't get extra points for this job as long as there are no mistakes, but he is very serious.
A lot of data could not be retrieved systematically, so he operated it manually, which cost him a lot of energy and time.
That means he is one track-minded.
Finally, according to common sense, versatile people are conducive to development.
At this point, he seems very insensitive.
For example, he is very narcissistic about his views, and even if the leaders object, he will fight for it.
The leader also said that he was single-minded.
He later started a business and set up a consulting company. His main field is the original customer service operation field.
Unexpectedly, business is surprisingly good. In his words, the company does not give promotion and appreciates itself.
Thankfully, he is a late bloomer. He achieved a case, an ordinary person, relying on his own creation without external force, can finally achieve something.
And his musical instrument is precisely his "one track-minded", which is what we said above:
* Squat down like a fool
* As serious as paranoia.
* Being a narcissist is insensitive
2. Stay like a fool
Many people say that "choice is greater than effort". There are many explanations for this statement, but the literal meaning is easier to adopt.
As a result, you always jump around in different fields, and you can't achieve cumulative results, but only weaken your competitiveness.
In fact, you need a kind of "soaking spirit" more, like a fool, staying in a certain field for a long time. In this way, it often brings you unexpected gains.
Tell you a story that sounds disgusting, but it's actually very inspirational.
/kloc-in the 0/7th century, there was a German named Hennessy who was immersed in a certain field for a long time. Moreover, this field is really a bit unusual, because it is human urine.
Hennessy devoted himself to urine and was regarded as a fool by his friends, so many people broke up with him.
But Hennessy doesn't care. He firmly believes that urine can refine gold. (colors may be similar)
He put dozens of barrels of human urine at home, which finally turned into paste, wax and gold.
An interesting thing happened when he became a laughing stock. ......
When exposed to air, translucent wax begins to glow and burn automatically.
This thing was later called "phosphorus".
At that time, because phosphorus could not be put into mass production, the price was extremely high, even higher than the price of gold.
Hennessy not only achieved high economic benefits, but also went down in history.
The reason why I tell Hennessy's story is not only to illustrate the relationship between squatting and harvesting, but also to illustrate that there is an effect that many people can't see-an unexpected result.
What is "unexpected"?
This is a concept put forward by American sociologist Merton, which means that in the process of persisting in action, there will always be unexpected gains.
This phenomenon is particularly common in the field of scientific innovation, such as the invention of Viagra, antibiotics and air conditioners, which can be explained by this concept.
These innovations seem to be accidental, but they are actually the result of long-term persistence in action and constant trial and error.
"Unexpected consequences" have two preconditions: action+time.
The so-called action means that you can't always be in a planned state, because at this time, your prediction of the result is only a reflection of self-awareness.
When you really act, you can connect and resonate with reality, thus forming feedback and guiding your next action.
The so-called time means that you are looking for opportunities and opportunities are looking for you.
When you have been in contact with a certain field for a long time, the opportunities related to it are more likely to hit you. Although, this opportunity may not be what you expected.
I discussed this concept with an entrepreneurial friend, and he particularly recognized it.
This friend engaged in online education, lost money for three consecutive years, and began to make a profit in the fourth year.
Interestingly, half of the profits are not the main business, but actually the advertising revenue of today's headlines and micro-signals.
He said that at that time, in order to expand its influence, it racked its brains, wrote a copy and promoted it. The main business was unsuccessful, but it attracted a lot of fans.
There are more than one million micro-signal fans, and the number of headline fans today ranks in the top three in their respective fields.
They also adjusted their business operation mode according to the current situation.
You see, this is the true proof of "unexpected results".
I talk about this concept to make you understand that it is better to stay in one field than to spend energy on many choices.
This kind of squatting does not keep you in a company, but allows you to focus on one field for a long time.
You should know that the trend of this world is that the division of labor is getting finer and finer, the demand is endless, and the technology is pervasive, which may bring unexpected results to your persistence.
3. as real as paranoia
Many people say, "If you are serious, you will lose."
Believe this, and you lose.
Anyone who has achieved something in his career, without exception, is paranoid, and can even be said to be "more real".
Chen Mingyong, president of OPPO, talked about the successful experience of OPPO, which he attributed to his "truthfulness".
OPPO has its own factory, not outsourcing. Why?
Because in the process of mobile phone research and development, Chen Mingyong is too "serious", always changing and pursuing the ultimate, which makes the foundry unbearable.
So, Chen Mingyong simply built his own factory and did whatever he wanted until he was satisfied.
Chen Mingyong also admitted that his "truthfulness" was the result of listening to children's voices.
His grandfather is a carpenter and his father is a tailor. Because he is too picky, he is considered a difficult person in the village.
Grandpa got a job and needed the cooperation of a stonemason. Because of the strict management, he ran away with several waves of masons, changed several waves, and finally finished.
So is my father. In the production process, I pursue the perfection of details and have requirements for the radian of clothing. If it is too curved or too straight, I will redo it.
Of course, the elders are also very strict with Chen Mingyong. In the fourth grade of primary school, he copied the list for his family. He was fined for copying again because the words were not aligned. ......
It is this craftsman spirit that has had a great influence on Chen Mingyong, making him never vague when developing OPPO mobile phones, and pursuing the ultimate.
In the business world, many similar examples can be cited. A good product must be the result of rote learning, as Chen Mingyong said:
"Don't do it, be sure to come from the heart and make your own recognized products. 」
This sentence also applies to the workplace. The reports, emails and PPT you write are all your products. Do you do it from the heart or deal with it?
Does this look simple? But 90% of people can't do it, so if you do it, you are the winner.
"Realism" is just a representation, but what it implies is actually a different kind of thinking, which we can call "terminal thinking".
The opposite is "starting point thinking".
What's the difference between two kinds of thinking?
To put it simply, people with terminal thinking are completely focused on the goal, opening a road on every mountain and bridging the bridge when encountering water;
People who "start thinking" focus on the road under their feet. Wherever there is a road, go.
As we mentioned earlier, Chen Mingyong is a man with "ultimate thinking".
Natalie, director of OPPO R&D, once reported to him that the cost of the new model may exceed the standard. Is it necessary to lower the requirements?
Chen Mingyong said angrily, what is our main purpose? Is to make a good product, not a very cheap product, so you can say whether you can do it well first, and then talk to me about the cost.
Elon musk is also a person with "terminal thinking".
When he was doing Tesla, many people thought it was impossible to succeed because the battery cost was too high.
But Musk's thinking is different from that of most people. He said:
"No matter how expensive the battery is, it is made of metals such as iron, nickel and aluminum. These are hard costs, and I can't reduce them, but what about the soft costs in the process of collaboration? Is there room for optimization? 」
Finally, he really found a lot of room for optimization.
For example, find a place with a light tax burden to produce; Cost is diluted by scale effect; Improve battery design to reduce loss ......
This shows that the bottom thinking of successful people is different. They always focus on how to achieve their goals, while ordinary people always doubt whether this goal can be achieved.
Poor Dad, Rich Dad is a very good book. When encountering something he wants and can't afford, poor dad said, "Control your desires and don't always think about what you can't afford. 」;
Rich dad said, "Do you like it? Good, then we have to consider how to afford it. 」
You see, elite and mediocrity, wealth and poverty often open the gap here.
4. as dull as a narcissist
Let me ask you a question: "Are you narcissistic? 」
Maybe you are narcissistic, but you are embarrassed to admit it, because "narcissism" seems to be a bad word.
But the new book Alien Talent reveals that narcissists are more likely to succeed. A very important reason is that when you are narcissistic enough, you are like wearing an invisible armor, and the cynicism of outsiders can't affect your initial heart.
Please look at the picture below. Do you think this painting is beautiful?
You must say: what is this? This is also called painting?
Your judgment is right. When Jeff Kinney, the author of this painting, found the editor of the comic book publishing house, the editor said so.
Not only they but also Jeff Kinney's friends scoffed at his paintings. There is only one person in the world who thinks this painting is exquisite, and that is Jeff Kinney himself.
He kept painting, writing and running the publishing house, and finally found a kind publishing house, which satisfied his wish.
To everyone's surprise, his comic books quickly became popular. You can also see a lot in China. The Chinese title is Diary of a Cowardly Child.
I'll tell you a number about how successful Jeff Kinney is.
In 20 16, his royalty income reached1950,000 dollars, ranking second in the Forbes writers list, surpassing J·K· Rowling, the author of Harry Potter.
Jeff kinney
My son is a big fan of Diary of a Cowardly Child. He must buy every book, but to be honest, I really don't think there is anything to read. If this is my work, I really have no confidence to stick to it with ridicule.
I don't know if you realize that, especially at present, those who insist on themselves and are relatively insensitive to external feedback are often more likely to achieve something.
Just like some authors, with wonderful views and strange writing, you are incredible, but people can attract a large number of fans;
Just like those who do live broadcasts, they can win a large number of fans if you don't care.
Therefore, you have to understand that people are very different and their needs are very different. If you have the courage to continue to show yourself, someone will pay for your performance.
The so-called inner strength, to put it bluntly, is as insensitive as narcissists.
The success of narcissism also involves a basic concept called "self-fulfilling prophecy", which was put forward by American sociologist robert merton.
The concept is simple:
Once you say a word, you will fall in love with what you say. Out of the most essential narcissistic needs of human beings, you will push things in the direction of this prediction and prove that you are right.
Psychologist Wu Zhihong told a story about "self-fulfilling prophecy".
A lady, both husbands have domestic violence and are desperate. After divorcing her second husband, she decided not to marry for life.
However, she met another suitor, who was very cautious and specialized in investigation. I found this man excellent and trustworthy, so I remarried.
However, the good times did not last long, and domestic violence occurred again two weeks after marriage. Wu Zhihong knew the details, only to find that this was the case.
One day, a little thing happened and they had an argument. The woman suddenly felt that she was ill-fated and shouted, "I knew men didn't have a good thing!" 」
My husband is also very sad and angry: "I never quarrel with women, but you force me to quarrel with you ..."
The woman began to get hysterical: "Yes, what's wrong with forcing you?" ? What happened to the quarrel? You still want to fight, you can fight, or you are not a man! 」
She growled and pressed the man. The latter's brain went blank, and then an old fist came. The woman fell to the ground and blood came out of her mouth. The man looked blank and didn't know what was wrong. ......
The woman wiped her mouth and said, "Look, I told you that men don't have a good thing, and I told you that you would definitely hit me ..."
The woman finally fulfilled her prophecy. ......
Of course, I'm not calling for that person. It's wrong to hit people anyway. But this incident can prove the sentence widely circulated on the Internet:
"What you believe is closely related to you. 」
This is a negative case of "self-fulfilling prophecy". If you look at it backwards, you will understand what I want to explain.
You can feel strong or weak, you can believe that there is no straight road in the world, and you can also believe that there is a straight road under your feet. In any case, you will live the life you expect in the end.
You may think that the above statement is idealistic, but many psychological studies show that strong motivation and purpose can improve the success rate.
As Emerson said:
The whole world will make way for a man who is bent on his goal.
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Through the successful deeds of an old colleague, this paper extracts three rules: crouching like a fool, being serious like a paranoid, and being insensitive like a narcissist.
You may not necessarily agree with the views in the article, because you are one-track-minded, aren't you?