What are the most valuable things everyone should know

有哪些最重要的事情是每个人都必须知道的

作者 ｜@Jordan B Peterson

Tell the truth.

说实话。

Do not do things that you hate.

不要做自己讨厌的事。

Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.

追寻那些有意义的事，而不是有利益的事。

If you have to choose, be the one who does things, instead of the one who is seen to do things.

如果一定要做的话，就做个做实事的人，而不是被监督时才能做事的人。

Imagine who you could be, and then aim single-mindedly at that.

想象一下你想要成为的那种人，然后一心一意地往那个方向努力。

Do not allow yourself to become arrogant or resentful.

不要让自己变得自大傲慢或满心怨恨。

Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens.

在至少一件事情上尽可能的去努力，然后看看会发生什么。

Dress like the person you want to be.

像你想要成为的那个人一样打扮。

Be precise in your speech.

谨言慎思。

Do not transform your beloved one into a maid.

不要把你爱的人变成仆人。

Be graceful in spite of your suffering.

即使人生潦倒，也要保持优雅。