This is not a joke.
There was a publishing house that released a new book, with the title: "How to Change Your Wife in 30 Days." It was said that the book sold hundreds of thousands of copies in just one week.
But soon, the author called the publishing house and said, "You made a typo in the title. It should be 'life,' not 'wife.' The correct title is 'How to Change Your Life in 30 Days,' " After the title was corrected, only 3 copies were sold in a week.
This incident reveals much about us. Here are some key reflections:
First, it's telling that people are so much interested in changing others instead of changing themselves. Why is this so?
Second, perhaps it's because they think it is easier to change others than to change themselves. Or perhaps they believe others are the root cause of their problems. But is this really so?
Third, people often think that others need to change because they tend to focus on the flaws of others, assuming they themselves are flawless. Really?
Fourth, there's a pervasive tendency to blame others for our problems, to attribute our unhappiness or difficulties to others, thus seeing the solution as changing those around us.
Fifth, why is there so much interest in changing one's spouse? I'm wondering if there would be the same level of energy directed towards a book like "How to Change Your Husband in 30 Days."
Finally, this story should tell us this fundamental truth: meaningful change starts from within. The real key to get anything better lies in self-improvement and our own personal growth. Look inside not outside.