“老牛亦解韶光贵，不待扬鞭自奋蹄。”作为二十一世纪的文明人，我们经常自诩“高等动物”。既然自居高等，倘若还像畜生一般，“抽一鞭子迈一步”，那脸皮该往哪里搁？所以，不用扬鞭自奋蹄应成为我们最需要的品格。
As civilized people of the 21st century, we often refer to ourselves as "advanced animals" as the saying goes, "Even an old ox can shed its youthful glory, and it will not wait to whip itself up. Since I consider myself superior, if I still act like a beast, taking a step with a whip, where should I put my face? So, not having to whip oneself up should become the character we need the most.
现今，“自律”二字已成为我们常挂在嘴边的口头禅，我们都很明白其中含义。谁不想拼尽所有去追逐心中那一片光？谁不想竭尽全力奔赴梦想殿堂？但是，有几个人能真正去做？又有多少人坚持下来了呢？其实，不用扬鞭自奋蹄是一件很容易的事。
Nowadays, the word 'self-discipline' has become a common catchphrase on our lips, and we all understand its meaning very well. Who doesn't want to do everything to chase the light in their heart? Who doesn't want to do their best to rush to the dream palace? But how many people can actually do it? How many people have persisted? In fact, it's easy to kick oneself without having to whip.
端正态度，奋蹄才有实效。长辈们经常说我们这代“00后”越来越玻璃心了。的确，年年都有学生因不满家长、老师的几句训诫，而自寻短见，酿成悲剧。这是为什么呢？根本原因是“00后”心高气傲，不屑于接受家长、老师的鞭策，偏偏要一意孤行。于是乎，事倍功半、一无所获。谚语有云，“强扭的瓜不甜”，唯有态度端正，思虑纯正，奋蹄才能收到实效。
Correct attitude is the key to effective results. Elders often say that our generation of post-00s is becoming more and more glass hearted. Indeed, every year there are students who, due to dissatisfaction with a few admonitions from their parents and teachers, commit suicide and end up in tragedy. Why is that? The fundamental reason is that the post-00s generation is arrogant and disdainful of being urged by parents and teachers, and insists on acting unilaterally. So, with twice the effort and half the result, nothing was achieved. There is a saying that goes, 'A melon that is forcefully twisted is not sweet.' Only with a correct attitude, pure thinking, and vigorous efforts can we achieve practical results.
心怀理想，奋蹄才有依据。当一个人有了远大的理想，就是在最艰难困苦的时候找到幸福的源泉。且看那与人佣耕的陈胜，感叹“燕雀安知鸿鹄之志哉”，在田埂上道出“王侯将相，宁有种乎”的慷慨之语，和吴广在大泽乡起义，引发农民起义的浪潮；且看革命先驱李大钊，年少立下大志要改变中国面貌，呕心沥血宣传马克思主义，面对敌人威逼利诱宁死不屈，英勇就义，极大地推动了马克思主义在中国的传播和发展；且看乡村少年高占喜，虽身着补丁敝衣，却说“我想我现在就是丑小鸭，但是将来我一定要变成一只美丽的白天鹅”“做不成船长就做海员”，最终从农村考上国防科大，实现梦想。所以，志存高远是奋蹄的坚实保障。
With ideals in mind, we must work hard to have a basis. When a person has lofty ideals, it is to find the source of happiness in the most difficult times. Let's take a look at Chen Sheng, who worked as a laborer with others, exclaiming, 'How fortunate it is for swallows to know the ambition of a great swan!' He spoke generously on the field ridge, saying, 'Princes, generals, and ministers, it's better to have seeds.' He and Wu Guang rebelled in Daze Township, triggering a wave of peasant uprisings; Let's take a look at the revolutionary pioneer Li Dazhao, who set a great goal at a young age to change the face of China, devoted himself wholeheartedly to propagating Marxism, and bravely sacrificed himself in the face of enemy threats and temptations, greatly promoting the dissemination and development of Marxism in China; Let's take a look at the rural boy Gao Zhanxi. Although he was wearing patched clothes, he said, 'I think I'm an ugly duckling now, but in the future I must become a beautiful white swan.' 'If I can't be a captain, I'll be a sailor.' In the end, he passed the entrance exam for National Defense University from the countryside and realized his dream. So, having lofty aspirations is a solid guarantee for working hard.
坚持不懈，奋蹄才有意义。胡居仁说：“苟有恒，何必三更眠五更起；最无益，莫过一日曝十日寒。”浅尝辄止，是不可能有所成就的；要想成就大业，必须坚持不懈。诺贝尔把一生光阴都献给了炸药研究，哪怕实验室爆炸，诺贝尔的弟弟兼助手连同工厂都被凶猛的大火吞没了，诺贝尔从浓烟中爬出，幸免于难，但他仍然不泄气，在市郊小湖中完成实验，制成了现代炸药。林语堂先生从1916年就开始了对中文打字机的设想，幻想着设计一台像英文打字机一样的中文打字机。为此，林语堂发明了“上下形检字法”。根据“上下形检字法”，他又设计出键盘。由于各种事务缠身，林语堂这一发明过程断断续续，直到1931年才完成中文打字机设计图。面对资金匮乏的难题，他想尽办法筹集资金，终于在1947年造出了“明快汉语打字机”。
Perseverance and determination make sense. Hu Juren said, "If you persist, why sleep three times and get up five times? The most useless thing is to expose yourself to the cold for ten days in a day." It is impossible to achieve anything by tasting lightly; To achieve great success, one must persevere. Nobel devoted his entire life to the study of explosives. Even in the event of a laboratory explosion, Nobel's brother and assistant, as well as the factory, were engulfed by a fierce fire. Nobel crawled out of the thick smoke and survived, but he remained undaunted and completed experiments in a small lake on the outskirts of the city, creating modern explosives. Mr. Lin Yutang began envisioning a Chinese typewriter in 1916, fantasizing about designing a Chinese typewriter similar to an English typewriter. For this reason, Lin Yutang invented the "up-down form checking method". According to the "up-down shape checking method", he also designed a keyboard. Due to various affairs, Lin Yutang's invention process was intermittent, and it was not until 1931 that he completed the design of the Chinese typewriter. Faced with the problem of insufficient funds, he tried his best to raise funds and finally created the "Bright Chinese Typewriter" in 1947.
作为新时代少年，我们应端正态度，心怀理想，坚持不懈，将命运把握在自己手上。愿吾辈少年就像脱缰的野马，不用扬鞭自奋蹄，不必在意一路的坎坷险阻与耳旁呼啸的疾风，在人生一望无际的草原上，跑得快些，再快些，奔跑进那赤橙的太阳。
As young people of the new era, we should have a correct attitude, hold onto our ideals, persevere, and take control of our destiny in our own hands. May our young people be like wild horses that have taken off their reins, without the need to whip their own hooves, without worrying about the bumps and dangers along the way, and without the howling winds by their ears. On the endless grassland of life, run faster, even faster, and run into the red orange sun.