Walking Toward the Light
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Summary
Lao Yu says: "I accept fate's arrangements, but I do not submit to fate's tyranny! Within the limits of what I can do, I would rather fight and die than lie down and live." Looking back on the past three years, he led New Oriental to rise from its low point, gave birth to East Buy, and gained confidence for the future; he read over a hundred books, conversed with nearly a hundred outstanding people from all walks of life, and left behind more than 1.2 million records of those conversations. Though the heart may turn white, the will to reach the clouds never falls! This book is a gift from a 60-year-old Lao Yu to the years. Let us follow the wise minds in this book and, in an era of rapid change, stay sharp, stay in dialogue, stay thinking.
Editor's review
In terms of content value, this is not strictly a methodology or success guide; its core value lies in offering a vivid, authentic "slice"—how a public-facing entrepreneur, stripped of the business halo, faces uncertainty, draws strength from daily details (reading, walking, observing nature), and redefines "growth" and "success." Yu Minhong candidly shares confusion, anxiety, and reflection; this honesty that does not shy away from vulnerability is precisely the most moving part of the book. For readers, it feels more like a long walk and conversation with a wise man; in the plain narration one can sense a life resilience that "roots inward and grows outward."
Reading this book, you will sense a distinctive "Yu philosophy": pragmatic yet idealistic, resilient yet warm. He discusses reading, emphasizing that building a spiritual world is the cornerstone against turmoil; he records travels, seeking inner order in the vastness of heaven and earth; he looks back on the past with gratitude and open-mindedness toward both setbacks and achievements. This underlying mindset of "walking toward the light" even in adversity has universal reference and inspirational meaning for ordinary people in an equally volatile era. It is not a book that offers immediate answers but a mirror that reflects the reader's own thoughts on courage, perseverance, and hope.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers at a life transition or career plateau, seeking inner steadiness and direction
- Readers interested in personal growth and spiritual exploration who prefer真实 life stories over pure theory
- Followers of Yu Minhong who want to understand his recent inner journey and intellectual changes
- Readers who appreciate plain, sincere, well-settled prose and hope to find calm and strength in reading
Not a good fit for
- Pragmatists seeking specific startup guides, business strategies, or success techniques
- Readers expecting sharp social commentary or profound philosophical speculation
Reading tips
- It is not necessary to aim to finish in one sitting; keep it by your pillow or desk and dip into any chapter according to your mood.
- While reading, you may watch Yu Minhong's public speeches or interviews alongside for a fuller understanding of his intellectual trajectory.
- The book mentions many books and authors; use it as a reference reading list for further exploration.
About the publisher
Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言 我为什么做直播对谈？
- 第一部分 精神偶像
- 对话 刘子超 在旅行中寻找千万种生活
- 对话 刘大铭 让精神超越生命
- 对话 陈年喜 那些静悄悄的生命也有光
- 对话 陶勇 内心有光，眼里才会有光
- 对话 桑兰夫妇 不要放弃！不要放弃！不要放弃！
- 对话 陈行甲 热爱可抵岁月漫长
- 对话 余秀华 在平淡的生命中激出一朵浪花
- 第二部分 心灵导师
- 对话 李玫瑾 父母是最重要的老师
- 对话 周国平、郭红夫妇 孤独是一种强劲的动力
- 对话 彭凯平 如何才能过得更幸福
- 对话 刘嘉 成为更好的自己
- 对话 陈海贤 给自己的人生写个好故事
- 第三部分 预言家
- 对话 郝景芳 个人的成长来自内心强烈的意愿
- 对话 尹烨 不要在死的时候，才发现自己没活过
- 对话 李开复 人工智能，才刚刚开始
- 对话 施展 换个视角看中国
- 后记
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About the author
Yu Minhong was born in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, in 1962. He graduated from the Department of Western Languages at Peking University and is the founder and chairman of New Oriental Education & Technology Group. In 1993 he founded Beijing New Oriental School, and in 2006 he led New Oriental's listing on the New York Stock Exchange. He is a well-known English-teaching and management expert in China and an author of inspirational books. His writing centers on two areas: English exam preparation and personal growth. The former features a root-plus-association memory method and covers vocabulary study for postgraduate entrance exams, TOEFL, CET-4, and high school English, with editions such as portable, shuffled-order, and upgraded versions. The latter focuses on learning motivation and personal striving. His works combine language-learning methods with inspirational expression and have a broad influence among exam-preparation readers.
