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If getting ahead can seem like a struggle, know this: To be highly successful, you need to be highly disciplined. I've asked hundreds of executives and entrepreneurs about the things they do every day which help them succeed, and inevitably they credit simple routines which have been proven over time to give them an edge. Check out these quotes from 23 high-achieving individuals?who share the habits which help them get ahead in business and life.??
獲得成功就像一場斗爭,要知道:要想獲得成功,你需要高度自律。我詢問過數(shù)百位管理人員和企業(yè)家,他們每天做的幫助他們獲得成功事情,不可避免地,經(jīng)過時間證明,他們認為簡單習慣給他們帶來優(yōu)勢??纯?3位成功人士的這些名言,分享了幫助他們在商業(yè)和生活中獲得成功的習慣。
1.Start your day with intermittent fasting.?
? ?以間歇性禁食開始你的一天
"It's a method that splits your day into eight-hour 'eating periods' and 16-hour 'fasting periods.' Although lots of people talk about the need for a hearty breakfast, new research indicates that intermittent fasting is a great way to lose or maintain weight, as well as heighten concentration. I also start my mornings by hitting the gym with my trainer, drinking large amounts of water, and then having my first meal of the day at noon. This routine has increased my energy and helps keep me motivated throughout the week, so I can tackle whatever comes my way."?--George Arison, founder and CEO of Shift, a peer-to-peer car marketplace
“這種方法將你的一天分為8個小時的飲食期和16小時的禁食期。”盡管很多人都在談?wù)撠S盛早餐的必要性,但新的研究表明,間歇性禁食是減肥或保持體重的好方法,同時也能提高注意力。早上我也會和我的教練一起去健身房,喝大量的水,然后在中午吃我的第一頓飯。這一習慣增加了我的精力,并幫助我在一周內(nèi)保持動力,所以我可以應(yīng)付任何我遇到的問題。”--喬治·埃里森,一個對等網(wǎng)絡(luò)的汽車市場——移動的創(chuàng)始人兼首席執(zhí)行官,
2.Welcome criticism.
? ? 接受批評
"Creating an environment where it's a positive thing to provide criticism, and continually asking for feedback is key to long term success. It's great to hear positive feedback but customers, colleagues and friends who truly care will tell you what you're missing, or what you can improve. Sometimes the simplest frustrations for a customer can impede sales and fixing those might be just a simple as the frustration itself."?--Liz Kakar, head of operations at Pink Elephant Organics, a girl's clothing line.
“創(chuàng)造一個能提供批評的積極環(huán)境,不斷地尋求反饋是獲得長期成功的關(guān)鍵。聽到積極的反饋是很好的,但客戶、同事和真正關(guān)心的朋友會告訴你你錯過了什么,或者你能改進什么。有時候,客戶帶來的最簡單的挫折感會阻礙銷售,而解決這些問題可能就像挫折本身一樣簡單”。--莉斯卡卡爾,粉紅象(女裝系列)營運經(jīng)理。
3. Talk it out.
? ? ?溝通
"You will have lots of stupid ideas and not know it. Bouncing ideas off a trusted colleague or friend each day will help you refine your ideas before you waste too much time going down the wrong path."--Ben Parr, cofounder and CMO of Octane AI and author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People's Attention
“你會有很多愚蠢的想法,卻不知道?!泵刻鞆囊粋€值得信賴的同事或朋友那里獲得靈感,可以幫助你在浪費時間走上錯誤的道路之前完善自己的想法。--本帕我,Octane AI的聯(lián)合創(chuàng)始人和首席營銷官,《魅力學:捕捉人們注意力的科學》一書的作者。
4. Be what you do best.
? ? 做最好的自己。
"Authenticity is powerful. I made the mistake of trying to be the leader that I thought people expected me to be. Over time, I got more comfortable with responsibility and became less afraid to be myself and to create my own personal brand of leadership. This brand is unique, not replicable, and has appreciated in value over time. It belongs to me. All young leaders should gravitate to their strengths and build their brand around qualities that they are proudest of."?--Chris Soukup, CEO of Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
“真實性是強大的。我犯了一個錯誤,試圖成為我認為人們期望我成為的領(lǐng)導者。隨著時間的推移,我更愿意承擔責任,不再害怕做自己,也不再害怕建立自己的領(lǐng)導品牌。這個品牌是獨一無二的,不可復制的,并且隨著時間的推移增值。它屬于我。所有年輕的領(lǐng)導者都應(yīng)該被他們的優(yōu)勢所吸引,以他們最自豪的品質(zhì)建立自己的品牌?!死锼埂ぬK卡普,聾人通訊服務(wù)公司首席執(zhí)行官。
5. Find a morning routine that works for you.
? ? 尋找適合你的晨間作息。
"I think the key to success is how you start your day. Every morning, I wake up and focus on a routine of prayer, coffee and exercise. I never set an alarm. I'm up with the sunrise and cherish my moments of quiet gratitude, prayer and meditation before the work day begins. Coffee is a must! A good cup of caffeine can help me multitask with calls, the treadmill and watching CNN."?--Micki Purcell, founder and president ofWalking With Anthony, an organization with the mission to change the recovery outcome of spinal cord injury
我認為成功的關(guān)鍵是如何開始新的一天。每天早晨,我醒來,專注于祈禱、咖啡和鍛煉的例行公事。我從不設(shè)鬧鐘。日出而起,珍惜我默默感恩、祈禱和冥想的時刻??Х仁潜仨毜?一杯好咖啡可以幫助我處理電話、跑步機和收看CNN的多任務(wù)?!灼骁耆麪枺杜c安東尼行走》的創(chuàng)始人兼總裁,該組織致力于改變脊髓損傷的康復結(jié)果。
6. Don't wait until it's perfect to get started.
? ? ?不要等到完美的時候才開始。
"Just get started and make improvements along the way and continue to evolve. Every great product wasn't perfect when they first launched. Just go for it and be glad you did."--Gina Hoensheid, CEO of Seat Sitters?which provides reusable seat covers for use on airplane and theater seats
“只要開始,并在前進的道路上做出改進,并繼續(xù)發(fā)展?!泵恳粋€偉大的產(chǎn)品剛推出時都不完美。只管去做,并為你所做的感到高興。——吉娜·霍恩謝德,保姆座椅的首席執(zhí)行官,該公司為飛機和劇院座椅提供可重復使用的座套。
7. Put yourself in the customer's shoes.
? ? 設(shè)身處地為顧客著想。
"I constantly critique my own shopping and buying experiences with other stores, brands and companies. I assess the good and the bad and I've realized the Golden Rule is extremely relevant in entrepreneurship and business. I turn it around and think 'what am I looking for in a company, how would I want to be treated, and what would make me return to a brand?' That translates over to our customer service every day."--Jenny Ross, founder of Grateful Bags, a patented handbag line with the ability to customize a wide range of styles with interchangeable monograms in a variety of fonts and patterns
我經(jīng)常通過其他商店、品牌和公司來評論自己的購物和購買的經(jīng)驗。我評估好壞,我意識到黃金法則在創(chuàng)業(yè)和商業(yè)中是緊密聯(lián)系的。我改變主意,想:“我想在公司里找到什么樣的位置,我想要怎樣的待遇,我能給這個品牌什么回報?”這意味著我們每天都要為客戶服務(wù)?!材荨ち_斯,“感恩袋”的創(chuàng)始人,一個擁有專利的手袋系列,可以在袋子上定制各種不同字體和圖案的可互換字母組合。
8. Feed your why.
? ? 問自己為什么。
"Meaning, why do we do what we do as entrepreneurs? Each day I continue to identify, feed and cultivate my purpose. I do this by driving through neighborhoods I desire to live in, test drive cars I will have in my garage, listening to and watching leaders I desire to have a relationship with such as Mark Cuban and Barack Obama. I do this exercise even more intensely when I am under the most pressure in business and my personal life. --Cedric Cobb, president and CEO ofBest Wardrobe Solutions, a men's fashion technology company that provides a family of fashion accessories, wardrobe resources and a free mobile app
“意思是,為什么我們要做企業(yè)家所做的事?每天我都在繼續(xù)證明、思考和培養(yǎng)我的目標。我開車穿過我渴望住的社區(qū),試駕將來會在我車庫里的車,聆聽和觀察領(lǐng)導者,我渴望能與馬克·庫班和巴拉克·奧巴馬有交集。當我在商業(yè)和個人生活中承受最大的壓力時,我鍛煉意識就更加強烈了?!吕锟恕た撇?,Best Wardrobe Solutions公司總裁兼首席執(zhí)行官。”該公司是一家男士時尚科技公司,提供時尚配飾、衣柜資源和免費手機應(yīng)用。
9. Know your strengths and weaknesses.
? ? 了解自己的長短處。
"By knowing your strengths, you will be able to focus on those areas and then team up with the right partners and companies that can help you with your weaker areas. I think this enables you to have the right infrastructure in place for the most success."--Ashley Whitman, founder of Romp & Roost, a divided playpen which provides a safe place for children to rest and play
通過了解你的優(yōu)勢,你將能夠?qū)W⒂谶@些領(lǐng)域,然后與合適的合作伙伴和公司合作,幫助你改善你的弱項。我認為這這使您能夠有合適的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施來獲得最大的成功。——阿什利·惠特曼,Romp & Roost公司的創(chuàng)始人,這是一個游戲圍欄,可以為孩子們提供一個安全的休息和玩耍的地方。
10. Laugh a little.
? ? ? ?多笑
"Laughing and having a good sense of humor keeps us going strong. When something doesn't go our way we find the humor in it. It keeps us optimistic and plowing forward. If someone makes a fumble we don't beat them up, we laugh. Nothing can be that bad. It helps to keep spirits high." --Alita Haytayan, cofounder of Gadgit Girlz, LLC., a household hacks brand
“笑和擁有良好的幽默感能讓我們變得更堅強?!碑斒虑闆]有按照我們的方式發(fā)展時,我們就會發(fā)現(xiàn)其中的幽默。它使我們保持樂觀和向前發(fā)展。如果有人笨手笨腳的,我們不會把他們揍扁,我們會笑。沒有什么是那么糟糕。它有助于保持精力旺盛?!Ⅺ愃ずK玻粋€家庭黑客品牌,Gadgit Girlz的聯(lián)合創(chuàng)始人。
11. Find three things to be grateful for.
? ? ? 找到三件值得感恩的事情。
"Big or small it doesn't matter. It's the act of lifting out of the daily grind and celebrating the wins as defined by you. You are acknowledging that amidst a day that always feels packed with challenges and too little time to address them, there are also victories."--Rana Lustyan, founder of Edoughble, an edible cookie dough company
“無論大小,都無所謂。這是一種從日常工作中解脫出來,慶祝你所定義的勝利的行為。你了解,在一天中,總是充滿挑戰(zhàn),沒有時間去解決它們,但是仍然存在勝利?!薄猂ana Lustyan, Edoughble的創(chuàng)始人,一個生產(chǎn)可食用餅干的公司。
12. Take it one step at a time.
? ? ? ?一步一個腳印。
"Set a lofty goal, but remember to take a step at a time. No matter how many floors there are, we can only take one step at a time. Similarly in business, aim for the sky, but remember it's the addition of all the little steps, and the little decisions, that make or break you."--Ashoo Jain (AJ) Founder of ONGO Energy, a multi-use compact oral spray that delivers a more natural, sustainable energy boost as compared to traditional energy drinks
設(shè)定一個高目標,但記住要一步一步來。不管層樓有多高,我們一次只能走一步。同樣的,在商業(yè)上,瞄準目標,但記住,所有的小步驟和小決定,可以讓你有所成就,突破自己?!狝shoo Jain (AJ)是ONGO Energy公司的創(chuàng)始人,該公司生產(chǎn)一種多用途的小型口服噴霧,與傳統(tǒng)的能量飲料相比,它能提供更自然、更持久的能量。
13. Get out of your comfort zone.
? ? ? ?走出你的舒適區(qū)。
"As a new entrepreneur it is easy to fall into what is comfortable and feels safe. Being able to push yourself into areas that you feel less secure in ensures that you really explore the full potential of where your business can take you. The mindset of stepping beyond your own limitations opens the door for your business to flourish beyond even what you initially envisioned."--Jamie Lawrence, founder of apparel brand Evicii Athletica
“作為一名新企業(yè)家,很容易陷入舒適區(qū)和感到安全?!蹦軌?qū)⒆约和七M到你覺得不那么安全的領(lǐng)域,從而確保你真正發(fā)掘出你的企業(yè)可以給與你的全部潛力。超越自我限制的思維模式為你的事業(yè)打開了一扇門,甚至超越了你最初的想象?!苊住趥愃?,品牌服裝Evicii Athletica的創(chuàng)始人。
14. Sleep on it.
? ? ? 考慮一晚上
"Your first reaction when receiving an email filled with not-so-good news might be to reply immediately. Instead, write your reply immediately (venting without holding back is a form of therapy, after all), then save it to your drafts. The following day, re-read your reply, and edit it, before hitting send. You'll be surprised and thankful how different your response is from one day to the next. Your message will be clear and concise without all the emotional drama."--Wendy Colson, CEO and founder of Boobie Bar, an herbal lactation bar formulated to support a healthy breast-milk supply
當你收到一封不好消息的郵件時,你的第一反應(yīng)可能是立即回復。相反,你應(yīng)該立即寫你的回復(畢竟,不退縮的發(fā)泄是一種治療方式),然后把它保存在你的草稿上。第二天,重新閱讀你的回復,并在發(fā)送之前編輯它。你會感到驚訝和感激,你的回應(yīng)是多么不同,前一天到后一天。你的信息將是清晰簡潔的,而不是帶有情感。——溫迪·科爾森,她是Boobie Bar的首席執(zhí)行官和創(chuàng)始人,該公司為供應(yīng)健康的母乳而制定了一種草藥配方。
15. Organize your minutes.
? ? ? ?分配時間。
"Spend some time each morning going through your to-do list and allow a certain amount of hours per task. Set your timer and when it goes off, set that task aside and work on the next item. The organization actually helps you mentally feel as though you were able to get something done."--Michelle Wolett, founder of Once Upon A Book Club, a subscription based book club
“每天早上花一些時間檢查你的待辦事項清單,并分配每個任務(wù)有一定的時間。設(shè)置好你的定時器,當一個任務(wù)的時間到了的時候,把它放到一邊,開始下一個項目。這個時間分配實際上幫助你在精神上感覺你能夠完成一些事情?!薄?—米歇爾·沃萊特,她是一家訂閱式圖書俱樂部Once Upon A Book Club的創(chuàng)始人。
16. Align yourself with a strong mentor.
? ? ? 向一位強有力的導師看齊。
"Push yourself out of your comfort zone and seek out a mentor who is an executive or department head. Networking with your bosses isn't always easy, but finding the right person to champion you and guide you in your career is the key to advancement."--Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, CEO of Hawthorne, a company which combines brand messaging with proprietary analytic systems to create and deliver integrated advertising campaigns
把自己趕出舒適區(qū),找一個主管或部門主管作為導師。與你的老板建立聯(lián)系并不總是那么容易,但是找到一個合適的人來支持你并在你的職業(yè)生涯中指導你是自我提升的關(guān)鍵?!芪骺āせ羯!たㄋ固亓_,霍桑公司的首席執(zhí)行官,該公司將品牌信息與專有的分析系統(tǒng)結(jié)合起來,創(chuàng)造并發(fā)布整合的廣告宣傳活動。
17. Treat employees the way you want your customers to be treated.
? ? ? ?以對待客戶的方式對待員工。
"An engaged workforce that cares about the business, product, and service will impact the overall consumer experience."?--Ian Small, general manager of Audiobooks.com
“一個專注于業(yè)務(wù)、產(chǎn)品和服務(wù)的敬業(yè)的員工將會影響整體的消費者體驗?!薄鼓? Audiobooks.com的總經(jīng)理。
18. Automate everything possible.
? ? ? ?盡可能自動化。
"Use self-service automation platforms to reduce the time you spend with routine tasks like copying information between systems. This is critical if you're a solopreneur running your own business, and even more important when you have dozens or hundreds of employees. Automation helps you save time for yourself and others and lets you focus on high-value, innovative thought and problem solving, not routine administrative work."--Andrew Filev, founder and CEO of the work management system Wrike
“使用自助服務(wù)自動化平臺,減少你花在常規(guī)任務(wù)上的時間,比如在系統(tǒng)中復制信息?!比绻闶莻€體經(jīng)營者,這一點至關(guān)重要,當你有幾十或數(shù)百名員工時,那么更為重要。自動化幫助你為自己和他人節(jié)省時間,讓你專注于高價值、創(chuàng)新思維和解決問題,而不是日常管理工作。——凡立弗,工作管理系統(tǒng)的創(chuàng)始人和首席執(zhí)行官。
19. Use your product.
? ? ? 使用自己的產(chǎn)品
"It doesn't matter what you build, what you sell or how good you are. Be a perfectionist, never stop collecting feedback and always use your product. It will allow you to think like your customers do and see their perspective. Persuading friends to try it and getting real, candid feedback from them is just as useful."--Serban Enache, founder and CEO of stock photo community Dreamstime
“不管你做什么,賣什么,你有多好?!弊鲆粋€完美主義者,永遠不要停止收集反饋,并經(jīng)常使用你的產(chǎn)品。它會讓你站在客戶的角度思考,并看到他們的觀點。說服朋友嘗試并得到真實的、坦誠的反饋同樣有用?!猄erban Enache,照片社區(qū)Dreamstime的創(chuàng)始人兼首席執(zhí)行官。
20. Allow for free time.
? ? ? ?自由時間
"I always try to keep 20 percent of my time open to serendipitous experiences. It also helps to have entire days where you literally have nothing to do. You want to have mind space to properly reflect.--Brian Wong, cofounder and CEO of Kiip, a moments-based mobile ad and data platform
“我總是努力保持20%的時間來體驗偶然?!边@也會幫助你有一整天的時間沒事可做。你要有足夠的思維空間來適當?shù)胤从场!狟rian Wong, Kiip的聯(lián)合創(chuàng)始人兼首席執(zhí)行官,這是一個基于時刻的移動廣告和數(shù)據(jù)平臺。
21. Make a sawdust list.
? ? ? ?鋸末列表。
"One of my mentors taught me to make what he calls a 'sawdust list'. I write down my task at hand at the top of a page and on the right I keep my sawdust list. This is where I write everything non-essential to my task that pops into my head. This can be anything from 'order more Post-it notes' to 'add fix bug ticket to Trello'. This keeps me focused on my work by clearing my mind of all the random distractions of the day. Once I've accomplished my task, I go through the sawdust and see what still needs to be done."--Alex Salvator, cofounder and CTO of beam, a social impact app which turns everyday retail experiences into opportunities for social good
“我的一位導師教我做他所謂的“鋸屑清單”。我把手頭的任務(wù)寫在一頁紙的頂端,在右邊列出我的鋸屑清單。我寫下了所有對我的任務(wù)無關(guān)緊要的東西。可以是任何東西,從“訂購便利貼”到“添加到修正檔名到Trello”。通過讓我的頭腦清醒地意識到一天中所有的隨機干擾,讓我專注于我的工作,。一旦我完成了任務(wù),我會瀏覽鋸屑清單,看看還需要做什么。”——Alex Salvator, beam的聯(lián)合創(chuàng)始人和首席技術(shù)官,這是一個具有社會影響力的應(yīng)用,它將日常的零售體驗轉(zhuǎn)化為社會公益機會。
22. Get up early.
? ? ? ?早起
"With such a hectic work schedule, it is important that I base my daily habits on simplicity. I get up early and meditate, and then I focus with a single mind to complete specific daily goals. I am unwavering once I make a decision, I stick to it and that's what keeps me driving forward."--David Laris, EVP of Cachet Hospitality Group?and president of Culinary Development at EDEN Local, a seasonal farm-to-table dining destination
“重要的是,通過忙碌的工作日程,我要把我的日常習慣建立在簡單的基礎(chǔ)上。”早起,冥想,然后專注于一心一意去完成具體的日常目標。當我做出決定的時候,我毫不動搖,堅持下去,這就是我前進的動力。”——大衛(wèi)?拉利斯,尊貴酒店集團的執(zhí)行副總裁,以及EDEN Local(一個季節(jié)性的從農(nóng)場到餐桌的餐飲目的地)的烹飪發(fā)展總裁。
23. Sweat.
? ? ? ?流汗
"Even when you're working 12-hour days, find time to sweat. I do my best creative thinking while running."--Chris Molnar, founder of Goodlife Clothing
即使你每天工作12小時,也要擠出時間來流汗。跑步的時候我能做最好的創(chuàng)造性思考?!?-克里斯·莫爾納,Goodlife服裝公司的創(chuàng)始人。
Link:?23 Daily Habits Which Separate High Achiever from others