Seizing Opportunities
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Summary
Editor's review
From an editor's professional perspective, the book's value lies in its nature as a "case library." It does not offer a quick-fix "formula for seizing opportunity"; instead, through a wealth of concrete, vivid slices of history and reality, it builds for readers a multifaceted cognitive map of "opportunity." From stories of different eras and fields, readers can see the myriad forms opportunity takes—it may be a fleeting moment, or an inevitability after long gestation; it may arise from sudden shifts in the external environment, or be born of persistent inner exploration. This arrangement avoids empty preaching and enhances readability and inspiration.
For readers seeking deep, systematic theory, the book may seem somewhat loose. Yet it is precisely this "drawing on diverse strengths" that makes it well suited to immersive reading in fragmented time. Each story or case is relatively independent yet collectively points to the core theme; readers can move freely among them, associating and reflecting in light of their own experience. The reading value of this book lies not in providing standard answers but in stimulating thought—prompting readers to observe the "possibilities" in their own environment and to reexamine the "contingencies" they once overlooked. It is more like a prism, helping readers understand the complex nature of "opportunity" from multiple angles.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in stories of historical figures and business cases who hope to gain inspiration from concrete examples.
- Thinkers who enjoy thematic reading and are willing to distill common wisdom from narratives in different fields.
- Professionals or entrepreneurs seeking inspiration who wish to broaden their understanding of "success" and "timing."
- General readers who prefer light reading and enjoy absorbing knowledge in fragmented time.
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting a rigorous, step-by-step operational guide to "seizing opportunity."
- Academic researchers seeking cutting-edge scholarship or deeply original theory.
Reading tips
- Thematic associative reading is recommended: when you come to a story, pause and consider whether similar situations exist in your own life.
- There is no need to finish it in one sitting; keep it on your desk or by your bed as a source of inspiration to return to.
- While reading, compare different cases and consider the internal logic by which different choices lead to different outcomes when faced with similar opportunities.
About the publisher
Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 机遇的寻觅
- 机遇是展现自我的平台
- 抓住时机，走向成功
- 把握时势，建功立业
- 善于发现机遇
- 从发现问题中发现机遇
- 找到机遇的“穴位”
- 机遇就在问题中
- 争抢机遇的绣球
- 机遇需要勇气来把握
- 主动出击，迎接机遇
- 抓住机会不放手
- 异想天开，机遇不请自来
- 怎样把握机会
- 理性处理重大事件
- 处境相同，目标不同
- 第二章 机遇的创造
- 主动寻找机遇
- 机遇不全等于运气
- 机遇垂青有准备的人
- 机遇一去不复返
- 机遇在于预先洞察
- 他人的懒惰正是你的机遇
- 以退为进，创造机遇
- 切勿因失误而失良机
- 见缝插针，匡救一篑
- 没有机遇，创造机遇
- 天上不会掉馅饼
- 向最有机遇的地方进军
- 在行动中创造机遇
- 第三章 机遇的发现
- 以奋斗来创造良机
- 机遇要以感情进行投资
- 有心人才能发现机遇
- 从社会问题中发现机遇
- 以良好的素质迎待机遇
- 机遇必定存在风险
- 没有冒险，何来成功
- 风险越大，机遇越高
- 不愿冒险=不愿成功
- 冒险让人生多彩
- 敢作敢为，何事不成
- 冒险并非盲目行动
- 纵有风险，亦当进取
- 在风险中发现人生的壮丽
- 第四章 机遇的赢取
- 人生难免遇挫折
- 绝不能向困难屈服
- 无须为挫折担惊
- 坚持到底，直至成功
- 冲破困境到成功
- 向前看才会有出路
- 笑对挫折
- 从贫困中奋发
- 陈圣泽：挫折激发出成功潜能
- 借他人之力迈向成功
- 贵人相助，事事易成
- 与贵人为伍
- 天下没有免费的午餐
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About the author
Xing Chunru is a Chinese full-time book editor about whom publicly available information is limited. He has long compiled popular series for institutions such as Liaohai Publishing House. His output is considerable, with more than 700 titles held in the collection, covering fields such as art history, science and military affairs, politics and history, language and writing, and film and television. Representative works include Chinese Martial Arts (Part II), A History of Chinese Art, A History of Chinese Science and Technology, A Course in the Art of Language, Famous Paintings and Masterpieces, and the series A Grand Garden of Chinese Cultural Knowledge. These books present specialized knowledge in an accessible style, emphasizing systematic organization and readability, and are intended for young readers and general audiences, helping to popularize and guide understanding of traditional culture, art appreciation, and language expression.
