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Only by bowing one's head can one truly lift it up

As the saying goes, those who always think they are a step above others often end up being trampled upon. Looking down on others does not prove that one is truly superior; often, only by humbling oneself first can one wait for the opportunity to hold one's head high with pride

By John markPublished 2 years ago • 3 min read

Lowering your head "is for the future" raising your head ", so no matter how you step back, as long as the ultimate result is to move forward, you can make better choices. In other words, making the head down as the head and treating the head up as the end is a rare trick in the study of human relationships. When you prioritize the interests of others, you are actually paving the way for your own benefit. Especially when doing things with high risks, calmly taking a step forward can achieve better results.

Booth graduated from Yale University in the United States and later obtained a master's degree from the University of Freiburg in Germany. He has now become a renowned mining and metallurgical engineer in the United States. In theory, applying for a job should be a smooth process, but when he brought all his diplomas to Mr. Dill, a major miner in the western United States, he encountered a troublesome situation. That big miner is a strange and stubborn person. Since he doesn't have a diploma, he doesn't trust people with diplomas, let alone those refined and theoretical engineers. When Booth went to apply for the job and submit the documents, he thought the boss would be very happy. Unexpectedly, Mr. Dill rudely said to Booth, "The reason why I don't want to use you is because you used to have a master's degree from the University of Freiburg in Germany, and your mind was full of useless theories. I don't need any fancy engineers." After hearing this, the clever Booth not only didn't get angry, but also calmly replied, "If you promise not to tell my father, I will tell you a secret." Mr. Dill agreed, so Booth whispered to Mr. Dill, "Actually, I didn't learn anything in Freiburg, Germany. Those three years were like a confused mess. Come here," Mr. Dill said with a smile after hearing it; Okay, then you can come to work tomorrow. "With this clever strategy, Booth easily secured the job in front of a very peculiar person.

Perhaps some people think that Booth's approach is inappropriate. The question is whether he can solve the problem without harming others. Take Booth as an example, what he belittles is himself. His own knowledge, of course, does not depend on his own evaluation. No matter how high his knowledge is, it will not increase his true knowledge by a penny, and vice versa, no matter how low his knowledge is, it will not decrease it by a penny.

Lowering one's head is actually just a temporary retreat. In order to advance one foot, it is necessary to first make a concession of retreating one inch. Knowing how to temporarily lower your head is to be able to look up better in the future.

The person who raises their head higher may not necessarily be the ultimate winner. People who can truly achieve great things always respond to the times, bow down when they should, and wait until the time is ripe before raising their heads to be a good person.

It can be seen that bowing one's head as a person is sometimes out of helplessness, and sometimes it is necessary for our own development. Only by bowing our heads can we smoothly navigate through the ups and downs of life. Because we are all ordinary people living in this world, it is impossible to be perfect and always in a favorable situation, so having the courage to bow down is very important. In a sense, sometimes bowing one's head actually indicates the rise of the future.

It is not a sign of weakness to yield to others. If you are in the right and can still be accommodating, people will not only acknowledge that you are correct but also praise your magnanimity, thus elevating you to a position of widespread admiration. Temporary praise can also lead you to make better choices.

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John mark

No matter how smart or capable a person is, no matter how good their background conditions are, if they do not know how to conduct themselves and handle affairs, they are destined to fail.

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    Written by John mark