Ordinary people from underprivileged backgrounds need to complete "socialization" as early as possible: 1. Be bold and ask questions. Don't be afraid of rejection; speaking up gives you an edge. 2. Be altruistic in speech and self-interested in action. Learn to show "shallow concern." 3. Listen to what others say, but also listen to what they don't say. 4. For those in the service industry, state your needs directly, such as "Excuse me, could you please give me the cake at the very back?" Don't say "Could I have the cake at the very back?" Because being paid for service is expected, and having needs is also expected. Don't let others decide whether your needs should be granted. 5. Self-discipline gives you freedom. No matter how busy you are, make time for exercise every day. Drink 500ml of warm water first thing in the morning. Emptying your bowels and giving you radiant skin is more effective than expensive beauty serums. 6. Don't be too obedient. There are two sets of rules for everything. The rules of schools and teachers are: easy to manage, don't escalate things, someone will tolerate you, and immediate results are enough (this also applies to the workplace); our rules are: avoid harm, maintain physical and mental health, and prioritize long-term achievements. So don't listen too much to your teacher's brainwashing; just be presentable on the surface. 7. Get rid of any sense of shame about working. Leave work on time, dress up if you want, take leave if you're not feeling well, and openly ask the company for a raise or promotion if you're capable and valuable. Refuse requests you don't want to grant. There's no need to be so embarrassed; it's just working, no need for so much "shame." 8. Maximize the benefits of good looks. Spending long hours in air-conditioned rooms can easily dry out and tighten your skin. Apply one or two face masks every night; they'll give you that hydrating feeling of having drunk eight glasses of water. 9. The way to improve emotional intelligence is to genuinely wish others well. 10. If someone treats you in a way that makes you feel comfortable, you can learn from them. For example, after every gathering, my friends always tell me, "Keep in touch on the way home, and text me when you get home." I feel cared for, so I say this to other friends too. 11. Where there are people, there are interests; where there are interests, there is struggle; where there is struggle, there are inevitably factions. Changing jobs won't solve anything; it's just learning to struggle through struggle. 12. Don't lose points in small social details! Soak your feet in hot water with white vinegar every night. 13. Understand why you go to work. Two words: benefit. The workplace is essentially a place for value exchange. All your performance (acting) in the workplace is for this purpose. 14. You care about the evaluations of teachers and parents, so you are a well-behaved boy/girl and a good student. But in society, if someone gives you a "bad evaluation," it may be because you can't be "easily manipulated" by them. 15. Fill your stomach promptly; an empty stomach can lead to depression and anxiety. But remember to eat healthy food, eat less takeout, as eating takeout frequently can easily cause bad breath, and combined with staying up late, it will only make your spleen and stomach worse. 16. Learn to "climb the social ladder," learn to "ingratiate yourself." As long as your personality doesn't yield, all "lowering your stance" is a means to an end. 17. Build an intelligence network, whether through people or online channels. Consciously collect, filter, and cross-validate information (industry trends, personnel changes, potential opportunities, and public opinion). 18. Everyone around you has a most suitable role. They may not be partner material, but they could be "information intermediaries," "connections," or "stepping stones." Don't let your attraction cloud your judgment and complicate relationships. 19. Separate tasks from work. Don't think about work-related matters after get off work; make space for your personal life. After get off work, take a relaxing, fragrant, and warm bath with shower gel. Your bed will smell nice afterward, washing away all your fatigue. 20. Rules are rules; find the ambiguity and "gray areas" within them. As long as there are participants, there will always be room for flexibility; generally, there are "explicit rules" and "implicit rules." To get things done, you must abide by both sets of rules. 21. When someone asks for your help, you can set a threshold first. For example, if someone asks you to be their confidant, you can say, "I used to be like that too. I only woke up after reading the book 'xxx.' I'll send you the electronic version; take a look first." 22. Say things like, "Remember to bring an umbrella," "It'll be colder tomorrow," and "Your manicure looks beautiful." 23. Build your cabinet; it needs roles like "lawyers," "doctors," "outspoken people," and "worldly-wise people." 24. You can continue to "listen." But first ask yourself if the life of the person speaking those words is what you want.