descend the rapids of the river meaning in English

顺激流而下

It is hard to make a breakthrought when you reach the top . no matter which direction you follow , that will be " downroad " , leading to death without exception . the best way is to descend the rapids of the river . but the ending is same . only the from of death is more beautiful
走到了颠峰之后就难以有什么突破了,随便你朝哪个方向走都是"下坡路" ,无一例外地走向死亡,明知之举是激流涌退,但结果一样,只不过是形式华丽一点的死