In December, as winter reaches its peak, though the world grows cold, one’s determination must remain warm. As the year draws to a close, it is a time both to reflect on the past and to plan for the future. Heavy snow bends branches, yet they do not break; biting winds chill to the bone, yet resolve does not falter. Those who achieve greatness must be like the winter plum, blooming bravely against the frost, and like the tall pine, standing firm amidst the snow, steadfast in their purpose. Winter is but a fleeting season, while ambition endures. Gather strength at year’s end, and when the new year begins, set sail and ride the waves toward success.
