成功人生的10大祕訣

10 Secrets of Success
Want to know the secrets of success? Here they are.

1. How you think is everything. Remember to “think positive” at every opportunity. Visualize success, not failure. Avoid negative environments and people.
You are what you think. In fact, a study shows that positive thinking actually increases longevity.

心態決定一切。記住，任何時候一定要去想事情好的一面，抓住每一個機會。態度決定一切，研究也證實正面思考有益於人類壽命的延長。

2. Decide on your dreams and goals. Be specific about your goals. For example, say “I am taking a cooking class next month,” rather than “I would like to take a cooking class sometime.” Create a plan to reach your goals, and stick to it.

確定自己的夢想與目標，並努力爲之奮鬥。例如，我們可以說“我下週要去上烹飪課”而不是說“我想下週去上烹飪課”，訂好計劃，逐一實現。

3. Take action. Goals alone have no meaning; you need to take action to make them real. Don’t let fear hold you back. "Just do it."

行動起來。僅僅有目標是不夠的，行動起來，你需要努力使它們成爲現實。不要讓膽怯堵住了你的征途。

4. Never stop learning. Take classes, go back to school, read books, join a discussion group. If you are interested in a subject, make time to learn about it. Keep acquiring new skills.
For more information, read The Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults.

永遠不要丟掉學習。上補習班，回學校進修，讀書，或者參加一個學習小組。如果你對一件事感興趣，抓緊時間學習，不停地學習新的技能。

5. Be persistent and work hard. You’ve probably heard the expression, “success is a marathon, not a sprint.” Keep your eye on the goal, and keep working toward it. Don’t give up.

有毅力並勤奮刻苦。你也許聽過這句話“成功是一個馬拉松，不是短跑”。堅持自己的目標，併爲之而努力吧

6. Learn to analyze details. Get all the facts, and ask for input. This will help you make wiser decisions. Acknowledge your mistakes, but don’t beat yourself up. Learn from your mistakes.

良好的分析能力。實事求是，仔細觀察。這樣你才能得出正確的結論，承認自己的錯誤，但不要因此而泄氣，積累經驗，吸取教訓。

7. Focus your time and money. When you believe in something, put your attention and energy there. Don’t let people or things distract you.

珍惜時間，注重理財。當你對一件新鮮事物感興趣的時候，要投注精力不要三心二意。

8. Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different. Be true to yourself, and have your own ideas. Following the crowd is a path to mediocrity.

勇於創新，找出自己的特色。做真實的自己，擁有自己的想法，不要屈於平庸。

9. Communicate with people effectively. Remember that no person is an island. Communicate your thoughts and desires honestly, and encourage others to communicate honestly with you. Practice understanding and motivating other people.

有效地與別人接觸。記住，每個人都是一個小島，真誠地將自己的想法和需要與別人交流。

10. Be honest and dependable; take responsibility for what you do. Never cheat or lie. When you make a promise, keep it. When you screw up, admit it.
Without honesty, dependability and responsibility, the other nine secrets of success don’t add up to much.

誠實可靠。對自己做的事情負責，對自己的承諾負責，承擔自己的錯誤。
誠實可靠是一切成功的基礎。