老爸教给我的18个人生信条(上)

Even though my dad’s advice is relevant to a person of any age, my 29-year-old self can relate to it in a way my 14-year-old self didn’t quite grasp at the time.  In fact, the first thought that went through my head was, “My dad was right.”Here are his 18 pieces of advice for a younger generation, transcribed with his permission.

老爸的建议适用于各个年龄段，正如现在29岁的我终于领悟了14岁时并不能理解的精妙。当我重读时，脑中的第一闪念就是：“爸爸是对的！”以下即是在老爸的许可下转录其对年轻一代的18条建议。

1.Your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s won’t feel like your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. – Adults are just older children.  When you get older you won’t feel as old as you imagine you will.  For the most part, you still feel exactly the way you feel right now, just a little wiser and more confident.  You’ve had time to establish your place in the world and figure out what’s important to you.  Don’t fear growing up.  Look forward to it.  It’s awesome.
当你三、四、五十岁的时候不要让你看起来就是三、四、五十岁。成人只是年长的孩子。随着年龄的增长，不要使你自己有想象中的苍老感觉。在极大程度上，你还是依然如故，只不过多了智慧和更加的自信。你已经确立了在自己的位置，并且清楚什么于你是重要的。所以，不要对成长畏惧而要怀有期待，这是很了不起的。