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Summary
Tier is a practical book that helps people advance in life. Drawing on nine modes of thought and philosophies of conduct—including keeping a low profile, testing one’s strength, and seeking harmony—it offers readers general strategies for handling the various situations of life and work.
Tier is a book of wisdom that applies traditional strategy and philosophy to contemporary practice. It includes interpretations of classic traditional wisdom, analyses of famous historical figures and cases, and methodologies and concrete examples for applying them to present-day realities, allowing readers to survey past and present while drawing on the techniques and principles crystallized over millennia.
Editor's review
The book's value lies in its strong sense of现实 reflection and psychological depth. It is not merely a story of striving and ambition but a probing exploration of how individuals define their place within a highly competitive and rapidly changing social structure, and how they seek balance between external evaluation and inner voice. The plot is tight, the characters are well-rounded, and the emotions are vividly rendered, making the novel widely resonant. For readers concerned with contemporary urban life, the complexity of human nature, and issues of social mobility, this book offers rich material for discussion and emotional identification. It does not provide simple answers but invites readers to experience and reflect together on the existential questions we all face.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Literary readers interested in contemporary social reality and the fate of the individual
- Readers who enjoy novels with deep psychological portrayal and character growth arcs
- Urban young people reflecting on personal career development, social identity, and inner worth
- Enthusiasts of contemporary Chinese realist literary creation
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or purely escapist fast-paced stories
- Readers who find serious social themes and depictions of inner struggle heavy or off-putting
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read during relatively quiet periods when you can think continuously, so as to deeply appreciate the characters’ inner turmoil.
- While reading, try comparing the characters’ situations with your own experiences or those of people around you; you may gain deeper insights.
- After finishing, take some time to reflect on what “tier” means to you personally—this may be an extra reward the book offers.
About the publisher
Harbin Institute of Technology Press is a university press that focuses mainly on higher-education textbooks and academic works. Public information is limited, but judging from the books in our catalog, its publishing scope also covers popular science, inspirational and personal-growth titles, science fiction, and military reading, giving it a profile that runs from textbooks and scholarship to general-interest books. Representative titles include Zou Yifeng's Radiation Physics and Everyday Life, Niu Kejin's The Three Faces of Life: Dignity, Face, and Occasion (3 volumes) and No Dead Ends Under Heaven: Practical Wisdom from the Strategies of the Warring States, Xie Changhua's Earth-Brain Storm, and the Dignity, Face, and Occasion series by Luo Yu, Wen Fei, Ge Xujiao and others on communication skills and social etiquette. These works reflect the press's strength in making scientific knowledge accessible and in practical growth and social-skills content.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 守拙·量力而行，不打无准备之仗——守我之拙，彼无所施
- 知己知彼，找准定位才能百战不殆
- 未雨绸缪，有备才能无患
- 人贵自知，永远不要高估自己的实力
- 人有自信，才能扎根大地，站稳脚跟
- 看清自己，才能“不以物喜，不以己悲”
- 第二章 若愚·深藏不露，捂紧自己的底牌——布置如愚，敌不敢拒
- 藏锋守拙，低调是最好的保护色
- 过分优秀有时也是一种不合群
- 凡事“留一手”，有“底牌”才能有底气
- 瓶里的水，向来整瓶不动半瓶摇
- 隐藏意图，直到可以射出那一箭
- 头脑发热，小心破绽百出
- 第三章 斗力·借力打力，资源不用是浪费——动则必战，与敌相抗
- 一力降十会，功夫大了不讲理
- 四两拨千斤，也得先找个支点
- 以情动人，没有资源就创造资源
- 六度人脉，资源就藏在身边
- 以他人之名，全自己之实
- 志同道合，用利益捆绑盟友
- 第四章 和合·善打圆场，适时给人台阶下——不务远图，好施小巧
- 反击，要礼貌又不失风度
- 调侃自嘲，给自己搭个台阶下
- 旁敲侧击，讲道理不伤他人面子
- 沉默几分钟，让他冷静一下
- 赞美他人，让大家面子上都好看
- 第五章 用智·三思而行，多思慎行能成事——未能通幽，战则用智以到其功
- 多思慎行，提防赞美背后的“杀机”
- 俭德辟难，谨防贪婪惹祸端
- 知人者智，想得越多，错得越少
- 思维转一转，巧妙利用信息差
- 最让人难以防备的，是“温水煮青蛙”
- 多学多思，开阔眼界，才能跳出“棋局”
- 第六章 应变·进退有度，把握分寸人缘好——临局之际，见形阻能善应变，或战或否，意在通幽
- 掌控好情绪，别让迁怒毁了你的生活
- 把握分寸，别被沉没成本所“绑架”
- 距离适度，方能打造权威感
- 话不说尽，才更让人牵肠挂肚
- 说服不是吵架，把握分寸很重要
- 第七章 虚实·扬长避短，将优势充分发挥——临局之际，造型则悟
- 找准关键点，努力自然事半功倍
- 藏好弱点，别给他人击败你的机会
- 避其锋芒，切勿以己之短攻人所长
- 善用权威，增加自己的气势
- 方向对了，优势才能发挥
- 第八章 通达·通权达变，识时务者为俊杰——入神者让半先，棋艺空灵，善于应变可，随手应之，不思而得
- 打破陈规，跳出惯性思维
- 直来直去，不如让思维拐个弯
- “退而求其次”的绝妙策略
- 灵活应变，钓什么“鱼”，抛什么“饵”
- 巧妙变通，构建弱者的“统一战线”
- 迂回但有用的“顺毛策略”
- 第九章 入神·掌控人心，不战而屈人之兵——神游局内，妙而不可知，故曰入神
- 对手的弱点，正是最好的突破点
- 抓住欲求，便可掌控人心
- 化敌为友，就是寻找共同利益点
- 欲擒故纵，吊吊他的胃口
- 以人性铸造困境囚笼
- “饼”画得好，空手也能套“白狼”
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About the author
Ge Xujiao is an author about whom limited public information is available. Four works are currently confirmed, spanning the categories of inspirational personal growth and biography. Representative titles include Rendering Classical Chinese in Modern Language, Broad and Elegant: The Steadfast Poetic Spirit of Chen Zi'ang, Sense of Proportion and Rank: How Winners Are Made (2 volumes), and Rank. Judging from these works, Ge Xujiao's writing moves between modern translation and interpretation of classical poetry and prose, biographical writing on historical figures, and personal growth and conduct topics centered on ideas such as sense of proportion and rank. Broad and Elegant takes the Tang poet Chen Zi'ang as its subject, presenting his poetic integrity and elegance; Rendering Classical Chinese in Modern Language reflects an effort to translate and popularize ancient texts; and the Sense of Proportion and Rank series leans toward practical judgment and self-improvement in real-life situations. Overall, the author emphasizes readability and practicality, building a bridge between traditional culture and contemporary growth topics for general readers interested in classical literature, biography, and inspirational books.
