Simple rules for success成功的簡單原則2

＊    Ask questions

Once you’ve discovered your passion, begin looking for opportunities to learn everything about it. Attend classes, read articles, and talk to people in that field. Ask every question you can think of about the subject. This added knowledge will likely pay off in the long run.

＊    Pay attention

Many of us consider ourselves good listeners. Yet we often hear words without hearing the message. Effective listening means paying attention to what people say without assuming we already know the answer. This leads to understanding, which leads to respect. Often, the result is greater support for you and your plans.

＊  Don’t quit

Steve Jobs once said to a group of students, “You have to love what you do!”  That’s great advice and something you can hang onto when you meet challenges. Decide early on that no matter what problems arise, you won’t give up! Doing what you love will make keeping that promise easier, and success will taste sweeter!

in the long run àin the end

【Chat room】

taste

the sweet taste of success 成功的美好滋味

leaves a bad taste in your mouth 留下壞印象

【Key word】

in the long run 就長遠來看

In the long run, cars that use gas or solar power will replace cars that use gasoline.

就長遠來看，使用瓦斯或太陽能的車子將會取代使用汽油的車子

Organizing this data might be hard work, but it’ll pay off in the long run.

整理這些資料或許辛苦，但就長遠來看是值得的

advice 忠告、建議

Susie took her sister’s advice and studied at Brown University.

Susie聽取了姐姐的建議去布朗大學就讀

advice 是不可數名詞

所以一個建議à a piece of advice

Can I give you a piece of advice?

arise 出現、發生

Should the opportunity arise, I would love to work abroad.

如果機會出現的話，我會很想要到國外工作

過去式arose

過去分詞arisen

Some unexpected difficulties arose during the construction of the stadium.

體育館在興建的過程中，出現了先前未能預測到的困難。

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