As entrepreneurs(创业者), we had a vision, we realized it, and now we (run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our "work-life balance."
When the success of the company rests on your shoulders, you've always got an excuse to put else on hold.
What I've learned (face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections , individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried.
Here's my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:
Work from home one day a week
Few thing give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.
Not to mention, working is pajamas is one of life's (underestimate) pleasures.
Pencil in time for exercise
It really bothered me with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn't to me, it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour (early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren't your thing, try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.
Learn something new, outside the office
It can draining to always be the person who's supposed to have the answers as a business leader. It's surprisingly liberating to be an on the other side, (30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.
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While I was jumping rope, my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen. However, the music kept , so all as well - or so I thought.
Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black. The next morning, I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) sense of calm that day, which led to my not going for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smart-phone.
Here are three I noticed and why you may want to consider a smart-phone detox(戒除期)yourself:
You'll become bored
While in line at a Starbucks, I noticed how every individual had their head down, eyes fixed on their smart-phone. With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period, I became bored, and my mind through all sorts of topics.
Boredom is something we avoid at all costs. However, boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) on a business idea or project. When you enter a state of boredom, ou allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite of tomorrow.
You'll be able to dramatically reduce your "work" hours
A study found that adults ages 18 to 33 their smart-phones 85 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.
As I learned during my experiment, placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.
By not having my smart-phone, my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively. On numerous occasions, I found myself what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.
Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)
Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienced a lack of news and comments. While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run 1. Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more 2. Or you might have given up on some altogether.
If that's the case, then today's the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you've been 3 fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.
It's important to dream because dreams can give us the 4 to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there's no 5 to accomplish them right away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 6. The important thing is that you're 7 working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.
What is the 8 between a dream and a goal? It's been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the stops along the way.
Dreams can be very 9. But the steps you take to reach them should be very 10. Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you'll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in 11 your dreams.
Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 12 of working for our dreams. “A dream doesn't become reality through magic: it takes sweat, 13 and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 14 limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
If you've been dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down your dream, and 15 your goals. Then you'll be on your way to making your dreams come true.
In 2008, someone, or perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法). That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system, now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币). Person to person payment could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely. Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.
Today, there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasible global payment system like Bitcoin. They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.
One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual "wallets" or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another. In recent years, clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash. The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.
Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies. Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money. Later, the webistes disappear along with the victims' money. In response to this problem, companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.
"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.
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Proof of concept In 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smart-scooter. Unlike most electric scooters. This one wouldn't need to plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones. Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail. They didn't need to worry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smart-scooter! |
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Setting the bar Fast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smart-scooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters' bright colors, plenty of cool accessories（配件）are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption. |
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Looking forward Multiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make the possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smart-scooters to make deliveries. Need a ride? Unlock a Gogoro in Beilin, Paris or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services. The Smart-scooters s definitely ingenious, but there's more “At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smart-scooters is only the beginning.” says Horace Luke, Gogoro co-founder and CEO. This is where the GoStation comes in. |
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Tomorrow's energy Gostations are AI-equipped. They track battery health to maximize each battery's life. They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid(输电网). But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times. The fact of the matter is, cities are only getting bigger. There are already dozens of mega-cities(特大城市)in the world, and there will only be more in the future. Gogoro's dream is the transformation of mega-cities into smart cities, where power is plentiful and responbsible. They hope to be a big part of that transformation. |
With so many investments required of us to succeed - time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement - it's easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to : ourselves.
Getting to the point where you're ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn't easy. But it doesn't mean dropping the ball everywhere else. It's not about omissions, but admissions. Come clean with yourself to kick-start your personal growth.
Unstuck starts with "u"
No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again, it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life. And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(档位)again, you would have already done it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want to get off that place to higher ground, it's up to you and only you. No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.
You've been working in your life, not on it
Activity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌). I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not steeping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I've never been happier.
Things aren't happening to you, they're happening for you
A victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, and then put them in their place. The past shouldn't run or define you - only fuel you.
The perfect time to start doesn't exist
I had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate. I'd tell myself, "I'd love to go for it right now, but practically speaking." Well, guess what? Practicality is poison. It's the convenient excuse stopping you from what you're meant to become.
It's time to unplug others' opinions
Grow where you want to grow. Learn what you want to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near - expert own it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You're just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.
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A. Learning from your achievements and mistakes will set you up for continued success. B. The answers to these questions may help you develop resolutions for the next year. C. Whatever it is, if you don't know what your goal is, you're not likely to reach it. D. And don't neglect saying thank you to the people responsible for things on your list. E. Then commit to following your plan to the end. F. But reflecting on the past doesn't mean being involved in your failures. |
As 2019 draws to a close, it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started. With that in mind, here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.
Finishing projects
One step to finishing a project comes near the beginning: define what it means for the project to be finished. This could mean getting an article published, submitting a report to your boss or teacher, or creating designs for a product.
In order to finish projects, you must also plan out the steps you will take. Break your big task into smaller ones, and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. .
Then when you do finish - celebrate! Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work. Also take some time to consider how the project went what you did well, and what needs improvement. .
Finishing the year
As we come to the end of 2019, it's good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year. What goals did you reach or what have you learned? What would you like to do differently next year?
While you're thinking, consider things you're thankful for from the year. You could make a list of 12, one for each month, or 52, one for each week. Or just write down as many things as you can think of. This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.
. If you make mistakes, recognize them and then move on. No one can change the past, but you can learn from it and create a new future.
By finished projects and years well, you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.
Every culture has set rules about how people should act. Patterns of good behavior, or manners, show respect and care for others. Yet the details of how to express respect vary.
Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite. But it's more important in some cultures than others. For example, when you enter a store in France, you should always greet the person working there. Other cultures also value greeting people. But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.
When I was growing up in the United States, I once participated in a performance at my church. Afterward, someone gave me a compliment, but I felt like I had done a bad job. So I tried to refuse the compliment, saying, "No, I didn't do that well." My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude. Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.
Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. In North America, it's polite to eat as quietly as possible. That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup. The same goes for burping(打嗝). But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal. And burping is a sign of being full and content.
There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. For example, in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon. In India and the Middle East, people eat with their hands. But eating with the left hand is forbidden. This is because the left hand is considered unclean.
Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying "please" and "thank you", for example, is almost always polite. If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs, people will generally respond well. Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.
