How to Survive and Thrive
Here are some tips to help you learn not only to survive, but to thrive (成长) and grow in a chaotic world.
Try to build on strengths rather than focus on limitations. Maybe you'll become an auto mechanic (技工), or maybe you'll make good use of your ability to classify detailed information to build a career as a biologist or druggist.
Realize that few mistakes are disastrous. Did you fail a course? Most of us can't avoid an occasional failure, but we can learn bounce-back attitudes through failures.
Cecilia, a shy twelve-year-old, became livelier when she won the lead in a school play. “We want you to improve your grades, but not spend time on plays!” said her worried mother. To everyone's surprise, Cecilia's grades improved. Most importantly, no matter what happens, Cecilia can return to that feeling of success whenever she gets discouraged.
Getting into a top university — or any university — will not guarantee success. I've met people from top universities who have experienced unemployment and even homelessness. Career-changers who face the future with an attitude of “I can handle anything” are the ones who win today. While in difficulties, they keep up their spirits till they figure out what to do next.
A. Have no idea about your future plan?
B. Face rejection from a first-choice college?
C. Life is hard at the moment, but we're surviving.
D. Try to experience success in any area of your life.
E. I've met high school drop-outs who became very successful.
F. Do you spend hours studying models of cars for the last twenty years?
G. And she made new friends with the "good kids" who were also achievers.
