2026.01.26 - One Must Learn to Get By

Title: 2026.01.26 – People Need to Learn How to “Mix It Up” Properly

Solving the “Yanran Dilemma” Can’t Rely on Li Yapeng Alone https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/lUPD729N793LlwnB9bQhSw
Some people think the poorer a philanthropist looks—empty‑handed, even bankrupt—the more “pure” the cause and the loftier the individual. In reality, modern philanthropy has become a highly systematized field that demands the same all‑round competence as running a top‑tier company: management skills, financial literacy, strategic planning, and effective communication. Over the long run, passion is valuable, but it alone is far from enough to run a successful project. Others claim that charity is just about spending money, which sounds simple. Professionals point out that philanthropy isn’t merely “giving out” cash; it requires organizing funds, coordinating people, and ultimately delivering concrete results that solve real problems. Therefore, attracting professional talent and adopting standardized, professional operating models are essential for sustainable impact.

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Guru Dan Koe: In the AI Age, “Side‑Trackers” Are Being Rewarded https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/IHXjxnA1v948WUBd3yFO8A
Do you find yourself in this loop: every day you’re stuck in a cubicle handling repetitive, fragmented tasks; your bookshelf is a chaotic mix of psychology, art history, coding tutorials, and business biographies, yet whenever you try to dive deep into one, an inner voice shames you: “Stop dabbling—have you mastered your core skill yet?” Traditional success narratives teach us to be a “deep well,” digging in one spot for life. Dan Koe, a leading digital‑era thinker, argues that this over‑specialization fuels modern anxiety, poverty, and mediocrity. With his interdisciplinary philosophy and minimalist business logic, Koe has sparked a “modern polymath” movement on overseas social media. He says that in an AI‑dominated world, those who cultivate multiple interests and can bridge disparate fields are poised for a second Renaissance. This article dissects Koe’s core logic and invites you to re‑examine your curiosity.

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Three Views: Heaven, Humanity, Earth https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/MwohN2Jf-DQKKqhRKkeTBw
Ancient thinkers also summarized a “three‑view” system: the way of Heaven is yin and yang; the way of Earth is softness and hardness; the way of Humanity is benevolence and righteousness. In the Yi Zhuan (Commentary on the I‑Ching), these translate simply to “know yin‑yang, understand hardness‑softness, embody benevolence‑righteousness.” Why bring this up? Because the common “three‑views” of worldview, life view, and value view are all ego‑centric—they start from “I.” The ego is a clouded heart that prevents a mirror‑clear mind. In other words, to build a worldly set of three‑views, you must first dissolve the “self.” If you can’t break the self, you can’t establish them.

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People Need to Learn How to “Mix It Up” Properly https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/X2tDoXGj6YJypxvh5H7OhA

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ekQbhyqM_iXYoGg-kO8zXw
True “mixing it up” isn’t about passive lethargy. I want to explain this clearly: the more people understand what “mixing it up” really means, the more gradual transformation they’ll see in their lives. Think of the human body as a learning system—what does it mean to be a genuine “mix‑up” person? The body is a complex adaptive system that doesn’t chase maximal efficiency; it seeks durability and flexibility. Our bodies, endowed with innate wisdom, move calmly at their own rhythm, sustaining an elegant, decades‑long art of systemic maintenance. In this sense, the body embodies the ultimate “product‑thinking.” Additional reads:

• True goodness doesn’t exhaust you
• A 32‑year‑old programmer died on a weekend morning; his last message was “Change the requirement”

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Heart‑Led Effort Isn’t as Good as Nature‑Led Effort https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/TFaupmA8SJbCKv2vDOpNdA
If most people were simply “standing like a statue,” the world would be far more peaceful. It’s the restless, kinetic folks who throw everything into chaos. They constantly want to act, can’t contain their inner energy, crave a big splash, and seek attention. They may claim they want a better world, but it’s often a façade. This is a sad reality. Some people can’t change themselves yet insist on changing the world; they can’t even stand still for a minute, but boxing or skiing revives them. Those who can stand still are precious—they don’t rush to change the world before they’ve changed themselves. By taking responsibility for themselves, they also take responsibility for the world. Unfortunately, the opposite type of people dominate the scene, pushing the world in the wrong direction, and we have to face that truth.

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Originally written by Ping Xia (平侠) and published in Chinese on 拾一集 (Weekly Reflections). Translated and adapted for DriftSeas with permission.