4. Set a goal and aim for it.
樹立目標(biāo)并為之努力。
“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.”
“目標(biāo)并不總是用來達成的,它往往只是用來追求的。”
A goal is our target to aim at. It is our source of motivation. But the main point here is that goals aren’t always meant to be reached. So, it’s okay not to hit your goals within a timeframe. It’s okay to fail, but never give up. Clement Stone once said that: “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”
目標(biāo)是我們所要努力的方向,它是我們動力的來源。但問題是目標(biāo)并不總是用來達成的,所以,在某一時間段內(nèi)沒有達到目標(biāo)并無大礙。你可以失敗,但永遠不要放棄。克萊門特·斯通說過:“以月亮為目標(biāo),即使你沒打中它,你也許還能打到星星。”
Even if you fail to hit your goals after all the hard work, it is okay, because you will still have achieved something. If you never try, then the chances of you achieving something will be zero.
即便你努力過后沒有達到目標(biāo),那也沒什么,因為你仍然會收獲一些東西。但是如果你不嘗試,那么你取得收獲的可能性只能是零。
5. Don’t think too much, just do it.
不要想太多,盡管放手去做。
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.”
“如果你花過多的時間去想某件事,那么你將永遠也做不成這件事。”
Remember Nike’s slogan? Just do it! That’s what you need to do—take action. Yes, it is okay to think thoroughly before doing anything. But the more time you spend on thinking, the more likely you won’t do it. Think, but don’t overthink.
還記得耐克的廣告語嗎?盡管去做吧!那正是你所需要做的——行動起來。是的,在做任何事之前你都可以考慮周全再行動,這沒有錯。但是你想得越多,你做事的可能性就越小。思考可以,但是不要過度思考。
6. Learn to control your temper.
學(xué)會控制個人情緒。
“A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.”
“急躁的脾性早晚會令你出丑。”
We all know that letting our anger loose is harmful to us. So, what can you do to control your temper? Well, there are many things you can do, but the best advice I can give is to take a deep breath and think it through. Remember, always control your temper before it controls you!
我們都知道任由脾氣發(fā)泄只會傷害我們自己。那么,想要控制情緒,我們能做些什么呢?其實,你有很多事可以做,但我能給出的最好的建議就是深呼吸,然后仔細想一想整件事情。記住,是你來控制情緒,而不是讓情緒來控制你!