成功人士10種與衆不同的思考路徑

Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to overcome.
擁有不同人生經歷的成功人士都有一個共同的特點：別人認爲不可逾越的藩籬，他們卻將其看作是要擁抱的挑戰和要克服的阻礙物。

Their confidence in the face of hardship is driven by their ability to let go of the negativity that holds so many otherwise sensible people back.
他們面對困難的自信源於他們具有讓負面情緒遠離的能力。這些負面影響常常讓感性的人們止步。

Obstacles do not block the path; they are the path.
障礙物本身並不會阻擋你的路，因爲他們本身就是路。

This perspective helps successful people to think differently to everyone else, which is important, because if you think like everyone else, no matter how smart or experienced you are, you’ll hit the same ceiling. By thinking outside the box and going against the grain, successful people rise above their limitations.
這一觀點幫助成功人士以不同於其他人的視角去思考。這個非常重要。因爲如果像其他人一樣思考，無論多麼聰明或者多麼有經驗，你終將會撞到同一個天花板。成功的人通過擺脫思維定勢，敢於敢於反其道而行之，從而跳出侷限。

We all know how important it is to approach problems with radical optimism and creativity, but this is easier said than done. In a study conducted at Adobe, 96% of employees identified creativity as essential to their success, both in terms of their income and the value they bring to the world. What’s more, 78% wished they were capable of thinking differently, believing that they would progress through their careers more quickly if they did.
我們都知道應當以樂觀的和有創造力的方式去解決問題，但說起來容易做起來難。在Adobe進行的一項研究中，96%的員工認爲，無論是從他們的收入還是他們帶給這個世界的價值來講，創造力對他們的成功都很重要。另外，78%的員工希望具備不同的思考能力；相信如果能以不同的視角思考，他們在職業生涯上就會進步更快。

Too often we attribute creative and “different” thinking to natural, innate characteristics that belong only to the lucky. The truth is that you can study how ridiculously successful people think and incorporate their approach into your repertoire.
我們常常講，創造性和與衆不同的想法是某些幸運兒天生的、內在的特性。但事實上，你可以研究成功人士那些看起來荒謬的想法，並把他們的思維方式爲我所用。

’re confident.
1.他們自信

If only we knew of all the great ideas that never came to fruition because people lacked the confidence to put them into action. Successful people confidently act on their ideas, because they know that a failed idea is not a reflection of their ability; instead, they see it as a wonderful learning opportunity.
我們知道許多偉大的想法，這些想法卻因爲人們缺乏將它付諸於實踐的自信，而沒有開花結果。因爲明白一個失敗的想法並不是自己能力的真實反映，所以成功人士自信地實施他們的想法，並把它看作一次絕佳的學習機會。

’re composed.
2.他們鎮定

Ultra-successful people are composed, because they constantly monitor their emotions and understand them and they use this knowledge in the moment to react with self-control to challenging situations. When things go downhill, they are persistently calm and frustratingly content (frustrating to those who aren’t, at least). They know that no matter how good or bad things get, everything changes with time. All they can do is to adapt and adjust to stay happy and in control. If you’d like an objective measure of how you do at this, consider taking an emotional intelligence test.
因爲始終審視他們的情感並瞭然於心，所以超級成功的人是鎮定的，他們進行自我控制以應對突發情況的挑戰。當事情開始變遭時，他們始終平靜並享受挫折（至少，不平靜的人容易沮喪）。他們知道，無論事情變得多好或多壞，任何事情都會隨着時間的流逝而改變。他們所能做的就是調整，保持愉悅並逐步使事情處於掌控之中。如果想要一個如何做事的客觀方法，你可以進行一次情商測試。

’re honest.
3.他們誠實

Super-successful people trust that honesty and integrity, though painful at times, always work out for the best in the long run. They know that honesty allows for genuine connections with people and that lying always comes back to bite you in the end.
超級成功的人相信，雖然有時很痛苦，但是從長遠來講誠實和正直總是最有效。他們深知，誠實使得我們與其他人建立真誠的聯繫，而謊言最終會反過來咬你一口。

seek out small victories.
4.他們尋求小的成功

Successful people like to challenge themselves and to compete, even when their efforts yield only small victories. Small victories build new androgen receptors in the areas of the brain responsible for reward and motivation. This increase in androgen receptors enhances the influence of testosterone, which further increases their confidence and eagerness to tackle challenges. When you achieve a series of small victories, the boost in your confidence can last for months.
即使當他們的努力僅能帶來小的勝利，成功的人也喜歡挑戰自己，喜歡競爭。小勝利會在他們大腦負責激勵的區域新建雄性激素受體，進而提升睾丸素的影響，最終進一步增強他們的自信心和迎接新挑戰的渴望。當實現了一系列的小勝利，你自信心的提升就可以持續數月。

’re always learning.
5.他們堅持學習

Super-successful people often know more than others do, because they’re constantly trying to learn. They vow to constantly grow, and they fill every spare moment with self-education. They don’t do this because it’s “the right thing to do”; they do it because it’s their passion. They’re always looking for opportunities to improve and new things to learn about themselves and the world around them. Instead of succumbing to their fear of looking stupid, truly exceptional people just ask the questions on their mind, because they would rather learn something new than appear smart.
因爲他們一直在學習，所以超級成功的人比其他人知道的更多。他們誓言持續成長並擠出任何空閒時間進行自我教育。他們做這些，並不是因爲這是要做的正確的事，而是因爲激情。他們一直在尋找改進和進一步瞭解自己及周圍世界的機會。因爲他們寧願學習新東西而非展示小聰明，所以真正出衆的人只探求頭腦中的問題，而不擔心被別人看成很傻。

6. They expose themselves to a variety of people.
6.他們向不同的人展現自己

There’s no easier way to learn to think differently than spending time with someone whose strengths are your weaknesses or whose ideas are radically different from your own. This exposure sparks new ideas and makes you well rounded. This is why we see so many great companies with co-founders who stand in stark contrast to each other. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak from Apple were a prime example. Neither could have succeeded without the other.
想要學會與衆不同地思考，沒有什麼比花點時間與優點就是自己缺點的人在一起，或與思想與自己不同的人在一起更有效了。它將會碰撞出新的思想火花並讓你表現良好。這就是爲什麼，我們看到許多偉大公司的創始人之間是如此截然不同。蘋果公司的Steve Jobs和Steve Wozniak就是一個很好的例子。離開任何一個人，他們都不可能成功。

keep an open mind.
7.他們保持開放的心態

Exposing yourself to a variety of people is useless if you spend that time disagreeing with them and comforting yourself with your own opinions. Successful people recognize that every perspective provides an opportunity for growth. You need to practice empathy by putting yourself in the other person’s shoes so that you can understand how their perspective makes sense (at least, to them). A great way to keep an open mind is to try to glean at least one interesting or useful thing from every conversation you have.
如果將時間浪費在不同意其他人的觀點並用自己的來安慰自己，那麼向不同的人展示自己是沒有用的。成功人士意識到，每一個觀點都會提供一次成長機會。你需要練習站在別人的立場上來思考問題，以理解他們的觀點（至少，對他們來講說得通）。保持開放心態的一個絕佳方法就是，試着從你的每一次談話中收集至少一件有趣或者有用的事。

’re fearless.
8. 他們無畏

Fear is nothing more than a lingering emotion that’s fueled by your imagination. Danger is real. Danger is the uncomfortable rush of adrenaline you get when you almost step in front of a bus; fear is a choice. Exceptional people know this better than anyone does, so they flip fear on its head. Instead of letting fear take over, they’re addicted to the euphoric feeling they get from conquering their fears.
畏懼只不過是你的想象激發的一種揮之不去的情感。危險是真實的。它只是當你快要碰到一個公交車時所產生的一股不舒服的腎上腺素。而畏懼是一個選擇。因爲傑出人士比其他人對這個更瞭解，所以他們將恐懼從腦海中掠過。他們沉迷於克服恐懼所帶來的愉悅感，而不是讓恐懼佔據上風。

9. They turn tedious tasks into games.
9. 他們將繁瑣的工作任務變成遊戲

Every job entails some degree of tedium. For most people, tedium leads to sloppy, rushed work. Only the most successful people find ways to make the tedious interesting. By turning tedious work into a game, they challenge themselves and produce high-quality work, making things interesting in the process.
每一項工作都有不同程度的乏味。對大多數人來講，乏味意味着馬虎、草率的工作。僅有那些最成功的人能尋找到使繁瑣的工作變得有趣的方法。通過將繁瑣的工作任務變成遊戲，他們不斷挑戰自己並完成高質量的的工作。在這個過程中，也使事情變得有趣。

10. They dream big but remain grounded.
10.他們有宏圖偉略，卻仍堅持腳踏實地

Successful people reach for the seemingly impossible, but they do so in a way that is actionable and realistic. While you may not know exactly how you’re going to achieve your dream, you need to make progress no matter how small the steps. For example, Elon Musk’s goal at SpacEx is to “Occupy Mars.” While this is a big dream, Musk keeps it realistic by engaging in regular steps that, some day, may get him there. SpacEx just landed a rocket upright on a boat in the ocean for the first time ever. It’s a far cry from colonizing Mars, but it’s an essential step in the process.
雖然成功人士追求那些看起來的不可能，但是他們都是以一種可行且實際的方式來實施的。當可能知道如何實現夢想，無論步驟多麼小，你都需要取得進步。例如，Elon Musk的目標是用SpaceX飛船“佔領火星”。這是一個偉大夢想，Musk通過常規步驟使它保持實際，而這些步驟有一天將會使他到達火星。事實上，SpaceX第一次就只是降落到一艘海洋的船上。這當然距離殖民火星很遙遠，但它卻是過程中必須的一步。

Bringing It All Together
總而言之

The above behaviors can make any of us more successful if we use them every day. Give them a try, and see where they take you.
如果我們每天按照如上這些行爲行事，它們將會使我們每一個更成功。嘗試一下，看看它們會將你帶到哪裏。