奶爸的記事本

Getting a hold on the present doesn't mean neglecting the past. After all, the past is the root of the present. When you're caught unawares, that's when a look back could help you find your personal potential and help you regain your sense of direction.

掌握現在，並不表示要忽視過去和未來。當我們對現實茫然時，不妨冷靜地由過去的經驗中認清自己，重新定位，繼續迎向未來。

In your thoughts and behavior, the element most likely to damage your personality and your image is selfishness. In reality, people who think only of themselves and their advantage are not happy.

我們最大的敵人，常常就是我們自己，其中又以自私自利最是可怕。而事實上，凡事皆以自己為前提，自私自利的人，也不會快樂。

Many people can't take criticism, but being able to accept criticism is a prerequisite to success. If no one were to criticize you, you'd probably be common and ignorant. But if you were able to accept "constructive" criticism, you'd be taking a step on the road of success.

很多人不肯接受批評，但是接受批評卻是進步的條件。俗話說：不遭人嫉是庸才。對於惡意的批評，我們大可一笑置之，而以感激的心情，接受建設性的批評。

The earlier in life a persons sets their ideals and goals, the more time they'll have to achieve them. But when setting those goals, remember two things: determine your limitations and your dealings with people.

越早確立你的人生目標，你就有越多的時間努力，相對的，也越容易成功，在立定目標時，也應該注意周遭的人際關係，充分了解自己，量力而為。

With a little faith and a lot of effort, you can cultivate ability and overcome many limitations. In fact, you must do so. If you limit yourself from the very first and make no effort to achieve your objectives, you'll not only disappoint yourself. You may very well make people suspicious of your courage, your resolve, and your character in general.