We can enjoy the process of getting there before we are there.
我们可以享受最后站在台上演奏前的乐趣
So the change process in and of itself can also be fun. We can enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
所以改变本身也可以很有趣。我们即能享受过程也能享受结果
It takes time. A lot of time. Then there is also the acute approach to change.
它需要时间,很多时间。也有实现改变的剧烈方法
You know if the metaphore for the gradual change was the water breaking down stone,
如果用水冲刷石头来比喻渐进的改变
the metaphore for acute approach is taking a sledgehammer and breaking the water, breaking the stone.
可以用拿大锤砸石头来比喻剧烈的改变
You know what Moses did. The acute change.
就像摩西那样,剧烈的改变
Takes... Dosen't take much time. It happens immediately. But
不需要太多时间,立即发生。但要
the important thing to keep in mind, with the acute change is it's not a quick fix.
记住的重要的一点是,剧烈的改变不是一步奏效
The acute change, very often, takes a lot of preparation, metaphorically speaking, You need a lot of strength to pick up the hammer and to have the power to put it down.
剧烈的改变经常需要很多准备功夫,打个比方,你需要很多力气去挥大锤,还要有力气砸下去
So it takes time. Both take time.
所以也需要时间,两者都需要时间
And that's important to keep in mind. Why?
记往这一点很重要,为什么
Martin Seligman: The belief that we can rely on shortcuts to gratification and bypass the exercise of personal strengths and virtues is folly.
马丁·塞利格曼说过:相信有捷径通向满足绕过个人力量和美德的训练是很蠢的
It leads to legions of humanity who are depressed in the middle of great wealth and are starving to death spiritually.
它导致很多人在坐拥巨大财富时感到抑郁精神饥渴而死
This is one of the main reasons for the unhappiness in the world today. I alluded to it but I want to elaborate it a little bit more before we end.
这是当今世界不快乐的一个主要原因,我先提示一下,我会在结束前多讲一些
How many here have read, by the way, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey.
有多少同学读过史蒂芬·柯维的《高效能人士的七个习惯》