It is just a choice that leads to the next steps of life
“People always obsess over big decisions (e.g., which job/ position to accept), but really, tomorrow will always be a blur. Plan with calmness, and then take the leap in the direction you think is best, knowing that there will rarely be a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ but just a choice that leads to the next steps of life.”
“You will get the more satisfaction about the relationships you form than from the things you acquire.”
和你得到的相比,你可以从和别人建立的关系中获得更多的满足感
—Joel Rosch,Center For Child and Family Policy
‘给’永远比‘拿’愉快
4不慕虚名
Respect people over job titles
“Respect people over job titles. Everyone’s life has meaning.”
尊重人而不是他们的头衔,每个人的生命都有自己的价值。
—Stacy Torian,Graduate School Admissions
我们的墓志铭,不需要头衔
5拒绝也是一种机遇
Instead of seeing it as a shutdown
look at it as an opportunity
“Learn to reframe rejection. Whether you’re working towards a leadership position or building a company, people will frequently tell you no. Instead of seeing it as a shutdown, look at it as an opportunity to figure out why. Are you asking the wrong person? Have you not yet demonstrated you can handle the new responsibility? Over time, ‘no’ becomes just another opportunity to wait, learn and try again.”
“Find a place where you can be challenged. Ask yourself: Am I proud of my work?”
找到一个可以挑战自己的地方。问自己:”我是否为我的工作感到自豪”
—Katie Smith,Career Center
热情地迎接挑战
7迷人的‘不确定性’
Embrace ambiguity
“Don’t be afraid to diverge from your ‘plan.’ Embrace ambiguity. The uncertain and what may appear high risk in relationships, jobs and life is usually very cool and worthwhile.”
“As you move forward into the next stage of your life, do not forget to stop and look back to discover the meaning of where you have been. That will help you better understand who you are, where you may be heading, and how you can get there.”
—Nia-Malika Henderson ,National political reporter for The Washington Post
勿以善小而不为
11广泛热情地阅读
Read broadly
“Read outside of your chosen field, read broadly, read enthusiastically. Creativity is a necessary life skill and some inspirations will come from unexpected sources.”