An American proverb once said: “The Tiger and the Lion may be stronger, but the Wolf is not a circus performer.” You can see bears, lions, tigers… in the circus. But we absolutely never see a wolf jumping through a ring of fire.
The tiger is the king of the forest, the lion is extremely strong, but the “forest killer” must include the wolf. Although they do not possess unparalleled strength, wolves are the most courageous and resilient hunters. Have you ever wondered why wolves always exist so strongly in the wild? If you want to be successful, learn 4 things from wolves!
1. Know others and know yourself, one hundred battles, one hundred victories. With the weaker, wolves are ready to fight dry. But if they encounter strong opponents, they will never take risks. Wolves have no dignity. When they encounter a strong person, they quickly retreat. Even if a whole pack of wolves faced a few lions, they would not fight. Because they know that, if they win, they will also have to suffer heavy losses and lose their teammates. That’s like losing a battle. Lesson learned: It’s not necessary to win by all means. Retreating is not cowardice or incompetence. To withdraw is to know how to measure one’s own strength. Not having enough strength in the fight will only cause you to fail. Know others, know yourself, then you will win a hundred battles. Taking one step back to take three steps forward is a wise person’s choice.
2. Unity is strength Wolves are known to have an extremely high spirit of solidarity and group spirit. They are a species that is good at cooperation and good at fighting in unison. Wolves have a collective consciousness and team cooperation even more than humans. They always advance and retreat together and are never deceitful. In battle, if wolves are forced to fight with a stronger person, they will attack simultaneously. No wolf automatically gives up first! And after the battle, whether successful or unsuccessful, the herd does not leave behind the injured one. Wolves always know how to connect with each other to create strength. That’s why “fierce tigers have difficulty fighting wolves”, and “wolves can defeat lions”.
Lesson learned: As an individual in a group, you must learn how to integrate. We must rely on the strength of the collective to solve tasks that cannot be completed by one person. Don’t just focus on your work! Working sporadically and not cooperating is the premise of failure. If you want to go fast, go alone. The author of the classic book “The Director” once said: “None of us is as smart as all of us.” If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together! 3. Learn to use cunning. Wolves are not creatures that only know how to use their teeth and claws. Wolves are animals that worship wisdom. They always know how to use their heads in everything. They hunt with the least amount of effort. Using intelligence to achieve results and at the smallest cost is what we need to learn from wolves. The wild natural world has made wolves reach the highest level of cunning. Because only by using their minds can they survive. Wolves are very flexible when hunting. They do not chase prey haphazardly. Wolves have their own tactics and discipline. Therefore, wolves are the species with the highest hunting efficiency in the animal world.
Lesson learned: A person who lacks intelligence is likely to fail. Only by using cunning and strategy can there be good results. However, one cannot rely on deceit or “dirty schemes” but must rely on one’s own intelligence. Learn how to use cunning to make things smoother and easier. Because the shortest distance between two points in space is not necessarily a straight line. It is the shortest curve that goes around the obstacle. 4. Knowing how to lie down on thorns and taste honey One of the things you should learn from wolves is knowing how to lie down on thorns and taste honey. When hunting, wolves constantly change positions and know how to patiently wait for the opportunity. They often wait for their prey to eat before attacking. Lesson learned: The lesson of lying on the thorns and tasting honey from the wolf is similar to the lesson of “forbearance” from Confucius. He taught that: If you don’t endure small things, you will definitely ruin the big things. Patience can create miraculous results. When others have given up, you persist in moving forward. To do so, you need a spirit of steel and great courage. The virtue of perseverance and the ability to be patient are the key to creating success. Because patience is the most thorough preparation and readiness for everything.
