The more short stories that require celebrities to overcome their fears, the better.

Clement Si Tong, one of the richest men in the United States, is the chairman of United Insurance Company. He said that the secret of his success is something called a "positive outlook on life". Positive Outlook on Life English is Positive Si Tong was born in 1902. His childhood home was in the south of Chicago. He used to sell newspapers. When Si Tong was selling newspapers, a restaurant kicked him out several times, but he slipped in again and again. Seeing his extraordinary courage, the guests discouraged the restaurant people from kicking him out again. As a result, his ass was kicked badly, but his pockets were full of money.

This incident inevitably made him think deeply: "What did I do right?" "What did I do wrong? What should I do next time I encounter the same situation? " He has been asking himself this question all his life.

Si Tong's father died when he was very young, and he was brought up by his mother. His mother has a deep influence on the formation of his character.

Si Tong's mother sewed clothes for people for several years and saved a little money. When little Clemente was a teenager, she invested her money in a small insurance company in Detroit. This insurance agency sells accident insurance and health insurance for American injury insurance company in Detroit: every time it sells an insurance, it gets a commission-its only income. Its only property is a rented small dusty office. There is only one person who can unlock the lock, and that is Si Tong's mother. She didn't get any marks on the first day. Then she went to the biggest bank in Detroit. A senior employee bought insurance and allowed her to walk freely in the building. As a result, 44 people bought insurance from her that day.

This brokerage firm has developed. Si Tong tried to sell insurance in the summer when he 16 was in middle school. His mother led him to a building and explained it to him from beginning to end. But he was afraid. At this time, the scene of selling newspapers in those years reappeared, so he stood on the sidewalk outside the building, shivering and silently reading his motto: "If you do it, you will lose nothing, and you may gain a lot, so do it." Do it now! "

So he did it. He walked into the building as boldly as if he had been kicked out of a newspaper restaurant. He didn't get kicked out. He went to every office. Only two people bought insurance from him that day. In sales, he failed, but he gained a lot in knowing himself and selling skills. After returning home, Si Tong earned a few dollars in commission, which he thought was enough. He knew that he had the courage to overcome his fear, and he also came up with the skills to overcome it.

The next day, he sold four insurances. On the third day, 6 copies. His career began.

During that holiday and the days after that, he continued to promote health insurance and accident insurance for his mother. He actually created a day 10, and then a day 15, 20 good results. He analyzed himself: Why did he succeed? He finally found out because he has a "positive outlook on life".

He is still a middle school student, but he earns more money than the headmaster every day, so he has gone through the formalities of dropping out of school.

However, he still finished the middle school course and got the diploma; He also entered the university law department, but he didn't finish it.

He traveled all over Michigan, averaging 30 copies a day and 40 copies in some cities. Anyway, his PMA is really effective.

At the age of 20, he moved to Chicago and started an insurance brokerage company-"Joint Registered Insurance Company". He is the only one in the whole company. He is determined to make this company as great as its name. On the first day of business, he sold 54 insurances. After the market opened, Si Tong was full of confidence. Then I began to expand into other fields, and my career was booming. And one day, it was almost unbelievable: 122 records were created! After four years of self-training and self-encouragement, he achieved the almost impossible goal. What's more gratifying is that people who bought insurance before asked for renewal when it expired, so they don't have to spend any more effort, and the commission keeps flowing.

Early success made Si Tong draw a principle: Don't rush for success, but lay a good foundation and rely on yourself. Now he has a way to recruit other salespeople.

He put an advertisement in a Chicago newspaper: "Good opportunity to study …" In Illinois alone, many people wrote back to apply, and he chose some of them.

Sun Yat-sen (1866- 1925), a great revolutionary forerunner in China, moved to Shanghai to rally after a failed revolutionary action, waiting for a chance to make a comeback.

One day, several revolutionary comrades were idle and bored. The four of them got together to play mahjong for entertainment. Unfortunately, Sun Yat-sen caught him. They knew that they had made a mistake. They panicked. Look at me. I look at you. I don't know what to do.

Faced with such an embarrassing scene, Sun Yat-sen not only kept asking them to fight, but also said with a smile, "Fight. Playing mahjong is very similar to our revolutionary uprising. It doesn't matter if you lose the game. We can look forward to the next game. It will always be full of opportunities and hopes. "

After the victory of the Revolution of 1911, Sun Yat-sen became the interim president. Once, he wore casual clothes and attended an important meeting of the Senate. However, the guard on duty in front of the gate saw the visitor dressed simply, so he stopped him and shouted sharply: [There is an important meeting today. Only the president and members of parliament can go in. What are you going to do as a bold person? Let's go, let's go, or the president will be angry when he sees it. He will certainly punish you! "

Hearing this, Sun Yat-sen couldn't help laughing. He asked: [How do you know that the President will be angry? "He said, while showing his certificate.

When the guard looked at the document, he realized that the man in ordinary clothes was actually the president. In the panic, the guard threw himself on the ground and pleaded guilty again and again.

Sun Yat-sen quickly picked up the guard and said humorously, "Don't be afraid. I won't hit you. "

2. Zhu Kezhen

During the Republic of China, Zhu Kezhen, a scientist, was the president of Zhejiang University and was deeply loved by teachers and students.

One day, in the program of the get-together, there was a speech from the headmaster.

When Zhu Kezhen saw it, he thought it was really bad to give lectures at the party. Therefore, he said in his speech: [Students, the word "speech" comes from words. This is sheer nonsense. "

Everyone heard it. They burst out laughing.

3. Feng Yuxiang

Feng Yuxiang (1882- 1948) studied very hard all his life. When he was a soldier, he studied whenever he had time. Sometimes he stays up all night. He studies at night. In order not to affect others' sleep, he found a big wooden box, cut a hole, put his head in it and read by dim light.

When Feng Yuxiang was a brigade commander, he was stationed in Changde, Hunan. He is required to read English for two hours every morning. When he was studying, he closed the door and hung a sign outside the door, which read "Feng Yuxiang died". No outsiders are allowed in. After research, the sign on the door was changed to "Feng Yuxiang is still alive".

Feng Yuxiang hates people who are not punctual.

1927. Because Wang Jingwei didn't observe the meeting time, he was often absent and late for the meeting. Feng Yuxiang was angry and made up a pair of couplets for him:

A table full of snacks and half a table of fruit. I don't know the sufferings of the people.

The meeting will be held at two o'clock. We will be here at four o'clock. Is it the revolutionary spirit?

At that time, Feng Yuxiang had a military adviser named Usmanov. He especially likes to inquire about the situation of the nationalist army. He often pesters Feng Yuxiang to ask questions. He began to ask about the general situation of the nationalist army. Gradually, it involves administrative and personnel arrangements. On this day, Usmano asked Feng Yuxiang another thing. Feng Yuxiang said crossly: [Mr. Consultant, do you know what the word "consultant" means in China? "

"Usmanov shook his head." I don't know. "

Feng Yuxiang told him: "I look at you, the questioner asks questions, the counselor asks you questions, and just answer."

During the Anti-Japanese War, Feng Yuxiang lived in Geleshan, a suburb of Chongqing. Most local residents live in the houses of senior military and political officials. Ordinary people dare not be wardens. Feng Yuxiang recommended himself as the warden. His enthusiastic service was well received by the residents.

One day, a company of a certain unit was stationed in this area. The company commander came to Changbao for office work, borrowed a house, borrowed tables and chairs, and accused him of dissatisfaction.

Feng Yuxiang is wearing a pair of blue coarse trousers with a piece of white cloth wrapped around his head. This is the standard dress for farmers in Sichuan. He was angry when he saw the company commander.

Then he bent down and bowed deeply. He said, [your honor, you have worked hard! Many officials live in this place. It's really hard to do this job. Stay in the garrison for the time being Just make do with it. "

Hearing this, the company commander was furious and said, [I want you to teach me a lesson! You are a big shelf! "

Feng Yuxiang smiled and replied: "No. I used to be a soldier. I never want to disturb the people. "

The company commander asked: [What else have you done? "

"The platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander and head of the team have also done it."

The company commander stood up and said politely, [What else did you do? "

Feng took his time. He still smiled and said, "Teachers, commanders and commanders-in-chief also worked for a few days."

The company commander looked at the big guy carefully. He suddenly woke up like a dream. His feet are together: [Are you Vice Chairman Feng? Fuck you. Please ask the vice chairman to punish you! "

Feng Yuxiang bowed again: [My Lord, please sit down! I am the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission. I'm the director of the insurance department. I should wait on adults. "A few words let the company commander feel embarrassed, hurriedly quit.

4. Lu Xun

[South China] Literature Society was founded by some progressive young people in Guangzhou. I hope Lu Xun (188 1- 1936) will give it to them.

Writing for the inaugural issue. Lu Xun said: "You should write your own articles first. I'll write later. In case people say that Lu Xun has come to Guangzhou, young people should join. "

The young man said, "We are all poor students. If the first issue doesn't sell well, we may not be able to publish the second issue. "

Lu Xun said humorously and seriously: "It is easy to make publications sell well. You can write an article to scold me. My publications are also selling well. "

In the 1930s, some writers had bad subjectivism. On one occasion, Lu Xun was asked to talk about this problem. At first, Lu Xun just smiled. After a while, he told two stories:

Gold pole

There is a farmer who carries water every day. One day, he suddenly remembered. What does the emperor use to carry water to eat? I went back again.

Answer: always use a gold pole.

Eat persimmon

A peasant woman woke up one morning and felt very hungry. She thought, how should the queen entertain herself? I must have woken up and called out, "Sister, bring a persimmon to eat."

1934. lyna, mayor of Beiping, Kuomintang, banned male and female students from swimming together.

Hearing this, Mr. Lu Xun said to some young friends, "Men and women are not allowed to travel together. That kind of men and women breathe air together confuses Gan Kun. Is it not more serious than swimming together? " Mayor lyna might as well give another order. In the future, men and women will wear a gas mask when they go out to avoid air circulation and stay away from the public eye. Well, everyone does. Here! Here! "Lu Xun said, and leaned his head back slightly. He simulated a gas mask with his hands.

Everyone in Guanzi was laughed at by Lu Xun's words and deeds.

1934. The magazine opened a column of "Interviews with Writers" and cooperated with the publication of portraits of interviewed writers. The editor of the magazine wrote to Lu Xun, asking for permission to interview, took a photo with the study as the background, and then took a photo of Lu Xun and Xu. Lu Xun wrote a humorous letter and refused:

[The writer's name is beautiful. In the past, he had no respect for himself. He thinks he might as well abuse his example. Recently, he woke up quietly. He was embarrassed to say it. He has no thoughts in his head. There is no study in his apartment. His wife and son have nothing to do with literature. They dare not accept anyone. If Mr. Wang writes another biography of a fake writer, he will make a list of books, set up bookshelves and sweep the floor to welcome guests.

5. Old house

During War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Beixin Bookstore publishes Lao She (1899- 1966), a writer I once urged. While delivering the manuscript, Lao She humorously sent a letter with a sense of drama:

The marshal sent an urgent order: there is no food outside, no soldiers! The boy rode on a horse with a gun. Go for a ride. Oh! Malays! See marshal. How many troops did you bring? Two thousand words! Or old, weak and beaten soldiers! Rest after the account! Order! Be quiet!

Exactly: clear-cut. Murder is all over the mountain!

At the age of 40, Lao She wrote a simple, self-deprecating and interesting autobiography. The full text is as follows:

Shu Sheyu and Lao She, 40 years old, are pale and unnecessary. He was born in Beiping. He lost his father when he was three years old. It can be said that he has no father and no ambition to study. The emperor does not exist. It can be said that he has no king, no father and no king. He is especially filial to his mother. The benevolence and righteousness of Bourgeois have not been swept away. He has read 300 youth articles and is in no hurry to learn more. Then he attended a normal school and laid the foundation for being a teacher.

Everyone laughed. No big deal. I got married at 34. I have a man and a woman. They are all very cunning and comforting. I like growing flowers in my spare time. I can't do anything wrong I can't bear to give up. I read everything. I'm not worried about nothing. I am serious about teaching and doing things. Often suffer losses. I have no regrets. That's all. I have another 40 years to live. Maybe I have some promises.

Once many young people came to Lao She's house. How to write a poem? Lao she said:

"I can't write poetry. I'm just tinkering. "

Someone suggested asking Lao She to write a song on the spot.

It is raining heavily in Changhong, Xian Xinghai.

Ice is a snake's nest. Bi Ye Lin sleeps in the wind.

Lao She recited this unique five-character quatrain casually. In just 20 words, the names of eight writers and artists who are familiar and full of praise are [scribbled] together. Vivid image, broad artistic conception and endless aftertaste. After listening to this, the young people were all amazed.

The heavy rain mentioned in the poem is Sun Dayu, a modern poet and literary translator; Xian Xinghai and Xian Xinghai, people's musicians; Gao Changhong, a modern celebrity; Wan Laitian, a drama and film worker; Bing Ying, a modern female writer; a native of Hunan; and Cheng Shewo, former editor-in-chief of Chongqing. Bi Ye is a contemporary writer. Lin Fengmian is a painter.

Writer Lou Shiyi (born in 1905) has been to Lao She. [What have you written recently? "Asked Lu Shiyi.

Lao She, who was born in Manchu, said with a smile: [I am a slave. What about the polished manuscript for our emperor! "

A burst of laughter. Only then did I know that Lao She was accepting a new task-revising his autobiography for the last emperor of China, Puyi.