Our brain has its own operating system and needs to be actively and continuously upgraded by us. The operating system mainly consists of two closely related parts, which are nothing but: 我们的大脑有自己的操作系统，需要我们积极不断地升级。操作系统主要由两个密切相关的部分组成，它们只不过是： Concepts and their associated methodologies 概念及其相关方法 Concepts are the cornerstone of all knowledge structures. The term “independent thinking” – a rare ability possessed […]

In the previous section, the analogy mentioned (that we must continually upgrade our “operating system”) is the most important analogy in “New Life.” So here, it is indeed necessary for us to seriously study the concept of analogy and also sort out the methodology of using analogies. 在上一节中，提到的类比（我们必须不断升级我们的“操作系统”）是“新生活”中最重要的类比。所以在这里，我们确实有必要认真研究类比的概念，也梳理一下类比的方法论。 In general, an analogy is a thinking […]

If you bought a computer, only to find out the manufacturer did not provide detailed instructions upon opening the package, wouldn’t you feel slightly overwhelmed? Moreover, if you discovered that the manufacturer was not responsible for regularly updating the operating system, wouldn’t you feel like you were about to go insane? 如果你买了一台电脑，打开包装后才发现制造商没有提供详细说明，你会不会感到有点不知所措？此外，如果您发现制造商不负责定期更新操作系统，您会不会觉得自己快要疯了？ Think about it, […]

In 1988, I had just enrolled in high school. At the time, my father was teaching at Yanbian Medical College (now merged into Yanbian University). In his department, an associate professor teaching English had taken the TOEFL exam and scored 570 (out of 677), which was considered quite impressive by my father and his colleagues. […]

I won’t tell you, not even to be killed, absolutely nothing. It’s embarrassing, really, I can’t afford it at all. 我不会告诉你，甚至不会被杀，绝对不会。真是尴尬，真的，我根本买不起。 But, I’m not shy about telling everyone that I’ve done stupid things, and I don’t mind telling everyone that those things were so stupid that even just thinking about them makes me feel so […]

When I was 28, I applied to join New Oriental and became a teacher. Looking back now, it all seems like a distant memory. However, at that time, it was actually a very difficult decision and a significant turning point. 28岁时，我申请加入新东方，成为一名教师。现在回想起来，这一切似乎都是遥远的记忆。然而，在当时，这实际上是一个非常困难的决定，也是一个重要的转折点。 Firstly, my English was not good at the time. Although my father was an […]

First, let me share a few of my experiences and elaborate on what I gained from these experiences, as they laid the foundation for my subsequent growth and rebirth. 首先，让我分享一些我的经历，并详细说明我从这些经历中获得的东西，因为它们为我后来的成长和重生奠定了基础。 (1)The first incident occurred when I was in my second year of high school, in 1989, at the age of 17. In 1984, at the […]

When I was in high school, in my physics textbook (probably in the first volume of the first year), there was an important concept, “Escape Velocity,” also known as “Second Cosmic Velocity.” This concept is so fascinating that it has captivated my thoughts. It remains one of my favorite concepts to this day and into […]

Practice, literally means, practice and action. 实践，字面意思是实践和行动。 If you think of it, do it. Only when you have done it, it counts as practice. If you can’t do it, it’s useless. 如果你想到它，就去做。只有当你做到了，它才算是练习。如果你做不到，那就没用了。 From around 1986, I really disliked the Spring Festival, for a very simple reason, I felt it was a waste of time… At […]

Einstein once said: 爱因斯坦曾经说过： “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” “复利是世界第八大奇迹。谁理解它，谁就赚到它……不这样做的人……付钱。 For the vast majority of people, compound interest is just a concept in high school math textbooks. After doing a few application problems, it seems to have no relevance […]