There are countless stories about pioneers. One vivid example after another allows us to feel the hardships and joy of pioneers.
In 1899, when Einstein was studying at the Federal University of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, his tutor was the mathematician Minkovsky. Because Einstein was willing to use his brain and love to think, he was deeply appreciated by Minkovsky. The master and apprentice often discuss science, philosophy and life together.
Once, Einstein had a sudden idea and asked Minkovsky: "How can a person, like me, leave his own shining footprints in the field of science and on the road of life?" , to make his own outstanding contribution?"
Minkovsky, who had always been quick-thinking, was stunned by the question. It was not until three days later that he excitedly found Einstein and said very excitedly. : "I finally have the answer to the question you asked that day!"
"What answer?" Einstein couldn't wait to hug the teacher's arm, "Tell me quickly!"
Minkovsky gestured on his hands and knees for a while, but couldn't explain it. So, he picked up Einstein and walked towards a construction site, and stepped directly onto the cement floor that the construction workers had just laid. Amidst the scolding of the construction workers, Einstein was confused and asked Minkovsky in confusion: "Teacher, aren't you leading me astray?"
"Yes, yes, wrong path!" Minkovsky said very focused, regardless of others' accusations, "Did you see it? Only such a 'wrong path' can leave footprints!"
Then, he explained: "Only new areas, only places that have not yet solidified, can leave deep footprints. Those old ground that have solidified for a long time, those places that have been stepped on by countless people and countless footsteps, don't even think about stepping on them again." Footprints come..."
After hearing this, Einstein thought for a long time and said to Minkovsky with great gratitude: "Teacher, I understand what you mean!"
From then on, a very strong sense of innovation and pioneering began to dominate Einstein's thinking and actions. He once said this: "I never memorize and think about things in dictionaries and manuals. My head is only used to remember and think about things that have not been included in books."
So, In the few years when Einstein left school and first entered the world, he was an unknown clerk at the Bern Patent Office. He used his spare time to conduct scientific research. He advanced hand in hand in three unknown fields of physics, boldly and decisively challenging and Breakthrough in Newtonian mechanics. When he was just 26 years old, he proposed and established the special theory of relativity, ushered in a new era of physics, made outstanding contributions to mankind, and left a deep and shining footprint in the history of science.
As a pioneer in the field of science, Einstein was a miracle.
I often hear private school members say that there is only one Mr. Inamori, and there will not be a second Mr. Inamori in Shenghe Private School. Similarly, I believe there are also people who believe that there is only one Einstein and there will not be a second Einstein. I think this statement is one-sided and negative.
Does it mean that a person's achievements must reach the level where the whole world knows and admires them before they can be called achievements and successes?
In 1980, the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone was officially established, launching a comprehensive journey of exploration and innovation in reform and opening up. Looking back on the 40-year reform process, batches of people in the special economic zones have bravely stepped forward, boldly explored, reformed and innovated. Shenzhen has also developed from a border town into a modern and international metropolis, becoming an iconic symbol of China's modernization.
In the face of unprecedented changes, the great success of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone should first of all be attributed to Deng Xiaoping’s major policy of reform and opening up and the major decision to establish the special zone, as well as to the decades of hard work of all the people of Shenzhen* **Work together.
But at the same time, success is also inseparable from the batches of reformers who are working hard on the front line of the special zone. Shenzhen has reformers from top to bottom, from officials to people, at different levels and in different fields, covering Leaders and outstanding representatives of reform in various fields such as politics, economy, society, culture, and ecological environment.
It is they who are not afraid of difficulties, dare to venture, explore and innovate, and have created the glory of Shenzhen today.
The rise of a new city and the forging and blending of material civilization and spiritual civilization are the result of the pioneering and daring efforts of generations of SAR people. They also embody the pioneering spirit of hard work, exploration and innovation of generations of reformers.
Speaking of this, some people may think that there can be a few special zones like Shenzhen in the whole of China, and there are more ordinary people living in ordinary places. How easy is it for us, ordinary people, to become pioneers?
In the novel "The Ordinary World", Sun Shaoan, written by Lu Yao, was born in poverty but had a dream. He was unwilling to be mediocre so he kept working hard. He carries the burden of his family on his shoulders, so no matter how hard or tired he is, he cannot fall down. Poverty did not limit his imagination and subjective initiative. His fighting spirit was not only reflected in his entrepreneurial experience, but also in all aspects of his words and actions. He was never restless. When he was the team leader of the production team, he wanted to lead everyone to implement the land contract responsibility system to increase everyone's enthusiasm so that everyone could have a surplus of food. After his first business venture failed, he still mustered up the courage to take out a loan to prepare for his second business. He finally made a fortune and helped more people.
You must know that "The Ordinary World" is set in China from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. This period was the period of bringing order to chaos and reform and opening up after the Cultural Revolution.
In this context of the times, when a farmer and a poor man mustered up all his courage, he experienced a complete failure and lost all his money. He can continue to muster the courage to try a second time!
Sun Shaoan has a strong sense of struggle and is eager to make a difference and open up a broad world. He opened roads in the mountains and built bridges in the water. This is an attitude towards life and an absolute pioneer spirit.
Although Shaoan is a fictional character in the novel, for us ordinary people living in ordinary days, isn't he an example of our struggle? Isn’t he a real hero in life? Wasn’t he a true pioneer?
With the advancement of human civilization, the speed of world development continues to increase, and leaders have emerged in various fields. Under such fierce competition and market saturation, many people with dreams and ambitions have Feeling discouraged and having trouble showing off. In fact, it is not necessary. Although the probability of finding new fields and discovering new directions is getting lower and lower, new things will still continue to emerge. Even if you cannot find new fields that no one cares about, you can do things that you have not done well before. If you do things that were not refined enough before and become more refined, is that considered a pioneer? I think, forget it! At least one with a pioneering spirit. It is crucial to have such a spirit, which is one of the great driving forces for the development of the world.
Returning to work, as the headquarters of Shenghe School, we have greater responsibilities. We should pay attention to the happiness index of full-time employees across the country. We have a choice.
We can "do nothing" or "do something". We can ask full-time personnel across the country to fill out happiness questionnaires and understand their current situation in the most direct way; we can "do nothing" Or "do something", we can find branches where the secretariat and the board of directors get along harmoniously, and invite the chairman or secretary or speaking representative to share their stories, what they think and what they want; we We can "do nothing" or "do something". We can call on more leaders to pay attention to the happiness of full-time personnel, respect them, appreciate them, and trust them. As long as they are dedicated to the public and have the same goal, let them go. Let them do it instead of becoming a ceiling for the development of an organization, leaving young people tied up and unable to bloom. Only when leaders shed their egoistic thinking can they become more pioneers.
In Shenghe School, I heard so many words like "realizing employees' physical and mental happiness" that I even felt numb and indifferent.
Why? Worth thinking for everyone! So what is employee material happiness? How many leaders have really thought about what their employees really need?
Material happiness, as the name suggests, includes "material happiness" and "heart happiness".
"Material happiness" is easy to understand, that is, you have to give enough money. Inamori's "Seven Principles of Accounting" even mentioned "cash-based operating principles", so for individuals , in the management of the entire life, don't we need a solid "cash-based operating principle"? Even if I learn the philosophy of the private school every day, there are still some directors or board members who think that the full-time staff are overpaid and want to reduce their wages. I would like to ask, the nature of work at Shenghe Private School is basically 5 2, white or black, no. It’s a job that you can’t finish without eating, drinking or sleeping. So so many full-time staff are willing to stay even though it’s so hard. Is it because this is just a salary-earning job? This is because most full-time staff feel that this job is meaningful and valuable. They agree with Mr. Inamori’s philosophy and are willing to help more people with their own efforts and dedication. Such a heart cannot be measured by money. Don't use philosophy, righteousness, or the so-called dedication to kidnap morality. As long as people live on this earth, they have to live, and even deserve to live a guaranteed and quality life. The governing team is not a full-time staff, they are not Working with full-time staff ***, the tasks assigned by the board of directors may be easily completed in imagination, and one does not realize how much effort and energy is required for those seemingly "nothing" tasks. So, if a full-time employee devotes the most precious years of his life and his passion to this soil, has no extra time to earn extra money, and even suffers from a serious lack of sleep, doesn’t he deserve a reasonable salary? Not worthy of a high salary?
So what kind of happiness is "heart happiness"? Happiness is not simply about having a comfortable and clean working environment, creating a good working atmosphere, and having everyone live in harmony every day. This is just the basic level. We all know Maslow’s need theory, and here we will quote it. “Material happiness” is to satisfy people’s basic needs, which are the first and second levels of needs in Maslow’s need theory, that is, physiological needs and safety needs. When these After the two levels of needs are satisfied, we reach the stage of "heart happiness", that is, the third, fourth, and fifth levels of needs, which are social needs, esteem needs, and self-realization respectively. When the need for respect is met, people can be confident in themselves, full of enthusiasm for society, and experience the usefulness and value of their lives. If they work hard as much as anyone else on the soil of being trusted and respected, then naturally Able to meet self-actualization needs. This is true "heart happiness".
If the headquarters truly strives to make more full-time employees happy, then I would like to ask, has the headquarters become a pioneer in this area? If you think more about reciting the great virtues every day, what can we do today to make it more powerful? Use the pioneering spirit to build the bridge between knowledge and action, so that more people can be inspired by us. happiness. If under the influence of the headquarters, more leaders realize this and take action to formulate more humane and reasonable mechanisms, cherish talents and employ people with respect and appreciation, then the leaders of the headquarters and branch schools, and even as Will the school members who are business owners become pioneers and become more pioneers at the same time? So let me ask, when such an atmosphere is formed, what kind of huge and amazing resultant force will it be?
Although letting the private school members gain value is what we should pay the most attention to and attach great importance to, the happiness of the full-time staff is equally important. Because only when the full-time staff are happy, they will have the strength to serve the school members more attentively. In addition to learning the business philosophy of the school director, most of the school members’ perception of Shenghe School comes from our full-time staff who are on the front line. The content displayed by all modern media technologies such as official accounts and Douyin only occupy a small part of the feelings in the hearts of the private school members. In comparison, the more intuitive feelings are the lively, lovely and respectable full-time staff. .
Otherwise, as long as the private school members buy books and read them, why would they need to enroll in a private school? Doesn’t the atmosphere of gathering and communication among the school members need to be carefully maintained and maintained by full-time staff? Only when they feel happiness can they deliver happiness, have the strength to pursue infinite possibilities, have the strength to take on challenges, and have the strength to become true pioneers.
Whether we are leaders or employees, in social groups, we must first admit that we are ordinary people. Almost no one is born with superpowers, but ordinary people can still create extraordinary things through diligence and hard work.
May you and I become soaring eagles, and in the magnificent picture of the times, as pioneers, we can compose a magnificent movement that belongs to you and me and to this era.
May 14, 2020