English Version

Ten years ago, I bought a book called Professional Life from a bookstore. It was about the field of paid knowledge services. At the time, I strongly agreed with the author’s viewpoint, but unfortunately, I never took any action based on the book’s content.

Looking back now, the author’s ideas were very ahead of their time. We are now in an era of paid knowledge, where if you are professional enough to solve problems and provide value for others, people will pay you for it. This experience has taught me a painful lesson: when your actions fail to keep up with your beliefs, it becomes a source of suffering.

After deeply reflecting on this, I have come to a conclusion: the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, and the second best time is now.

It’s time to act. Results only come from doing; if you don’t act, problems will surround you. After all, you are getting older every day, and life is limited.

中文版本

十年前，我在书店买了一本名叫《专业化生存》的书，书中主要讲述了付费知识服务的领域。当时我非常认同作者的观点，但遗憾的是，我并没有根据书中所说的去采取行动。

现在看来，作者的理念确实非常超前。我们所处的这个时代正是知识付费的时代，只要你足够专业，能帮别人解决问题、创造价值，就会有人愿意为你付费。这段经历让我深刻地认识到：当你的执行力跟不上你的认知时，那将是你痛苦的根源。

经过一番深刻的反思，我得出了一个结论：栽一棵树最好的时机是十年前，其次就是现在。

行动起来吧！只有做了，才会有结果；如果只是停留在原地，问题会接踵而至。毕竟，我们每天都在变老，而人的生命是有限的。

日记写作范例

主题：行动力

范例一：积极视角

I’ve been thinking a lot about “getting things done” lately. It’s funny how some days you just wake up and feel like you can conquer the world, while on other days, even the simplest tasks feel like climbing a mountain. Today, I’m definitely in the former camp. I started the day with a workout, then tackled that daunting report I’d been putting off for a week. The feeling of ticking items off my to-do list is incredibly satisfying. It’s not about being productive all the time, but about finding a rhythm that works for you. I think for me, the key is to start small and build momentum. One little victory leads to another.

中文翻译:

我最近一直在思考“如何把事情做好”这件事。很有意思，有时候你醒来就感觉自己能征服世界，而另一些时候，即使是最简单的任务也感觉像在爬一座山。今天，我绝对是属于前一种情况。我以一次锻炼开始了新的一天，然后着手处理那个我拖延了一周的、令人生畏的报告。把待办事项从清单上划掉的感觉简直太棒了。这并不是说要时刻保持高效，而是要找到适合自己的节奏。我认为对我来说，关键是从小事做起，并建立起势头。一次小小的胜利会引向另一次。

重点生词:

1. conquer

• IPA音标: /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/
• 英文释义:
  1. To successfully overcome a problem or weakness.
  2. To take control of a country or city by force.
• 中文释义:
  1. 克服，战胜 (困难、弱点等)
  2. 征服，占领 (国家、城市等)
• 英文例句:
  • She was determined to conquer her fear of public speaking. (她决心战胜她对公众演讲的恐惧。)
  • The Normans conquered England in 1066. (诺曼人于1066年征服了英格兰。)

2. daunting

• IPA音标: /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
• 英文释义:
  1. Making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to do something.
  2. Appearing difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
• 中文释义:
  1. 令人畏惧的，望而却步的
  2. 艰巨的，艰辛的
• 英文例句:
  • Starting a new business can be a daunting prospect. (创办一家新公司可能是一个令人望而却步的前景。)
  • The task of rebuilding the city after the earthquake was immense and daunting. (地震后重建城市的工作是巨大且艰巨的。)

3. momentum

• IPA音标: /məˈmentəm/
• 英文释义:
  1. The force that keeps an object moving.
  2. The quality of increasing in strength or development.
• 中文释义:
  1. 动量，冲力 (物理学)
  2. 势头，动力，冲劲
• 英文例句:
  • The car gained momentum as it went down the hill. (汽车下坡时获得了动量。)
  • The campaign for a new park is starting to gather momentum. (新公园的倡议运动开始积聚势头。)

范例二：反思视角

Today was another one of those days where my procrastination won. The to-do list is staring at me, mocking me with all the tasks I didn’t even attempt to start. I had a clear plan this morning: tackle the messy closet, then draft that email I’ve been meaning to send for days. But instead, I found myself scrolling through social media for an hour, then watching a pointless TV show. I feel this frustrating lack of drive and it’s draining my energy. Why is it so hard to just get going? I know I’ll feel so much better once these things are done, yet the gap between knowing and doing feels like an impossible chasm. I need to find a way to break this cycle.

中文翻译:

今天又是被拖延症打败的一天。我的待办事项清单正盯着我，嘲笑着我那些连开始都没尝试过的任务。我今天早上有一个清晰的计划：整理那个乱糟糟的衣柜，然后起草那封我好几天都想发的邮件。但相反，我发现自己刷了一个小时的社交媒体，然后看了一个毫无意义的电视节目。我感觉到这种令人沮丧的动力缺乏，它正在耗尽我的能量。为什么只是“行动起来”就这么难？我知道一旦把这些事情做完我会感觉好得多，但“知道”和“做到”之间的差距感觉就像一道不可逾越的鸿沟。我需要找到一种方法来打破这个循环。

重点生词:

1. procrastination

• IPA音标: /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃn/
• 英文释义:
  1. The act of delaying or postponing something.
  2. The action of delaying or postponing something; putting off a task.
• 中文释义:
  1. 拖延，延宕
  2. 拖延症
• 英文例句:
  • He’s always fighting a battle with procrastination. (他总是在与拖延症作斗争。)
  • The key to success is to avoid procrastination and just get started. (成功的关键是避免拖延，直接开始。)

2. drive

• IPA音标: /draɪv/
• 英文释义:
  1. A strong desire or motivation to achieve something.
  2. The determination and ambition to achieve something.
• 中文释义:
  1. 动力，干劲 (名词)
  2. 驱动，驱使 (动词)
• 英文例句:
  • She has a strong drive to succeed in her career. (她有很强的职业成功动力。)
  • The team’s drive to win the championship was evident in every game. (团队赢得冠军的干劲在每场比赛中都显而易见。)

3. chasm

• IPA音标: /ˈkæzəm/
• 英文释义:
  1. A deep crack or opening in the ground.
  2. A profound difference between people, viewpoints, or feelings.
• 中文释义:
  1. 深渊，裂谷 (字面义)
  2. 巨大的差异，分歧 (比喻义)
• 英文例句:
  • A deep chasm opened in the earth after the earthquake. (地震后，地面上出现了一道深渊。)
  • There is a growing chasm between the rich and the poor. (贫富之间存在着日益扩大的鸿沟。)