Book Review: Karmic Management - A Unique Life Guide
Today, we will take a look at a wonderful book together, "Karmic Management: What Goes Around Comes Around in Your Business and Your Life", written by Geshe Michael Roach.
On the journey of pursuing a happy life, most of us are eager to understand exactly how karma, this ancient concept, influences our lives. And the book we are about to discuss today provides the answer.
The charm of this book lies in its seamless integration of the ancient traditional wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism with contemporary concepts, offering us practical methods to achieve career success and a fulfilling life.
In this Article
Definition and Impact of karma
In the book “Karmic Management”, karma is not the religious concept in the traditional sense of retribution for good and evil. Instead, it refers to the impact generated by our actions, words, and thoughts. It is like an invisible force that profoundly influences every aspect of people's lives.
Karma is persistent. Every action, every word, and every thought we have will leave a seed in our consciousness. These seeds will germinate and grow at some point in the future and affect our lives.
For instance, a kind act in the past may receive a return from others many years later.
There are three kinds of karma: positive karma brings positive results, negative karma leads to negative consequences, and neutral karma has a relatively minor impact on us.
Rule #1: Stop Doing Things That Don't Work
In life and work, we often find ourselves in a mode of acting based on probability and uncertainty. We keep trying but achieve little result, which is futile work.
We need to be certain that we can succeed one hundred percent. Then take action immediately and discard those meaningless attempts and actions that rely on chance.
This requires us to clearly define our goals, find the correct methods, and firmly carry them out.
Rule #2: Find the Cause of the Causes
We often only see the surface phenomena of problems and ignore their underlying causes.
karma is the truth of how things operate, the cause behind causes. Only by truly understanding karma can we grasp the key to the success or failure of things.
Just like starting a car, we can't just see the key. We need to recognize that the engine is the real reason for the car to start.
Only when we understand the operating rules of karma can we fundamentally solve problems and achieve our goals.
Rule #3: Identify Your Karmic Business Partners
“No matter what you want to achieve, you must first help others obtain it.”
Colleagues, customers, suppliers and the world are our karmic partners. They play a vital role in our lives and careers.
We should view their success as our own and actively offer help and support to them.
In this way, we can not only build good interpersonal relationships but also reap the rewards of karma and achieve our own abundant life.
Rule #4: Start from Yourself
All success originates from within ourselves. We cannot solely rely on external conditions. Instead, we should start from ourselves and make our wishes come true by serving others.
When we help others succeed, we are also creating the conditions for our own success.
This is in harmony and synchronization with the laws of the universe. Since the universe is an interconnected whole, our actions will have an impact on others, and others' actions will also affect us.
When we let go of the boundaries of the self and wholeheartedly help those around us, we will synchronize with the energy that creates all things and obtain a deep sense of peace and satisfaction.
Rule #5: Stop Making Decisions
Decisions are often made due to uncertainty about success or failure. And each decision will spawn more decisions, leading to the entanglement of “advantages and disadvantages”.
We should train our intuition and follow our feelings to do things steadily instead of getting caught up in a meaningless decision-making process.
When we clarify our goals and act on them with positive actions, many decisions will naturally become clear.
Rule #6: Load Your Stapler
When confronted with problems, we often get bogged down in excessive thinking, asking questions and hesitating, thus wasting a great amount of time and energy.
The author uses the metaphor of “load your stapler ” to tell us that our actions are like seeds sown, which will yield corresponding results in the future. The key task is to load staples well. Everyone who loads stapler well is a good stapler. We should act on intuition and not be indecisive.
We cannot merely focus on the result but should pay attention to the process and do every detail well. Just like loading stapler, we should ensure that our actions are positive and valuable.
Rule #7: Ride Your Problems Over the Top
Seeing problems as solutions is one of the crucial concepts of karmic management. Problems are an inescapable part of life. We must not evade problems but face them courageously.
When we encounter problems, we should deeply analyze their essence and find their root causes, then take active measures to solve them. We should recognize the operating laws of karma and understand the karma behind problems to address them at the root.
At the same time, we should draw lessons from problems and avoid making the same mistakes again. Through solving problems, we can continuously enhance our abilities and levels and achieve soaring to the summit.
Rule #8: Re-invest the Karma
When we achieve success, we must not be content with the present situation but keep karma in circulation. We must set aside a portion of our harvest to invest in the future, just as farmers save seeds for next year's crops.
We can use project bonuses to give back to colleagues or invest part of the proceeds in the next project. In this way, we can not only solidify our success but also lay a solid foundation for future development.
Such reinvestment in karma can generate stronger new seeds to replace the exhausted old ones, forming a circular upward spiral and bringing continuous success to our careers and lives.
Value and Inspiration
Without a doubt, "Karmic Management" offers people wisdom and methods for achieving an abundant life. Its value lies not only in success in the business realm but also in its positive impact on one's entire life.
Cultivating a Positive Mindset
"Karmic Management" makes us understand that our actions and thoughts generate karma that affects our future.
Therefore, we should cultivate a positive mindset, do more good deeds, and plant the seeds of positive karma for ourselves.
When we encounter difficulties and setbacks, rather than complaining or having a negative attitude, we should face them with an optimistic mindset and seek solutions.
Focusing on the Success of Others
In life, we cannot only be concerned with our own interests but also care about the success of others.
When we help others achieve their dreams, we will also reap success and happiness under the influence of karma. Through cooperation with others, we can jointly create a better world.
Enhancing Self-awareness
Methods mentioned in the book can help us enhance our self-awareness and constantly pay attention to our actions, words, and thoughts.
Through reflection and summary, we can promptly identify our shortcomings and make improvements.
Only when we continuously improve ourselves can we better deal with various challenges in life.
Practicing the Laws of karmic management
The eight rules of karmic management provide us with specific action guidelines. We can apply these laws to our lives and work and change our destiny through practical actions.
For example, we can take the initiative to help colleagues solve problems, care about the needs of customers, and provide high-quality services to suppliers.
Start with small things around us and accumulate positive karma.
Summary
“Karmic Management” is a book brimming with wisdom and inspiration. It offers us a completely new lifestyle and management concept, providing us with an opportunity to find our own path to success and source of happiness in this intricate world.
Regardless of the stage we are at in life, we can draw wisdom and strength from this book and use the laws of karma to create a more prosperous and beautiful life.
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