英语世界：成功并不是那么遥不可及_第2页

审时度势，认清机会

Whatever it is you are trying to accomplish, you should be aware of its window of opportunity. Something that looks promising today might become worthless a few months from now. By knowing the window of opportunity, you 　　can use your resources wisely.

不管你想达成什么目标，你应该认清机会在哪里。今天看上去有前途的事情几个月后或许一文不值。当知道机会在哪里时，你可以更明智的利用资源。

7. Adapt

适应环境

The world is changing and changing fast. So if you want to thrive, you must be able to adapt. Some people insist on doing things the old way, but winners know that they need to change. They are willing to adopt a new way of doing things.

世界正在飞速变化，所以如果你想闯出一片天，你要学会适应环境。有些人坚持用旧方法处理事物，但是成功者知道他们需要改变。他们会用新方法做事。

8. Be humble

谦虚

Many people want to take credit for themselves, but winners know that they can’t achieve things by themselves. They also realize that there are others out there who can do what they do. So instead of bragging about their achievements, they stay humble.

很多人想往自己脸上贴金，但是成功者知道他们只靠自己是完不成事情的。他们明白很多人也能胜任他们的工作，所以会很谦虚，而不是夸耀他们的成就。

9. Master throttle control

把握事情节奏

Winners know when to wait and when to act. When they need to wait, they wait patiently. When they need to act, they act decisively. They know how to read the situation.

成功者知道何时等待和行动。当需要等时机时，他们会耐心等待。当需要行动时，他们毫不犹豫。他们知道如何判断时机好坏。

10. Prepare for contingencies　　准备好应对偶发事件

Winners prepare themselves for bad situations. They know that things could go wrong so they prepare themselves beforehand. Do you have a plan B for your career? Have you built an emergency fund? Good preparation helps you recover quickly when things go wrong.

成功者会为坏情况做打算。他们知道事情可能会变糟糕，所以会提前准备。你对自己的职业生涯有备选计划吗？你有紧急调用资金吗？充分的准备会帮助你在不利的情况下迅速恢复元气。