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Division: Troops and soldiers and horses can only be used by wise monarchs to open up new territories and protect the country. Only in this way can we create great achievements!
Villains and bad people cannot use it without permission, otherwise it will cause chaos and endanger the country! Causing death!
Team: Business leaders who want to build a business empire and an executive team should naturally not be profit-oriented, but should be based on integrity and service.
Only in this way can we become bigger and stronger, lay a solid foundation and remain invincible.)
Villains and bad people cannot use it without permission, otherwise it will cause chaos and endanger the country! Causing death!
Team: Business leaders who want to build a business empire and an executive team should naturally not be profit-oriented, but should be based on integrity and service.
Only in this way can we become bigger and stronger, lay a solid foundation and remain invincible.)
Now that the troops and horses have been dispatched, the troops have been arranged, and the war has been launched, if you find that there is danger to defend and land to occupy, you should naturally act quickly to seize the opportunity and seize the opportunity. There is no fault, it will only be beneficial!
Team building should be based on merit rather than blindly appointing cronies!
Leading troops to fight and go on expeditions is different from village bullies and street bullies, who command their sons and relatives to bully weak villagers.
Nepotism is like appointing the eldest son to be the marshal, while the younger son is responsible for food, grass, and follow-up work. This will only lead to a situation where the army is defeated like a mountain and the carts pull casualties. It is very dangerous!)
Team building should be based on merit rather than blindly appointing cronies!
Leading troops to fight and go on expeditions is different from village bullies and street bullies, who command their sons and relatives to bully weak villagers.
Nepotism is like appointing the eldest son to be the marshal, while the younger son is responsible for food, grass, and follow-up work. This will only lead to a situation where the army is defeated like a mountain and the carts pull casualties. It is very dangerous!)
If you encounter great resistance and it doesn't work, you can consider pausing, retreating, adjusting, and reflecting. There is nothing wrong with this.
This is normal practice and not abnormal.)
This is normal practice and not abnormal.)
Sending troops to fight is to use force and brute force to resolve disputes and problems.
Using force to solve problems will naturally involve the risk of casualties and failure. It’s dangerous!
You may suffer heavy casualties, but still work without success, so you must be cautious!)
Using force to solve problems will naturally involve the risk of casualties and failure. It’s dangerous!
You may suffer heavy casualties, but still work without success, so you must be cautious!)
In a team, there is no fault if we are upright and fair.
Being upright and fair will bring good luck and auspiciousness. This is the way of heaven, and you will naturally be blessed.
If you lead the team in this way, your boss will naturally favor you.
You will rise all the way up and become an imperial envoy!
You have a loyal heart, and people from all countries respect you greatly!)
Being upright and fair will bring good luck and auspiciousness. This is the way of heaven, and you will naturally be blessed.
If you lead the team in this way, your boss will naturally favor you.
You will rise all the way up and become an imperial envoy!
You have a loyal heart, and people from all countries respect you greatly!)
It can be as big as leading troops to fight, as small as forming a business team, or even leading and managing a tourist group. Formulating rules and regulations in advance and maintaining strict discipline are the most important tasks. Otherwise there is a risk of failure and accidents.
There must be rules, systems, and discipline in doing things. Otherwise there is danger!)
There must be rules, systems, and discipline in doing things. Otherwise there is danger!)
Hexagra Sequence
Hexagram Note:
Hexagram Shī – Earth over Water (Water Within the Earth)
Kūn above, Kǎn below
Shī (Judgment)
Shī:
Steadfastness.
The elder leader is auspicious,
and there is no blame.
Tuàn Commentary (Commentary on the Judgment)
“Shī means the multitude.
‘Steadfastness’ means correctness.
One who can guide the multitude with correctness
is capable of becoming a king.
The firm (yang) is centered and corresponds;
he moves through danger while remaining compliant.
With this, he can discipline the realm,
and the people follow him.
If it is auspicious, how could there be blame?”
Xiàng Commentary (Commentary on the Image)
“Water within the Earth—this is Shī.
The noble one uses this image
to accommodate the people
and gather the multitudes.”
Job,Career：
The 7th Hexagram of the I Ching — Shi (师)
Shi is composed of Kan (Water) below and Kun (Earth) above, forming the hexagram Earth over Water, symbolizing the way of army, organization, discipline, leadership, and subordination.
“Shi” originally referred to a military army, but in a broader sense it represents organizational management, teamwork, interpersonal structures, and operational systems in real-world professional settings.
Judgment:
“Shi: Perseverance. The elder brings good fortune. No blame.”
This means: For “Shi” there must be a righteous and virtuous leader (the “elder”) to bring auspiciousness and avoid fault.
Core Wisdom of Shi Hexagram:
✅ Organized, disciplined, with a commander, collaboration, goals, and order.
Applicable to leadership development, team cooperation, and individual workplace performance.
I. Strategies for Personal Career Development and Promotion
1. “Military Way” of Self-Cultivation: Strict Discipline, Effective Action
Shi hexagram has “Kan” (danger) below and “Kun” (receptive, stable) above.
This symbolizes courage to face difficulties and stable execution ability.
In career advancement, promotion depends not only on talent but also on discipline, responsibility, and stability.
Specific strategies:
Work methodically, plan clearly, execute steadily; avoid rashness and disorder.
Stay calm and composed in challenges; show qualities that make you “trustworthy and dependable.”
2. “Choose the Right Leader and Follow”: Select Good Supervisors to Support Growth
The “elder brings good fortune” line highlights the importance of virtuous, capable leadership.
Your career progress closely relates to whether your superiors are competent, broad-minded leaders.
Strategies:
Identify and support leaders worthy of following, who can foster your growth.
If leadership is shortsighted or self-serving, heed Shi’s warning: avoid rash moves into risky situations; consider changing paths or preparing more before acting.
3. Uphold the Way, Maintain Integrity: Stay True to Your Beliefs and Principles
Shi stresses “perseverance” — following the correct path; unjust battles lead to failure.
In pursuing promotion and benefits, never lose your moral bottom line.
Methods:
Avoid flattery and opportunism; maintain personal integrity.
Stay clear-headed under pressure and temptation to win long-term trust and support.
II. Wisdom for Interacting and Collaborating with Leaders
1. Respect but Don’t Overstep: Know Your Place, Be Loyal with Limits
Shi emphasizes a commander’s leadership; subordinates must know their responsibilities and boundaries.
In organizations, show respect and support to superiors but avoid power struggles or crossing lines.
Strategies:
Execute leaders’ instructions decisively without delay or hypocrisy.
Express disagreements politely and with reasoning, not by openly challenging authority.
2. Support Leaders to Achieve Team Success: Take Initiative, Collaborate Actively
The way of Shi is not just obedience but cooperation and proactive problem-solving.
Leaders rely on you because you “obey discipline and think independently.”
Methods:
Learn to share leaders’ burdens: manage internal affairs and protect leadership externally.
Show responsibility at critical moments; don’t seek credit or shirk blame. Teams and leaders will remember you.
III. Methods for Cooperation with Colleagues and Team Building
1. Order and Cooperation: Strict but Orderly, Collaborative but Not Chaotic
Shi’s military metaphor means clear division of labor, hierarchy, and unified action.
Being isolated, overly individualistic, or competitive for credit causes team failure.
Specific methods:
Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with colleagues with clear boundaries.
Avoid cliques or emotional conflicts; uphold team discipline.
2. Be Fair and Influence Others: Lead by Virtue, Not Force
The first line says: “The army marches by law; disorder causes ruin.”
This stresses the importance of system over personal emotions or bias.
Practical application:
Avoid scheming or gossiping in the team; win respect by impartiality and virtue.
Show tolerance toward weaker colleagues and humility toward stronger ones.
IV. Summary Table of Shi Hexagram’s Workplace Wisdom
Shi Hexagram Symbol Workplace Application Wisdom
Military Structure Clear roles and responsibility boundaries
Commander System Find good leaders and actively cooperate
Perseverance and Integrity Stick to principles to gain trust
Water (Danger) under Earth (Stability) Face difficulties courageously, act steadily
Team Coordination Organized and effective teamwork
Strict Discipline Don’t overstep bounds in role, conduct, and ethics
Conclusion: Shi Hexagram as “Orderly Strength Wisdom”
Shi is suited for:
Newcomers establishing their reputation and execution ability;
Those seeking promotion by improving responsibility, judgment, and organizational skills;
Playing multiple roles of coordination, obedience, and guidance in teams;
Becoming a disciplined, broad-minded, and responsible backbone in the workplace.
In modern society, winning is not just about being “strong and powerful,” but about those who “know how to use leaders well, follow rules and ethics, and lead people with virtue” who sustain lasting success.