The world of film and television begins with university lecturers

As soon as Han Tao finished speaking, a boy in the last row immediately raised his hand and asked, "Teacher Han, according to you, are you referring to students from ordinary first- or second-tier universities?"

If you plan your four years of university well, can you catch up with or even surpass students from 985 and 211 universities? Then what's the point of us working so hard to get into prestigious universities?

"Prestigious universities certainly have irreplaceable advantages, and I never deny that."

Han Tao responded with a smile, his tone calm and objective: "985 and 211 universities do indeed have better teaching staff."

There are also more comprehensive practical training platforms and more campus recruitment opportunities from leading companies; these resource gaps objectively exist.

He paused, then continued, "But what I want to say is that while a prestigious university is certainly a plus, it's not a guarantee of admission."

It gives you a head start, but how you manage yourself over those four years determines how far you ultimately go.

"What I'm trying to say is that if students from prestigious universities waste four years, their initial advantage will be gradually worn away."

Students from ordinary universities can also gradually close the gap at the starting point by making solid plans and accumulating knowledge.

These two things are not contradictory or conflicting. We strive to get into prestigious universities in order to gain a better platform.

But once you get the platform, the key to differentiating everyone lies in whether you can truly use it effectively.

This embodies the core meaning of "how to get into university."

  

At this moment, a boy with short, ice-blue hair and wearing a loose-fitting trendy hoodie crossed his arms and questioned the situation with a defiant look on his face.

"Professor Han, if I may be frank, I find it unrealistic to think that as long as you plan your four years of university well and accumulate knowledge steadily, you can bridge the gap between your university's starting point and achieve a leapfrog development."

Han Tao later learned that his name was Lin Yu, a third-year student in the School of Computer Science.

I always felt that all the planning principles taught by teachers were just unrealistic platitudes, and that the real survival rules were found in the interviews with various financial bloggers and business tycoons online.

As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom fell silent. All eyes turned to the blue-haired boy. Some were curious, while others were secretly worried for him.

Without waiting for Han Tao's response, Lin Yu continued to throw out pointed questions: "You are a PhD student at our Magic University, so your professional skills and vision must far surpass those of ordinary students, right?"

If we follow the logic of accumulating experience you described, we could easily work for a Fortune 500 company and rise through the ranks to become a mid-to-senior level manager.

Even if all else fails, one can still go into business and become a business tycoon like Tan Zongming or Ye Jinyan.

But you ultimately chose to stay at the university as a regular lecturer, earning a fixed salary. Doesn't that just prove that even with careful planning, it's difficult to make real big money?

These words were both accurate and scathing. The classroom erupted in laughter, and even the students in the front row who had been burying their heads in taking notes couldn't help but look up to see how this suddenly "changed" teacher would respond.

In the minds of most young people, worldly success is equivalent to high salary, huge wealth, and business status. Staying at the university to teach is not considered a brilliant life achievement in their eyes.

Han Tao showed no anger upon hearing this. Instead, he smiled faintly, calmly put down the data report in his hand, and looked at the blue-haired student with a calm gaze.

His tone was gentle and insightful, without a trace of preaching: "Nothing is absolute, and there has never been a single answer to the standard of success in life."

Some people spend their entire lives pursuing wealth, enjoying the thrill of business competition and the sense of accomplishment brought by capital expansion.

Some people just want to live a simple life and spend their years in ordinariness.

As for me, I chose to teach and nurture students, so from my perspective, the value of standing on the podium is something that money can't buy.

As he spoke, he slowly walked to the edge of the podium, his gaze sweeping over the hundreds of students in the room: "Therefore, I have never felt there was anything wrong with staying at the school to teach."

Becoming a Fortune 500 executive or a business leader is certainly glamorous, but this path is not suitable for everyone, nor is it something everyone aspires to.

Moreover, the acceptance rate for lecturer positions at Shanghai University is less than 6% each year, making it even harder to get into investment banking.

Being able to stand here at least proves that my professional experience has passed the most rigorous selection process.

Lin Yu was still unconvinced and pouted: "No matter how high the threshold for staying at the school is, in the end, it's still just going to be stuck in the school."

Have you ever seen a truly capable person who spends all their time holed up in an ivory tower, lecturing on principles?

Han Tao didn't rush to refute; instead, he stepped down from the podium, stood in front of Lin Yu, and his gaze was steady.

"So, in your opinion, what kind of person can be considered truly capable?"

"At the very least, you have to have achieved real results in the market, instead of just talking about how others succeeded."

Lin Yu's tone carried a clear provocation, "Otherwise, compared to those who have proven it with real money, it ultimately lacks a bit of persuasiveness!"

After he finished speaking, he tilted his head and stared intently at Han Tao, as if waiting for an answer that would completely overturn his understanding.

Han Tao didn't rush to refute him; instead, he nodded slightly, as if acknowledging the validity of the question.

He then turned around, picked up the chalk, and wrote the four characters "value closed loop" on the blackboard. His tone was neither hurried nor slow: "Lin Yu, I have a question for you."

Who do you think has a greater impact on society: an investment banker earning a million-dollar annual salary, or a teacher who trains students to earn a million-dollar annual salary?

The classroom fell silent for a moment after the question was asked. Lin Yu's face turned bright red, and he opened his mouth, but was momentarily speechless.

Han Tao turned around, wrote "short-term value" and "long-term value" on the blackboard, and pointed to the first line: "An investment bank manager's annual salary of one million is actually a realization of short-term value."

He helps companies raise funds and conduct mergers and acquisitions. Every transaction yields tangible financial returns on paper, with clear, visible figures and immediate, tangible benefits.

But what about five or ten years from now? He might still be doing the same thing, only the numbers will have increased from millions to tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.

The work model, scope of influence, and career path have not fundamentally changed.

Then, he gently drew a line under the words "long-term value": "And a good teacher can cultivate students who can enter all walks of life."

Some become engineers, participating in the construction of bridges and skyscrapers; some become doctors, saving lives and protecting the sick; and some become entrepreneurs, creating jobs and driving economic development.

The value created by these students will spread to every corner of society through their hands and wisdom, forming a truly meaningful value loop.

After a pause, Han Tao's tone became more composed: "You just said that you 'achieved results through real hard work,' so let me ask you another question."

What salary do you think is considered successful after working for a Fortune 500 company for five years?

If you choose to start your own business, how much money do you need to earn to be considered truly successful?