人生不设限·要不要站起来，完全取决于你

Life can seem cruel, no doubt about it. Sometimes the bad breaks pile up and you just can't see a way out. You may not like the sound of that, but maybe you still aren't convinced that it can happen for you right now.

事实上，你我这样的凡人，视野很有限，根本看不清楚前头有什么——这是坏消息，也是好消息。我想告诉你的是，未来可能远比你所能想象的要好，但是要不要忘掉不愉快的事，站起来好好表现，完全在于你自己。

The fact is that as mere mortals, you and I have limited vision. We can't possibly see what lies ahead. That's both the bad news and the good news. My encouragement to you is that what lies ahead may be far better than anything you ever thought possible. But it's up to you to get over it, get up, and show up!

无论你是想让生命好上加好，或者你的人生糟到你只想赖在床上什么都不做，从这一刻之后，所发生的一切都取决于你和那位造物主。是的，你无法控制一切，有时好人也会遇上坏事，出生的命不好或许对你有些不公平，但如果这是你所处的现实，你就得面对它。

Whether your life is good and you want to make it better, or whether it's so bad you just want to stay in bed, the fact is that what happens from this very moment is up to you and your Maker. True, you can't control everything. Too often bad stuff happens to people no matter how good they are. It may not be fair that you weren't born into a life of ease, but if that is your reality, you have to work with it.

你可能走得跌跌撞撞，别人或许会怀疑你。当我选择以演讲为业时，连我父母都质疑我的决定。

You may stumble. Others may doubt you. When I focused on public speaking as a career path, even my parents questioned my decision.

“你不觉得从事会计工作，会比较适合你的状况，也能让你有个比较好的未来吗?”爸爸问道。

"Don't you think that an accounting career, with your own practice, would be more appropriate for your circumstances and provide a better future?" my dad asked.

没错，从许多方面来看，选择会计业确实比较合理，毕竟我的数字能力十分出色，不过从很早开始，我就十分热切地想与人分享对于更美好人生的信仰与盼望。当你找到生命真正的目标时，热情就会随之产生，你就会为了追求这个目标而活。

Yes, from most perspectives a career in accounting probably made more sense for me because I do have a talent for number-crunching. But from an early age I've had this absolute passion for sharing my faith and my hope of a better life. When you find your true purpose, passion follows. You absolutely live to pursue it.

如果你还在找寻人生道路，你要知道，出现挫折感是很正常的。这是一场马拉松，不是短距离赛跑。你渴望活得更有意义，就表示你还在成长，还在超越极限，发展自己的天赋才能。时时检视自己身在何处，并思考自己的行动和优先顺序是否符合你的最高目标，是很健康的做法。

If you are still searching for your path in life, know that it's okay to feel a little frustration. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Your yearning for more meaning is a sign that you are growing, moving beyond limitations, and developing your talents. It's healthy to look at where you are from time to time and to consider whether your actions and priorities are serving your highest purpose.