双语 ● For 30s, Change the World　30秒就可以做30件改变世界的事

For 30s, Change the World　30秒就可以做30件改变世界的事

◎ Rand Fishkin

Attitude is foundational to success. A generous person with a positive attitude will thrive. If you change your attitude, you change your perception, change your actions, and change your life. As every life changes, you change the world. Over at Lorelle on Word press she challenges bloggers to create a list of 30 things that can each be done in only 30 seconds. Imagine if millions or billions of people each did one of these—how would the world be different? In keeping with the theme of personal development, I have put together ways to improve yourself or others and create a better you in 30 seconds or less. Imagine if everyone did just a few of these at once? Here is my list.

态度是成功的基石。一个人如果既慷慨大方，又态度乐观，则其前途不可估量。如果你改变了你的态度，就等于改变了你对事物的理解，改变了你的行动，随之将改变你的生活。当每一个人的生命发生变化时，你就改变了世界。在Word press上写博客的Lorelle挑战众博客作者，列出一个短短30秒内能完成的30件事情的清单。试想一下，如果成百万甚至上亿的人仅仅做了其中的一件，世界会有什么不同吗？延续我的博客推动个人发展的主题，我集中了一些完善自我或提高他人的方法——可以在30秒或更少的时间内完成的事情。设想一下，如果每个人都做了其中的一些事情，会如何？清单如下：

1. Change your tone of voice. For 30 seconds, speak softer, calmer, or just more pleasantly. You might be surprised at the results. Did you know, for example, that a softer voice giving clear instructions commands more authority with children than a yell? If frustrated in business dealing, try a more peaceful tone, even if only for 30 seconds, and see if it leads to a quicker resolution.

（1） 改变你的语气。只用30秒，用更柔和、更平静的语气，或是任何一种听上去更舒服的说话方式。你可能会收到意想不到的结果。比如，你是否了解，在孩子们的心目中，用柔和的声调给出清楚的指示，比大吼大叫更能让你获得威严？如果在一次商业交易中出师不利，试着在接下来的30秒内使用更平和的语调，看看它是否能促使事情更快地得到解决。

2. Choose one idea you gave up and re-visit it. For 30 seconds, consider giving it one more tries. Was there an invention, a project, or some task that just seemed too daunting or frustrating? Choose one and decide to try it one more time. Imagine if everyone mustered up the courage to use their God-given ingenuity in whatever their gifting. What new things would the world see created?

（2） 选择一个你已经放弃的想法，然后重新思考它。用30秒钟，考虑再试一次。是否曾经有一项发明，一个项目，或是某些任务，令人望而生畏或是让人沮丧？选择其中一个，然后再试一次。试想一下，如果每个人都鼓足勇气，将自己难得的才能充分运用于上天赋予的创造力，那将会为这个世界创造出多少新的东西？

3. For 30 seconds, give someone another chance. Listen for just one more time, re-evaluate a first impression, or give one more opportunity to see if they have changed. You may be surprised.

（3） 用30秒钟，给他人一次机会。也许只需要再倾听一遍，重新调整一下第一印象，或是再用一次机会去发现他们是否已经作出改变。你会感到惊奇的。

4. Tell your children “I love you” or “I am proud of you”. Make it meaningful, look them in the eye, and show how you value them. It will mean the world. Imagine if every parent said affirming words to every child, for 30 seconds, everyday.

（4） 告诉你的孩子们“我爱你”或“我为你们感到骄傲”。让这样的表达成为一件有意义的事，看着他们的眼睛，让他们知道他们对你来说有多么重要。这样做将意义非凡。想想如果所有的父母每天都花30秒的时间对他们的孩子们说一些肯定的话，世界将会如何。

5. The next time you find yourself wanting instant gratification, impatiently wanting something you cannot have at that moment, give thanks to God for what you already do have for 30 seconds. It may change your attitude.

（5） 下次当你发现自己在急切等待他人对你的肯定，而又不可能立即拥有的时候，用30秒来为你已经完成的事情感谢上帝。这能迅速改变你的态度。

6. For 30 seconds, stand up straighter and with your head held high. Look others in the eye and walk with confidence. See how great it feels?

（6） 用30秒站得更直，将你的头高高抬起。直视他人，自信地行走。有没有发现这样感觉非常棒？

7. Choose one thing you were putting off for another time that could be done today, and decide to do it! It only takes 30 seconds to make a decision to act. Be sure you value keeping your promise to yourself, and then know that this will lead to action.

（7） 选择一件你一直在拖延着找个时间再做而今天可以完成的事情，决定完成它！作出一个行动的决定只需要30秒。前提必须是你十分看重对自己的承诺，并且一旦承诺则意味着付出行动。

8. Clean up someone else’s mess.

（8） 清理他人惹下的乱子。

9. Compliment someone with a genuine comment on what you appreciate or respect about them.

（9） 对他人就你一直欣赏或敬重的某一点，表示真诚的赞美。

10. Stand up for someone or something you believe in. A quick sentence of support can do wonders and expand your influence.

（10） 为你信仰的某人或某事挺身而出。一句简短的支持可以创造奇迹，迅速扩大你的影响。

11. Find a way to authentically encourage someone in their efforts with a “you can do it!” comment. Believe in them and show it.

（11） 为他人所作的努力表示一次真诚的鼓励。告诉他：“你可以做到！”信任他，并且表现出来。

12. Invite someone over (or a group of some ones) that you would like to get to know: set a specific time and day for a dinner together. The world could use more socializing. What about you? Take the initiative and make the invitation to a new friendship.

（12） 邀请某个你愿意了解的人（或一群人）到家中做客。定一个具体的日子和时间和他/他们共进晚餐。适度的社交是必要的，你还在等待什么呢？采取主动，发出邀请，也意味着打开一扇新的友谊之门。

13. Give your spouse a physical sign of affection for 30 seconds in public. Brush your hand softly on her cheek, run your fingers through his hair, give a soft hug, a gentle squeeze of the hand, or a quick kiss. It is good for children to see their parents comfortable with quick displays of affection, and great for strengthening intimacy in marriage. Imagine how closeness might grow in marriages if every couple deliberately showed affection for 30 seconds? Better yet, do it several times a day.

（13） 在公共场所花30秒，对你的伴侣用肢体表达爱意。用手轻轻地摩挲她的面颊，用手指抚弄他的头发，来一个温柔的拥抱，柔和地握紧他的手，或是一个蜻蜓点水的吻。让孩子们看到父母自然迅速地表达爱意是有益的。这样也能加强婚姻的亲密感。试想一下，如果每一对伴侣都用30秒的时间来有意识地表达爱意，会对婚姻中亲密感的增强有多么大的作用？如果能一天做几次就更好了。

14. Learn a new word (preferably from a different language than you already know) or learn a quick and wonderful fact about another culture or country.

（14） 学会一个新单词（最好从一种你不会的语言中学习）或是迅速地了解与另外一种文化或国家有关的一件神奇的事情。

15. Write a check for 10% of your monthly income and place it in the mailbox. Send it to your church, a charity, or a worthy cause, but give it away.

（15） 写下一张面值为你月薪10%的支票，然后放进邮箱，寄给你所在地区的教堂、捐给慈善机构或是一项有价值的事业。总之，捐献出去。

16. Pray every morning for 30 seconds to conquer your fear and courageously face all your opportunities, keep your mind open in setting goals and keep your attitude positive. Quickly judge your plan for the day against your priorities (be sure your choices fit with your focus- remember in business and for your family, time is one of your most valuable assets). After the 30 seconds, you may be inspired to make a change.

（16） 每天早晨祈祷30秒，以征服内心的恐惧，勇敢地面对你的所有机会。在设定目标的时候敞开心扉，保持积极的态度。以优先级标准迅速判断你当天的计划（保证你的选择与你的重点相符——记住无论在职场还是在家中，时间都是你最宝贵的资产）。30秒之后，你也许已经获得激励，去作一些改变。

17. Ask someone “how are you doing?” and then be ready to truly listen.

（17） 问候一个人：“你最近怎样？”然后真诚地聆听。

18. Put in an envelope＄ 20 (＄ 50 or＄ 100), write “from anonymous”, and secretly (and quickly, to fit in 30 seconds) leave it with someone you know could use it. Doing good deeds without public recognition feels great... Try it and see!

（18） 将20美元（50美元或100美元也行）放在一个信封里，写上“来自无名氏”。然后暗暗地（当然，也要迅速地，以保持30秒的纪录）放在你知道需要它的人那里。私下里做一些善意的小事感觉太好了……不信可以试试看！

19. Do something quickly for the environment: refuse food in Styrofoam, tear apart those plastic things that go around cans and choke birds, or help an animal in distress break free, etc.

（19） 迅速做一些对环境有保护的事情：拒绝装在聚乙烯泡沫盒里的食物，撕开罐头外围的塑料包装，或是帮助被困的小动物重获自由，等等。

20. Choose a great breakfast (your best energy starts with a 30 seconds decision). Choose to eat no sugar and foods low in starch. Eat more proteins and fruits. Start your day right to be more productive.

（20） 选择吃一顿精致的早餐（只需要一个30秒的决定就可以让你一整天都充满活力）。不吃糖，吃低淀粉的食物。摄入更多的蛋白质和水果。正确的开始使你的一天更富有成效。

21. If you have been indoors, get out and feel the sunshine on your face for 30 seconds—it will elevate your mood quickly (if it is 100 degrees outside then feel the sunshine from a more comfortable temperature if possible).

（21） 如果你一直待在室内，走出去，享受30秒阳光照在脸上的感觉——这会让你的心情立刻好起来（如果外面的气温高达100华氏度，那么在一个更适宜的温度下去享受阳光）。

22. Say yes to giving a charitable donation at your local merchant when asked (give one more time than you had planned to give).

（22） 如果一个当地的商店请求你作一次慈善捐助，你应该表示同意（多给别人一些时间，比你原来打算给的还要多）。

23. Register to vote. Just fill out a 30 seconds card! As you follow this or any registration process of your country, determine to take advantage of the opportunity to vote when it comes, if you are able to do so.

（23） 报名参加选举。只需要花30秒时间填写一张卡片。当你这样做的时候，下决心在选举来临时利用这个机会投出这一票。

24. Plant a seed (or plant a plant or tree if you have the skills to do so this quickly). Imagine if millions did this at once.

（24） 播下一颗种子（如果你有技巧能迅速完成，也可以种下一株植物或一棵树）。想想如果数百万人都能立刻这样做的话……

25. Turn off the lights in a room where you are not. (turn off the water when not in use, etc.) Every 30 seconds matters.

（ 25） 当你不在房间的时候，把灯关掉。（诸如此类，不用水的时候就关掉水龙头）。这样的每一个30秒都不是小事。

26. Place a bag by your trash and put a recyclable item inside it. Congratulations, you have now started recycling!

（26） 在垃圾桶旁边放一个袋子，在里面放一些可回收的小东西。祝贺你，你已经开始回收之旅了。

27. Stop any bad habit in 30 seconds. Then keep repeating at 30 seconds intervals.

（27） 在30秒钟内戒掉一个坏习惯。然后每隔30秒重复你做的事情。

28. Seek out laughter and laugh for 30 seconds. Repeat as needed to release tension.

（28） 寻找笑料，然后大笑30秒。有必要的时候再说一次，来缓解紧张气氛。

29. Drink water.

（29） 喝水。

30. Imagine for 30 seconds being content with everything you have. Then imagine balancing contentment with striving to continue God’s purpose in you, take an attitude of perseverance, and determine to go for it!

（30） 花30秒的时间想象你对所拥有的一切都感到满足的情景。然后设想一下，如何在感到满足与努力发挥才能之间保持平衡。拥有坚定不移的态度，一旦下了决心，就去尽情追逐你的梦想！

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