[摘要]當(dāng)你開創(chuàng)了自己的事業(yè)，你需要學(xué)會更快速抉擇并以實(shí)際行動保持資產(chǎn)的完整性。學(xué)習(xí)新技能確實(shí)很有價(jià)值。如果擁有一定的優(yōu)勢，并能利用信息更快地掌握技能，這樣是不是一件很好的事情呢？

When you start your own business you need to make quick decisions and act on your feet to keep your assets intact. Learning new skills can also be very valuable, but I get it, there’s never a moment to spare. Wouldn't it be nice to have an edge and actually consume information and learn new skills faster?

當(dāng)你開創(chuàng)了自己的事業(yè)，你需要學(xué)會快速抉擇并以實(shí)際行動保持資產(chǎn)的完整性。學(xué)習(xí)新技能確實(shí)很有價(jià)值，但當(dāng)你學(xué)習(xí)了新技能，就沒有空余的時(shí)間了。如果擁有一定的優(yōu)勢，并能利用信息更快地掌握技能，這樣是不是一件很好的事情呢？

Here’s the good news: this checklist will help you become a faster learner in any area:

這里有一個(gè)好消息：下面這份清單會幫助你在任何領(lǐng)域里都能快速上手。

1.Find someone with an edge.

1. 尋找有特長的人們。

I listen to Tim Ferriss’s podcast a lot. He’s the author of The 4-Hour Workweek and he mentions his new television show The Tim Ferriss Experiment where he has to quickly learn a new language, how to drive a racecar and become a great poker player.

筆者經(jīng)常收聽Tim Ferriss的播客。他是The 4-Hour Workweek的主持，他還談?wù)摿怂男码娨暪?jié)目The Tim Ferriss Experiment,他在節(jié)目里必須快速學(xué)會一門新語言，如何駕駛一輛賽車，以及成為出色的撲克牌玩家。

For him the challenge is learning enough of the new skills to be competent and not make a fool of himself on TV. So how does he do it? He says the quickest way to learn something is to find someone who shouldn’t excel at a skill but does anyway. For example, a short basketball player: What’s his trick? Understanding that you might have to go the least likely route to learn on the fly will help you overcome more obstacles in your business. Look for the solutions that are a little counterintuitive.

對于他來說，挑戰(zhàn)是學(xué)會足夠的新技能，讓自己能力更強(qiáng)，而不是在電視上捉弄自己。那么他是如何辦到的？他表示，最快速的學(xué)習(xí)技能方法就是找到在某個(gè)領(lǐng)域擁有天賦的人。比如說，身材矮小的籃球運(yùn)動員：成功之道是什么？了解自己能夠通過最短的投球路線，從而排除一切障礙。不走尋常路。

2.Don’t sweat the small stuff.

2. 不拘泥于小事情。

When we’re trying to get a grip on something new, it’s easy to get bogged down by the details. Instead, try to focus on the big picture. If you’re trying to learn a new language you should start with the most frequently used phrases. Once you grasp the key concepts, the rest should flow more easily.

當(dāng)我們努力嘗試學(xué)習(xí)新技能的時(shí)候，我們很容易受細(xì)節(jié)的影響而退縮。相反的，我們應(yīng)該更多關(guān)注在整體的結(jié)果。如果你在學(xué)一門語言，你應(yīng)該從最常用的詞匯著手。一旦你掌握了主要的概念，剩下的就水到渠成了。

3.Chop up your big project.

3. 分散大計(jì)劃。

Make bite-sized and attainable goals for yourself. That way you’ll be more likely to attain them and set yourself up for success. Having defined deadlines with very actionable tasks will get you to the finish line faster. For instance, if you need to learn new software, break down all the ways it will help you during you day and learn to use it in pieces.

給自己制定小件而可行的目標(biāo)，這樣你就很有機(jī)會成功。給可操作的任務(wù)制定最后限期，推動自己更快地完成任務(wù)。比如說，如果你在學(xué)習(xí)一個(gè)新的軟件，把每個(gè)步驟都分解開來，就能幫助你學(xué)會分步使用它。

4.Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

4. 不怕犯錯(cuò)。

When you’re first starting out you should expect to do a bit of trial and error. Pushing yourself to get everything right just adds unnecessary stress and pressure. Go easy on yourself.

在開始的時(shí)候，應(yīng)該給自己預(yù)期一些考驗(yàn)與失誤。強(qiáng)迫自己每件事完成得正確完美只會增添額外的壓力。對自己好一點(diǎn)。

5.Ask for help.

5.尋求幫助。

Pride has a tendency to get in our way. When we’re complete novices at something we often don’t mind looking for advice. However, as soon as we start to find our feet, we suddenly stop asking for help. Why is that? Most people are happy to share some of their wisdom, so why stop asking for it now? I always like to reach out to the best of the best for any topic and often I'll find that person is more than happy to give me a helping hand.

自尊心會阻礙我們向他人請求的道路。當(dāng)我們是某件事的完全新手的時(shí)候，我們通常都不介意尋求幫助。然而，當(dāng)我們開始著手的時(shí)候，我們忽然就不再尋求幫助了。為什么會這樣呢？很多人都很樂意分享自己的智慧，那么為什么現(xiàn)在就止步呢？筆者總會很喜歡把自己最好的觀點(diǎn)提出來，并且通常都能找到很樂意給予幫助的人。

6.Reward yourself.

6. 獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)自己。

Learning something new can be quite a big task. It is something that takes time and dedication. You might find yourself going weeks without any progress. So how do you keep up your moral? Make sure to reward yourself for each step you take. It doesn’t have to be something huge, just enough to keep you going. Manicures and rounds of golf work well for personal bribery.

學(xué)習(xí)新技能是一件很浩大的工程。它需要花費(fèi)時(shí)間和精力。你可能會發(fā)現(xiàn)自己努力了好幾個(gè)星期都毫無進(jìn)展。那么你怎么保持自己的士氣呢？犒勞自己每一步的努力。獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)不必很昂貴，只需要足以支撐你前進(jìn)。修指甲或者幾輪的高爾夫球比賽都是很好的個(gè)人犒賞。

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