Hello. This is Hakubi from α and Hakubi's Super Simple World Blog. Today's theme is "The arrogant Heike clan did not last long." When you hear the word "arrogant," what kind of situation do you imagine? Do you imagine the state of being like a tengu (a mythical creature) after winning and winning and winning?
Why do people become arrogant after winning? I don't have a very good image of the mythical creature known as the Tengu. Perhaps it's because, in situations where everything seems to be going their way, those who become arrogant escalate their behavior in a negative direction, leading them to become Tengu.
The world works in mysterious ways. Those who have won must remain humble if they wish to continue winning. This is because arrogance leads to self-destruction. Even if one amassses immense wealth, the moment one becomes arrogant, they take the first step towards ruin.
They don't treat other people as human beings. The Taira clan, a group of warlords in ancient Japan, left behind the saying, "If you are not a Taira, you are not human." This means that anyone who is not a Taira is not human, but why do people become so arrogant?
You'll probably notice that the situation around you changes when you keep winning. The cold world suddenly starts fawning over the person who's on the winning path. At first, the person on the winning path is fawned over with a sense of hesitation, but eventually they start to take that fawning for granted.
I want you to pay attention to this point: those who have a winning strategy will inevitably encounter the fact that they have only won once. The reason why it's only one win is because that one win is significant. Everyone has a chance to be promoted to a leadership position at least once. For a leader to be a leader, they need to perform their duties sincerely without becoming arrogant. Leaders fall from power because they are no longer fit for the position of leader.
As you may have already realized, almost everyone, including you, has probably been entrusted with a leadership position at some point. Whether you become a true leader or not depends on whether you were able to seize that one opportunity and satisfy those around you.
Let me ask you again: you too have been a leader at some point, haven't you? Whether you receive special treatment as a leader afterward depends on whether you were able to seize that opportunity. Those who, when given special treatment by others, mistakenly believed they were special themselves and failed to seize the opportunity are probably either people who couldn't produce results as leaders, or people who became arrogant and were eventually overthrown as leaders.
Everyone has the chance to be entrusted with leadership at least once. Pride goes before a fall. Seize that opportunity and build an unshakeable position as a leader. The more times you serve as a leader, the more likely you are to be entrusted with leading larger organizations. In larger organizations, the more results you achieve, the greater the rewards you will receive.
I recommend that even if you're a leader, you should maintain the same position as an ordinary member. It's probably best to feel like you're roughly average within the organization. However, I must say that while everyone has the chance to become a leader, not everyone can become one.
If you can seize that one or two chances and become a leader, remember the saying, "Pride goes before a fall," and if you remain humble, pledge loyalty to the organization, and fulfill your duties, you will likely have no need to worry about being removed from your leadership position. The arrogant Taira clan is a funny thing; as they accumulate victories one after another, they gradually begin to take those victories for granted.
I value the proverb, "Tighten your helmet straps even after victory." I treat everyone with humility and sincerity. Ultimately, everything comes down to one's daily conduct. If you quietly and humbly complete your work on a daily basis, you won't be criticized by those around you even for minor troubles. Your daily conduct is your life and your proof of your character. It is the accumulation of your daily conduct that builds your credibility.
If you habitually treat people as if they're not human, you'll only gradually lose their trust. Refrain from unpleasant words and actions towards everyone, and even be kind. These small actions build your life and your credibility. Almost without exception, you should stop speaking ill of others. The rich don't fight. If you avoid fighting, you'll be able to escape uncomfortable environments.
After that, if you stop looking down on people like the Taira clan did and start treating them as equals, I think everything will go well. I believe the saying "The rich don't fight" is true. When you become rich, you can leave relationships you don't particularly like and associate with people you like. At that point, you will have escaped the "pride of the Taira clan was short-lived" mentality and reached the state of mind where "the rich don't fight."
I have a question for you. Are your relationships with the people around you comfortable? If you are satisfied with your current relationships, that's fine. But if you are feeling uncomfortable with your current relationships, then take a step outside. You could start something new, or you might need to change something.
You may not be winning all the time. However, if you're associating with people who don't treat others like human beings, try stepping outside and thinking about how you can surround yourself only with people you like, like the wealthy. I don't think you'll regret spending time on that. With just a little courage, you have the potential to live a more comfortable life.
Please, by all means, cross the line. That's all. Thank you for your growth. It was outstanding. See you again, Alpha.