I became a son-in-law in the United States

"Brother-in-law, what is the power of the mind?"

John F. Kennedy looked at Luther with curiosity on his face.

The term "power of the mind" is easy to understand in Chinese, but it is difficult to find a corresponding word in English.

Perhaps because the two countries have different languages ​​and vastly different cultural traditions, what the Chinese hardly need to explain becomes a rather profound concept for John F. Kennedy Jr.

Luther nodded, patted little Kennedy on the head, and said, "That's what I wanted to tell you today."

"A person's success or failure in life, whether he lives a wonderful life, and how much he achieves, all depend on the strength of his heart."

"So, the stronger a person's willpower, the more successful they will be, right?" Kennedy Jr. asked immediately.

"That's roughly the idea."

"But brother-in-law, you still haven't told me what the power of the heart is?"

Luther smiled and said, "The so-called power of the heart, simply put, is the strength of a person's inner self or spirit. This power is not visible in ordinary times, and it is even difficult to perceive. Only when a person faces setbacks or hardships in life will the power of the heart come into play, helping us to overcome difficulties, persevere, and ultimately achieve victory."

"And those who lack drive find everything meaningless, drifting through life aimlessly, eating and drinking, and somehow getting through their lives. This is clearly not what you should be pursuing, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Johnny Jr. nodded very seriously.

This is certainly not what he should pursue. He was instilled from a young age with the idea that he should go to Harvard, take the elite route, and go further than his parents.

"Yes, brother-in-law, my father often told me that children must be better than their fathers. If he became a senator, then I would have to become president."

Upon hearing this, Luther couldn't help but laugh. It seemed that it was no coincidence that the Kennedy family produced a president.

Including Old Trafford, and through Joseph Sr., it really took the efforts of three generations to send a promising child to the White House.

However, they probably underestimated the complexity and cruelty of political struggle. In such a killing field, you can't win just by shouting a few slogans, nor can you win just by holding onto the belief that you will win and that you are loyal.

To survive in such a place, you first need to ensure you're well hidden, and at the same time, you need to be quick and ruthless in your actions...

Later, John F. Kennedy Jr. had his skull blown off by a single shot, precisely because he violated this taboo.

That's too high-profile, too reasonable, so if you don't die, who will?

If he had even half the skill of Yao Guangxiao, then the one burned to ashes would have been an American Brahman.

If he had succeeded back then, America in later generations wouldn't have fallen into such chaos.

That's a story for later, so let's leave it at that for now.

What Luther needs to do right now is to educate his brother-in-law well, arm him with spirit, and make him be like Yao Guangxiao, not Huang Zicheng.

"Therefore, mental strength is the indomitable spiritual power hidden deep within a person's heart. You can be destroyed, but you can never be defeated."

"When you face difficulties, when you are in dire straits, when you face a hopeless life, the power of will can be summed up in two words—'defeat'!"

"You disagree?" Kennedy Jr. asked curiously.

"Yes, I'm not convinced. Why is that?" Luther stood up and explained as he walked, "When you see the truth of the world and face the suffering and injustice of life, you cannot stand on the side of your parents, your friends, or even your enemies. You must always stand on the side of truth and befriend it. This is the source of a person's strong will. As long as you can do this, you will almost obtain an inexhaustible source of power in the universe. You will become a powerful person, an invincible person, a person who is destined to achieve great things."

"Wow~" Little Kennedy opened his mouth wide, looking completely incredulous.

Nevertheless, he still didn't quite believe it.

If mastering the truth grants immense power and enables one to achieve great things, then why are there so many conspiracies and schemes in this world?

He paused for a moment, then asked Luther, "Brother-in-law, what you're saying is too idealistic. Is there really anyone who can do it?"

"Of course there are. Someone who did it when they weren't much older than you. This is an article he wrote."

Luther smiled, then took out an article titled "The Power of the Mind," the opening lines of which read:

"The universe is my mind, and my mind is the universe. From the smallest hair to the vast heavens and earth, the world, the universe, and all things are driven by the power of thought. Looking back on the past and present, we know that the reason why humankind is the most intelligent of all beings is that it is the one whose mental power is most dedicated to evolution."

Of all the powers of Heaven, none is greater than the sun; of all the powers of Earth, none is greater than lightning; of all the powers of man, none is greater than the heart. Where yang energy arises, even metal and stone can be penetrated; where spirit is focused, what cannot be accomplished?

Of course, the article was translated by Luther, so it lacked the original's grandeur and was less flavorful to read, but it was just right for young Kennedy.

He took it and read it carefully. At first, he just frowned, slowly trying to understand. But as time went on, a bright light shone in young Kennedy's eyes. He seemed to understand something, and suddenly exclaimed excitedly:

"That's so well written! A person can be destroyed but never defeated, and that should always be the case. Brother-in-law, I understand!"

John F. Kennedy was very intelligent. With Luther's help, he understood "The Power of the Heart" with almost no difficulty and benefited greatly from it.

He wrote his name on the page, then carefully folded it and put it in the book's folding compartment.

"So, brother-in-law, for me, the most important thing is cultivating this kind of mental strength, right?"

Luther nodded: "Right now, you're too weak, both physically and mentally."

That's absolutely true.

Faced with John F. Kennedy's frail body and his frequent illnesses, even Luther doubted whether he could survive to adulthood, let alone enter the White House.

Being president is physically demanding; besides attending various meetings, the schedule is packed with other commitments, leaving very little personal time.

Therefore, unless you are a physically strong guy, you basically can't become president.

Of course, John F. Kennedy Jr. realized this and started taking medication to treat it, but it didn't help much. He had been tormented by the illness for too many years.

"Brother-in-law, what do you think I should do first, physically or mentally?"

Luther paused, patted little Kennedy's head, and said earnestly:

"John, remember this: the body is the spirit. A person's spirit is determined by the nature of their body."