相反,我們所尊敬的領導者,那些能持久經(jīng)營的企業(yè)和社會機構,通常不會僅僅狹隘地追求名望或者個人的提升,而是投身于更偉大的目標,比如維護聯(lián)邦的利益,一心讓國家擺脫經(jīng)濟蕭條,創(chuàng)造優(yōu)質品質,恪守對顧客、員工、股東和社會的承諾。
A commitment to make sure that an institution like ASU is inclusive and diverse and giving opportunity to all. That's the hallmark of real success.
承諾使得亞利桑那州立大學這樣的機構具有包容性,多樣性,使其能給予所有人平等的機遇。這才是真正成功的標志。
That other stuff—that other stuff, the trappings of success, may be a by-product of this larger mission, but it can't be the central thing. Just ask Bernie Madoff. That's the first problem with the old attitude.
而其他的東西——成功的那些表象只是這個偉大使命的副產(chǎn)品,絕不能成為核心。問問伯納德·麥道夫(金融巨騙),你們就明白了。上面所說的是陳腐人生觀所存在的第一個問題。
The second problem with the old approach to success is that a relentless focus on the outward markers of success can lead to complacency, it can make you lazy.
關于這種陳腐人生觀的第二個問題是:關于這種陳腐人生觀的第二個問題是:過多地看重成功的表象會使人驕傲自滿,不思進取。