Everyday Life
How can I judge whether something is worth trying before declaring it impossible?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
Distinguish actual understanding and attempts meeting major obstacles from declaring impossibility before starting. Without asking, proposing, or discussing, deciding the outcome may remove even the chance to try.
When solutions escape you, discuss with friends or family and seek divination direction if needed. After finding a direction, still investigate, test, and act to learn whether the idea works.
Wanhua night-market delivery news offered an example. Individual stalls lacked staff for platforms, but an association leader proposed pooling orders. A new arrangement created possibilities unavailable individually. Changing surroundings require new thinking in business and life rather than only old methods.
Trying may still succeed or fail. The reminder is not to continually reject yourself as impossible before understanding. Retain hope, seek methods, and examine reality. That creates room to clarify the next step.