And I want to be clear
我要讲清楚
This isn't just some vague platitude about building character
这不仅仅是关于塑造性格的含糊其辞的陈词滥调
In recent years
近年来
we've actually been seeing a growing body of research that shows
越来越多的研究都向我们证明
that skills like resilience and conscientiousness
适应能力和责任心这样的技能
can be just as important to your success as your test scores or even your IQ
对成功的重要性同考试分数甚至智商一样大
For instance, West Point cadets
比如西点军校学员中
who scored high on things like grit and determination
毅力和决心这些评分更高者
were more likely to complete basic training than those who ranked high on things like
比起班级名次 SAT分数 身体素质排名靠前者
class rank, SAT scores, and physical fitness
更有可能完成基本训练内容
So what we're seeing is that if you're willing to dig deep
所以我们将看到的是 如果你愿意深入挖掘
if you're willing to pick yourself up when you fall,
如果你愿意在跌倒时重新爬起来
if you're willing to work and work until your weaknesses become your strengths
如果你愿意不断努力 直到弱势变成优势
then you'll develop a set of skills
那么你就会培养出一系列技能
that you can mold and apply to any situation you encounter
这些技能将能适用于你遭遇的任何情形
any job you might have, any crisis you might confront
着手的任何工作 面对的任何危机
But you've got to make that choice
不过你需要作出这个选择
Who are you gonna be?
你要成为谁
And then once you answer that question, I want you to answer a second question
回答这个问题后 我希望你回答第二个问题
And that is, how are you gonna take those skills and experiences that you've gained
也就是 你将如何将你所获得的这些技能和经验
and use them to serve others?
用于服务他人
