Observing the situation, Dou Gu ordered his subordinates to withdraw the soldiers from one exit, leaving the other open. His troops were confused: "General, the enemy is surrounded. Even with wings, they cannot escape! Besides, there are only a few hundred of them. If we attack for a few more days, we can certainly annihilate them all! Why do you want to let them flee?" "I am certainly not letting them escape," Dou Gu replied. "With no way out, they will inevitably fight forward with all their might and die bravely. Moreover, the valley is rich with vegetation and water sources, so they cannot be starved or dried out. If we keep them trapped for too long, even if we eventually win a great victory, our casualties will be severe. Therefore, we let them out to kill them while chasing them down."
If life is peaceful, nurture your body and mind; if times are dark, seek more experience. The greatest confusion in life is not that no one understands you, but that you do not understand yourself. Without letting go, how can you possess? Without enduring loneliness, how can you see splendor? No matter how beautiful the past may seem, it is just empty talk; the difficulties at your feet point directly to tomorrow. Whatever fate bestows upon you, whether good or bad, much or little, must be faced seriously and met with composure. A life filled with regrets is a true life, and occasional flaws represent reality.
Interact more with strangers, as talking to them better exercises your eloquence and interpersonal communication skills. Among acquaintances, who understand each other well, one rarely pays special attention to speaking styles and techniques. Interactions with strangers start from scratch, requiring conscious application of communication skills to build relationships. With practice, your interpersonal communication ability and eloquence will improve. Therefore, to master eloquence, start with strangers.
Use your heart mindfully, not to worry or fret. A confused heart brings suffering, while an enlightened heart finds freedom. A kind heart is a paradise; an evil heart is a hell. If a person's concepts are incorrect, their career cannot be right; if their concepts are biased, their actions will be erroneous. One must learn to withstand the trials of people and events around them without being shaken in heart, and learn to maintain inner peace amidst movement.
Life itself is a series of goals. A life without goals is like a ship without a captain; it will drift forever in the sea and never reach the shore.
