Kai-fu Lee: it is inappropriate to depend on fate or on oneself.

Kai-fu Lee: it is inappropriate to depend on fate or on oneself.

2006.08.02

　

Q:Instructor Kaifu, do you think there is fate? Will negative pessimism be a natural character? Have you ever had such a mood? If your parents have not given you the correct guidance or the environment around you during your growth, will you still succeed and be superior?
 
A:Answer from my book: big discussion about "fairness"

A student asked me, "Is the world fair? "This issue caused a big discussion on" Kaifu student network. Some people think that the world is fair, and a person who is ambitious can overcome all obstacles. Some people think that the world is extremely unfair because of wealth, talent, and luck, god seems to always favor others.

In this regard, my answer is: I think everything depends on fate (fatalism) or everything depends on myself (people decide to win the sky) is not suitable.

Everyone has a choice and a chance. However, the opportunities are different from those of the environment. Therefore, the world is not completely fair. But if you give up your opportunities and choices because the world is unfair, it is your responsibility. You cannot blame the world for being unfair.

For example, some people are more likely to suffer from a serious disease due to genetic reasons at birth. But it does not mean that he will be ill. If he can seize the opportunity, make the right choices, and arrange his own exercises and diet, he is likely to be healthier than anyone else. However, if he is "genetic", he will give up on his own, then the chance of his illness will multiply.

Therefore, we need to think clearly about what we must accept, what we can choose, and what we must challenge. When you encounter something unchangeable, be brave enough to accept it. Do not waste time on remorse, envy, and jealousy. What you should do is actively grasp the part of your destiny that you can choose, change, and maximize your influence.

In addition, even when you feel that fate has abandoned you, you still have a choice. As Frank said: "In any extreme environment, people still have the final freedom to choose their own attitude. "

Believing or believing in fate is actually a matter of attitude. The key is not believing or believing, but whether you want to improve your life. A netizen named zswlove said very well that the fairness of God is the same as the injustice he has given to everyone!