The Master said, "Do not be concerned that you lack of official position, but rather concern yourself with the means by which you might becomes established. Do not be concerned that no one has heard of you, but rather become a person worthy of being known"
Confucius wrote many quotes called Analects. Many people guide themselves through life based on this Analects since they talk about righteousness, education, poverty, government, and being humble. I agree with many of these Analects, and I chose one to talk about.
I think that its trying to say that your position or rank is not important. What´s important in life is being good. You should be humble, not looking for fame but looking for kindness, happiness, and helping others and maybe that will take you to fame, but you should do it from your heart not to gain fame. You shouldn´t be worried about your fame, rather you should be worried about your goodness and what you can do to change the world. It is not about being known. Its about doing something worth being known for.
I like what it is trying to say, and I try to follow this. I´ve never wanted popularity or fame I prefer people liking me for who I am and what I´ve done. When I began playing squash, no body had faith in me. I was a girl, I was small, and didn't seem to have any strength at all. I didn't care. I wanted to be the best at it (not to prove anyone wrong but for myself). On my first tournament I was willing to give my best. On the first match I was playing against a bigger girl than me and she seemed stronger too. My sister said:
"Good luck, she's going to beat you".
I didn't care. I started playing and was losing but then I got all my strength out and won. Then I had many other matches, and I won them all. I had won the first tournament, but I wasn't looking for the first place. I was trying to prove myself and work hard, and show that anyone can win.
