We all know of course that results are the cause of action. But how do you develop the habit of taking action? In order for us to successfully implement the habit of taking action, we have to learn how to use our imagination and independent will to overcome our conditioning.
我們都知道結果的起因是行動。但是我們該如何去養成“開始行動”的習慣呢？為了讓我們成功地貫徹採取行動的習慣，我們要學會如何運用自己的想象力和自由意志去克服我們心理作用。
We have a unique endowment as humans, we are responsible. When we take a closer look at the word responsibility we find its roots come from the two words; response and ability. We have the ability to respond, or the ability to take action.
作為人類，我們有一個得天獨厚的優點，那就是責任心。假如我們仔細地考量下responsibility（責任心）這個詞的話，我們會發現它的詞根是由兩個詞組成：response（反應）和ability（能力）。我們有能力去做出迴應，我們也有能力採取行動。
When we make the decision of becoming response-able, we accept that our lives are the product of our choices. The choice to take action, or not will ultimately determine your results. If you want results in life, you must master the habit of taking consistent action.
當我們決定要開始負起責任心時，就意味著我們已接受了“生活就是我們所做出的決定的結果”這個事實。是否採取行動最終會決定你的人生的方方面面。假如你想要生活得有意義，那麼你必需得要掌握採取相一致性的行動的能力。
The reason most people don’t take action is because they think they are a product of their environment. This is a classic case of determinism and a distorted view of reality.
許多人沒有采取行動的原因是因為他們認為他們的一切都是拜他們所處的環境所賜。這是一個典型的對現實的曲解。
This thinking gets us nowhere as it leaves our fate beyond our control. If our circumstances are beyond our control, naturally, we’ll lack motivation to take action. What’s the point when we’re a product of our environment?
這樣的思維方式會讓我們一事無成，因為它讓人相信自己無法掌控自己的命運。假如我們的處境超出了我們的掌控範圍，那麼我們會自然而然地喪失採取行動做出改變的動機。當我們被環境所主宰時，問題的關鍵在哪呢？
Here’s what this type of thinking look likes:
下面就非常形象地描述了這種思維方式：
As you can see, this is a linear thinking process.
如你所見，這是一種線性的思維方式。
Here’s what is actually happening in reality:
而在現實生活中，實際情況如上圖。
You might ask “Jonathan, why did you make the arrows rainbow colored?” Good question. I think diagrams are boring in general, which is why I hesitated to use them. However I think for this purpose, it’s good to be able to see the difference. The rainbow colors are just for added effect. If you really need a meaning though, perhaps it’s because life is much more colorful when you see things clearly.
你也許想問“Jonathan，為什麼你要用彩色的箭頭呢？”這個問題問得好。總的來說，我覺得圖標有點無聊，這正是我不願去使用它們的原因。然而，這樣做的好處可以讓你看到不同之處。彩虹色的箭頭僅僅是為了增強效果而已。假如你真的想要問個究竟的話，我想它代表的可能就是當你看到事物的本質時，你就會發現生活原來是如此的豐富多彩。
When we can see that this is a continuous cycle, we realize that our environment is a product of us. If our environment is a product of us, well jeez, that means we have to take responsibility for it, don’t we? If you want to give up that responsibility, fine, live a determined life. But at least make that decision consciously.
當我們看到了這個持續循環的圓圈，我們就能夠意識到環境其實是由我們一手創造的。假如外部環境是由我們所創造的，這就意味著我們要擔起責任心來，不是嗎？假如你想要放棄這個責任，好吧，那你一定要過一種決絕堅定的生活。至少，你應該是有意識地做出這樣的決定的。
This may seem like a no-brainer, but most people go for exactly the opposite. They go for security, safety and comfort. They spend more time acquiring outer resources, then developing inner ones.
這聽上去是個很簡單的事，但是大部分人所做的卻恰恰相反。他們所追隨的是一種安全、穩妥和舒適的生活。他們花費更多的時間去獲取外部的資源，然後再去提升內在的品質。
If you’re going to develop the habit of taking action, you need to be motivated.
假如你想要養成雷厲風行的習慣的話，你需要被激勵去那樣做。
If you’re doing what you love to do every day, you’re likely to take consistent and massive action.
假如你每天所做的是你所熱愛的事的話，你就會持續不斷地採取大量的行動。
If you’re working in a job you hate, slaving yourself away in a cubicle, you’re less likely to take action. You’re just going to do the bare minimum to get by.
假如你所做的是一件使你囚禁在小房間並且被你憎恨的工作的話，你採取行動的可能性就會小得多。你只是做了最少的事來敷衍了事。
To develop the habit of action, we need to make goals that inspire us. When we’re inspired, we’ll be motivated and the natural result is that we’ll take lots and lots of action.
想要養成雷厲風行的習慣，我們需要設定一些能夠激勵我們的目標。當我們被激勵的時候，我們就會有動機，然後我們就會自然而然地採取一系列行動。
Find a way to start doing what you love, even if you have to start small. You’re more likely to develop your talents in something you love, rather than something that gives you a false sense of security. If you feel like you don’t have enough time, consider making time for the important. If we don’t make time for the things that really matter to us, when will we? Who wants to go from the cubicle to the casket?
開始去做你所熱愛的事，即使那件事是不值得一提的你也要去嘗試。與其去做給你安全感的事，你更應該去開發做你所熱愛之事的潛能。假如你覺得你沒有足夠的時間去做你熱愛的事，那就設法騰出時間來去做重要的事吧。假如我們不為對自己來說是重要的事騰出時間去行動的話，何時我們才會去那樣做？有誰想要這輩子就這樣從囚禁自己的小房間走向棺材呢？