新概念雙語：職場：王柏川這樣的創(chuàng)業(yè)者如何調(diào)節(jié)自己

Often, when entrepreneurs make the bold leap from employee of a corporation to leader of their own business, one of the first challenges they face is no longer having a person or group of people above them to set goals, deadlines and incentives. The responsibility of inspiration becomes a task of self-motivation.

當(dāng)企業(yè)家想實現(xiàn)從公司職員到自主創(chuàng)業(yè)的大膽跨越時，他們經(jīng)常面臨的首要挑戰(zhàn)是再沒有人為他們設(shè)定目標(biāo)、截止日期和激勵。鼓舞的責(zé)任變成了自我激勵。

This can be a challenge for many, especially when the experience is new and the entrepreneur is consumed with working in the business rather than Being working on it. Any lack of self-discipline and organization can also affect personal development and family, which are often the first to be put on the back burner.

這對于許多人來說都是一個挑戰(zhàn)，尤其是當(dāng)企業(yè)家沒有經(jīng)驗、不知道怎么開展甚至是對業(yè)務(wù)很迷茫的時候。任何缺乏自我約束和管理的行為都能同時影響到個人發(fā)展以及家庭，而這些往往第一時間就被擱置一旁。

So, how does an entrepreneur maintain focus on the business while also staying motivated to become a better person and business leader? The answer is simple: It requires time, dedication and practice -- just as you would expect from a business.

所以，企業(yè)家如何能夠在持續(xù)關(guān)注事業(yè)的同時保持上進(jìn)心，以成為一個更好的人和更好的業(yè)務(wù)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者呢?答案很簡單：需要時間、奉獻(xiàn)以及實踐，這也是你在發(fā)展事業(yè)中所需要的。

Here are 10 ways get yourself motivated and working toward your business and personal goals.

這里有十個方法可以讓你變得更有動力，朝著你的事業(yè)和個人目標(biāo)努力。

1. Set a personal mission statement.

1. 樹立個人使命

Every business has or should have a mission or vision statement, something that describes the organization’s broader goals, culture and underlying core values. It is primarily used to set the direction of the organization and motivate stakeholders. For the these same reasons, every entrepreneur should set his or her own personal mission statement.

每項業(yè)務(wù)都有或應(yīng)該有一個使命或愿景，它描述了組織的整體目標(biāo)、文化和潛在的核心價值觀，主要被用來設(shè)定組織方向以及激勵利益相關(guān)者。基于相同的原因，每個企業(yè)家都應(yīng)該樹立自己的個人使命。

The important thing here is to write down your mission statement, carry it with you, read it aloud, memorize it and tattoo it on your forearm (the latter for the extreme entrepreneurs only). It should serve as a constant reminder about your purpose for becoming an entrepreneur.

重要的是寫下你的使命宣言，隨身攜帶，大聲讀出來，牢記它并把它紋在你的小臂上(最后一項只適用于極端的企業(yè)家)。它應(yīng)該不斷地提醒你，你的目標(biāo)是成為一名企業(yè)家。

2. Make a plan.

2. 制定計劃

Just as in business, a mission statement is useless without a plan to execute on it. You too should develop and write down your personal and professional plan, including short term and long term goals. This plan will not and should not be penned and framed, as it is organic and will change as your personal and professional circumstances change. The purpose here is to have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish personally and how you will achieve it.

就像在業(yè)務(wù)上一樣，使命宣言離開了執(zhí)行計劃就是沒用的。你應(yīng)該同時形成自己的個人以及職業(yè)計劃并寫下來，包括短期和長期目標(biāo)。這個計劃不應(yīng)該只是被寫出來、被加上框架，而是應(yīng)該不斷演進(jìn)、隨著你個人和職業(yè)環(huán)境的變化而變化。這么做的目的是清楚地理解你自己想要完成什么以及怎樣實現(xiàn)它。

3. Start with a routine.

3. 從日常工作開始

Getting yourself motivated is about getting started. For this reason, you should start every day with a great morning routine, which will help your mind and body to be alert, focused and prepared to create new habits. As part of your routine every morning, you should spend time reviewing and refining your plan, or what John Meyer refers to as your 8 for the Day routine.

讓自己充滿動力是一天的開始。出于這個原因，你應(yīng)該把每天都始于一個很棒的晨會，這將幫助你的思想和身體警覺起來、集中精神并且養(yǎng)成新習(xí)慣。作為每天晨會的一部分，你應(yīng)該花時間回顧并且改善你的計劃，或者用John Meyer提到的每天早上八點例會。

4. Set time for yourself.

4.為自己設(shè)定時間

Because entrepreneurs can often get completely caught up in their business, it is important to set personal time during the day for yourself. During this time, allow yourself the flexibility to take a walk, think and meditate or even exercise. As well, leverage this time to eat properly and drink water, two crucial habits that will go a long way to helping you stay focused.

由于企業(yè)家總是一不留神就陷入工作中，所以每天為自己設(shè)定一個個人時間是非常重要的。在這段時間里，允許自己放松下來散個步、思考、反省甚至是運動。同時，利用這段時間好好吃飯、喝點水，這兩個重要的習(xí)慣對你集中精力大有幫助。

5. Plan ahead and set reminders.

5.提前計劃并且設(shè)置提醒

Even with a plan, it can be difficult to stay in a routine. For this reason, develop a habit of setting reminders throughout the day for the important tasks and daily goals you have set. Use your alarm, with a manageable volume, also to remind yourself to stay focused on task. An alarm that says, "Get off Facebook and back to work" would be perfect for some of us!

就算有了計劃，要保持規(guī)律也是很難的。出于這個原因，盡量培養(yǎng)自己每天對設(shè)定的重要任務(wù)和目標(biāo)設(shè)置提醒的習(xí)慣。用鬧鐘調(diào)一個易控的音量，提醒你自己專注于任務(wù)。寫著“別上Facebook了，趕快去工作”的鬧鐘對一些人來說是相當(dāng)有效的。

You can also stay on track using time blocking, or the process of setting specific durations of time in your calendar for specific work, projects or tasks. Need a little more help? Consider these unconventional motivational and productivity apps for the hardcore entrepreneur.

你也可以通過“時間屏蔽”來讓自己盡然有序，就是在日歷上為具體工作、項目或任務(wù)設(shè)置具體的時段。需要更多的幫助?鐵桿企業(yè)家可以試試這些不同尋常的、激勵的、提高工作效率的應(yīng)用程序。

6. Set rewards.

6.設(shè)置獎勵

We are naturally wired to react to incentives, so be prepared to reward yourself for accomplishing a goal or maintaining a habit. Just like in business, you should recognize and reward small victories along the way to long-term, broader goals.

我們天生對激勵感到興奮，所以當(dāng)你完成目標(biāo)或保持習(xí)慣時，準(zhǔn)備好給自己一些獎勵吧。就像在工作中一樣，你應(yīng)該在長期的目標(biāo)中發(fā)現(xiàn)并且獎勵小勝利。

And, if you need a more incentive, consider a clock that counts down your remaining life and reminds you to make the best of what time you have left.

還有，如果你需要更多的激勵，就用一個鬧鐘為你余下的生命倒計時，提醒你用余下的時間把事情做到最好。

7. Engage friends.

7.結(jié)交朋友

Sometimes the best motivation comes from peer pressure. Engage your friends and colleagues to help motivate you both toward individual and shared goals. Consider mobile apps that make the engagement fun, such as Make Me, ChallengedApp, KlashApp or simply text your challenge to your partner.

有時候最好的鼓勵來自于同伴的壓力。結(jié)交朋友和同事，他們可以在個人目標(biāo)和共同目標(biāo)上對你給予幫助。用手機(jī)應(yīng)用程序來獲得參與樂趣，比如Make Me, ChallengeApp, KlashApp 或者直接把遇到的挑戰(zhàn)告訴你的伙伴。

8. Indulge in inspirational activities.

8. 享受鼓舞人心的活動

Sometimes, you just need to look outside your circle for motivation. When this happens, re-match a movie that you found inspiring. During your lunch break, watch a TED talk. Or listen to an inspirational podcast during your commute, on your daily walk or while you are enjoying your personal time alone.

有時你需要看向你的圈子外去獲取動力。這時候，重新尋找一部你覺得激勵人的電影;在午休時，看一段TED演講;或者在上下班過程中、散步時或獨處時聽一段鼓舞人的播客。

9. Stay positive.

9.保持樂觀

There is no one-size-fits all answer to what makes people happy, with definitions, theories and opinions abound. For me, I have a simple mantra that I turn to when I need a boost. It is simply, “Choose happy.” By saying that phrase and mustering up an authentic smile, I find my mood and motivation is elevated exponentially.

沒有一個特定的答案告訴你怎樣讓人們開心，不管是什么樣的定義、理論或觀點。對于我來說，當(dāng)我需要幫助時就念一個簡單的咒語，很簡單，就是“選擇快樂”。當(dāng)我這么說并且揚起一個真正的微笑時，我發(fā)現(xiàn)自己的情緒和動力會成倍上漲。

10. Sleep.

10.睡覺

Finally, never underestimate the value of a good night sleep for personal motivation. After years of experience and self experimenting, I have found that, with few exceptions, no unfinished task or missed goal is worth the misery that comes with losing sleep over it. More important, with a fresh night of rest, these tasks and goals become infinitely easier to finish the following day.

最后，永遠(yuǎn)不要低估了睡一個好覺對人們的激勵作用。在多年的經(jīng)歷和自我實驗之后，我發(fā)現(xiàn)除了少數(shù)例外，用睡覺的時間去完成未完的工作、錯失的目標(biāo)會很痛苦。更重要的是，在好好休息之后，這些任務(wù)和目標(biāo)在第二天會變得及其簡單。

What other ways do you stay motivated as an entrepreneur?

作為一個企業(yè)家，你有什么其他的方法可以保持動力十足嗎?