​Like the two quotes we just read, one talks about the need to be confident in the direction we believe, while the other encourages us to have some doubt from wisdom. The two statements seem conflicting, and we can find many examples like these in our daily lives. 

"Never give up." vs. "Know when to cut your losses": The tension is the virtue of persistence, and balancing these can depend on the context and the potential for real gains versus continued losses.

"Follow your heart" vs. "Use your head": The conflict highlights the importance of integrating emotional and rational thought in directing our decisions. This balance leads to well-informed choices.

"He who hesitates is lost." vs. "Look before you leap.": This contrast emphasizes the balance between prompt action and well-thought-out actions. It really depends on the necessity, so be cautious when deciding.

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." vs. "Out of sight, out of mind.": The nature of relationships also decides how we nurture the connections. Loved ones' separation can build more fondness, but for regular connections, we need to stay visible and relevant at all times.

"The early bird catches the worm." vs. "Good things come to those who wait.": This is similar to taking action, meaning timing depends on what we deal with.

Therefore, we have to understand the context and perspective of people's comments or suggestions. I remember a story where the Fox told the chicken, "If you don't jump off the cliff, how would you know that you can become an eagle?" while waiting to eat those falling.

We like to read quotes to encourage ourselves; however, it's important for us to make our own judgments on others' advice. We need to know what information to take that meets the current context and situation. This is i-Ching, or Yingjing （《易经》） called Xiang （象）, where wise decisions depend on our wisdom and understanding the moment of context.

Observing how animals on our planet have significantly different social lives is fascinating. Some heavily rely on others to survive, while others live alone for their entire lives. Burrow by one busy mole can be as big as the one built by a 20-member rabbit family! This led to my interest in finding how social we are.

As human beings, we are naturally social creatures. We live in families, work in teams, and interact with one another in various social settings. Social intelligence is a distinct type of intelligence that is essential for human interaction. It is closely linked to personal and professional success and complements intellectual and emotional intelligence. Social intelligence comprises a set of critical skills, including self-regulation in social contexts, understanding others, social awareness,  effective communication, constructive disagreement resolution, building healthy relationships with diverse individuals, making social influence, successfully integrating into communities, and making positive contributions.

Social intelligence plays a significant role in our lives, affecting both our personal and collective experiences. It's crucial to embrace and enhance this intelligence for both personal satisfaction and societal advancement.