Simple Rules for Success 成功的簡單原則1

Four easy ways to help you become successful   by Pamela Osment

Who do you think of when you think of a successful person? Bill Gates probably comes to mind for many people. Gates has both a successful company and great wealth. In today’s society, though, wealth and success are sometimes mistaken for the same thing.

What is success?

  According to the dictionary, success is “the achievement of something desired, planned or attempted.” That means that while we may never be rich, each of us can be successful. Here are a few simple rules to point us in the right direction.

Here are a few simple rules to point us in the right direction.

Rules for success

＊Show up!

Someone once said, “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” Obviously, just making an appearance doesn’t guarantee anything. But when you approach every task with interest and focus, that’s really showing up! Next, do the best job you possibly can and be consistent 100 percent of the time. Apply these rules to your own dreams and success could be just around the corner.

【Grammar on the go】

…..just making an appearance doesn’t guarantee anything

# Making an appearance

To make something

àto create or produce

EX: The puppy made a mess.

Making an appearance

è To be seen by the public or a large group of people.

To make an appearance

Ex1: The famous actress made a brief appearance at the fundraising event.

Ex2: The movie director will make an appearance at his friend’s wedding.

Ex3: Even though Lily didn’t feel like going to the party, she decided she could at least make a quick appearance.

【Chat room】

Success

Nice going做得好

I take my hat off to you. 敬佩

My hat is off to you. (脫帽致敬)

With flying colors 字面上是迎風飄揚的旗幟；表示勝利或成功

Come to mind 浮現腦海、想起來

When I get really confused or depressed, Mom’s words of wisdom always come to mind.

When we talked about hiring another manager, Chelsea’s name came to mind.

Approach 著手處理或對付

We need to discuss this thoroughly before actually approaching the issue.

Approach 當名詞是指：方法、途徑

Since we haven’t been able to solve this problem, we might need to change our approach.

Consistent 一致的、始終如一的

Simon proved himself the most consistent pitcher.

Simon已經證明他是最穩定的投手

The witness’s statement isn’t consistent with the defendant’s story.

證人的說詞與被告的並不符合