Chapter 13: Life Perspective

financial industry, which is closely related to money."

“其实你大学的专业很好，可以进入金融圈，这个圈层离钱很近。”

"I know, but financial management often involves exploiting the lower class to benefit capital tycoons."

“我知道，但是财务管理都是替资本财阀掠夺底层民众。”

"If you become familiar with their game, you might be able to help more people. The investment industry is high-end, but it requires talent. An ordinary undergraduate can earn a substantial income in the financial world after a few years. You should have been part of the elite with your talents and achievements. Pursuing Traditional Chinese Medicine might limit your potential to become an ordinary person, making it very difficult to join the elite class with slim hopes. In the world, everyone is chasing fame and fortune. Claiming to be indifferent to fame and fortune is just self-deception. However, some people have principles and boundaries, while others do not."

“你如果熟悉了他们的游戏规则，说不定能帮助更多人，投资行业很高大上，但是需要天赋。一个普通的本科生，在金融界混个几年，收入都很可观。你本该进入精英阶层的，以你的天赋和成绩。中医这条路我感觉会把你变成普通人，进入精英阶层会非常难，希望渺茫。世人皆追名逐利，若说人生在世淡泊名利皆是自欺欺人。只是有人有底线有原则，有人没有而已。”

"Most Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners are not after fame and fortune."

“中医师们大多数不会去争名利。”

"That''s because Traditional Chinese Medicine demands focused skill development. Each profession has its common characteristics. For example, those studying languages require years of dedicated practice. However, life is inherently competitive – survival of the fittest. Understanding yourself better involves recognizing your strengths and weaknesses to make better choices."

“因为中医需要静下心来打磨自己的技术，职业需要，每个行业都有自己的共性，就如那些学语言的，也是需要很多年静心打磨技术的，可是人生来就是要竞争的，弱肉强食，适者生存。更好的认识自己是要更清楚自身的长处，优缺点，才能做出扬长避短的选择。”