From 'the stubbornness of the donkey (DONKEY)' to 'the wisdom of the fool': Zhao Changpeng and the survival philosophy of the seemingly foolish.
1. The donkey's persistence: superficially dull, hiding resilience and wisdom.
In fables, the donkey is often seen as a symbol of 'foolishness'—it stubbornly grinds away, often taking pride in misunderstanding others' worship of the Buddha, ultimately inviting punishment. But upon closer examination, the donkey's persistence is actually a survival wisdom:
1. **Resilience in Carrying Weight**: The donkey's persistence is not blind; it silently bears heavy responsibilities. Just like the donkey in the temple, grinding day after day, seemingly ordinary but is a key force sustaining the temple's operation. Behind this 'foolishness' is a grounded sense of responsibility.
2. **Awakening in Misunderstanding**: The donkey mistakenly interprets others' worship of the Buddha as recognition of itself, reflecting a common cognitive bias in human nature—mistaking the platform's brilliance for one's own ability. True wise individuals, like Zhao Changpeng, understand the distinction between 'the halo of position' and 'genuine value.'
The donkey's 'foolishness' is actually a survival strategy of retreating to advance: maintaining silence amid the clamor, steadfast in direction amid doubt.
2. Great wisdom appearing as foolishness: concealing sharpness and guarding clumsiness—an Eastern philosophy of overcoming rigidity with softness.
(Tao Te Ching) states: 'Great wisdom appears as foolishness, great skill appears as clumsiness.' Su Shi also said: 'Great courage appears as cowardice, great wisdom appears as foolishness.' This kind of wisdom is often seen in history and reality:
- **King Goujian of Yue**: Endured hardship and humiliation to rise again, exemplifying the strategy of 'concealing talents and waiting for the right moment.'
- **Zeng Guofan's Transformation**: Early on, he was sharp but repeatedly faced setbacks, later realizing the Taoist principle of 'using softness to overcome rigidity,' achieving success as a renowned minister during the late Qing dynasty through humility and tolerance.
True wise individuals never rush to prove themselves; instead, they proceed like flowing water, accumulating strength in low profile.
3. Zhao Changpeng's 'Path of the Fool': Resilience and Outburst in the Blockchain World.
The rise of Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) is precisely a modern interpretation of 'great wisdom appearing as foolishness':
1. **Silent Accumulation**: Early on, traversed in finance and technology fields, deeply cultivating blockchain underlying technology, avoiding early industry's restlessness and speculation, focusing on accumulation with a 'fool's' posture.
2. **Strategy of Retreating to Advance**: In the face of regulatory pressure and market volatility, Zhao Changpeng chooses to proactively compromise and adjust, such as closing Chinese operations and promoting compliance. This may seem like retreating, but it actually avoids risks and expands global layout.
3. **Accumulated Strength**: Binance's rise from inception to the world's largest exchange is underpinned by years of consistent technological iteration and user trust accumulation, verifying the ancient adage of 'accumulating strength over time.'
Zhao Changpeng's 'foolishness' is a strategic steadiness that forsakes short-term gains for long-term value. As stated in the (I Ching): 'A gentleman conceals his talents and waits for the right moment to act.'
4. Resonance of donkey nature and human nature: staying true to oneself in a restless era.
1. **Rejecting the 'Donkey Trap'**: Modern individuals often fall into the dilemma of 'blindly working hard,' as in the fable of the donkey, mistakenly viewing repetitive labor as growth while neglecting thought and direction. True persistence should be like Zhao Changpeng, possessing the resilience of a donkey while also having the clarity of a wise person.
2. **The Ultimate Wisdom of the 'Fool'**: Taoism advocates 'harmony and blending with the dust,' maintaining authenticity while integrating into the secular world. Whether it's the donkey's forbearance, Zhao Changpeng's dormancy, or Goujian's humiliation, they all point to the same truth—true success belongs to those who see the big picture in silence and hold onto their original intentions in adversity.
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