Motivation is our innate ability, but few of us know how to use it. There is always such a moment in our lives that we can find motivation to overcome all the difficulties. Sometimes, however, we have no incentive to deal with seemingly minor difficulties. So what is the mystery of seeking and controlling motivation?

动力是我们与生俱来的能力,但我们却少有人懂得运用它。在我们的生活中总有这样的时刻,我们可以找到动力去克服所有的困难。但有些时候,我们却没有动力去解决一些看似很小的困难。那么寻求和支配动力的奥秘到底是什么呢？
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【英语短文阅读】Seeking and controlling motivation

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First, find out what makes you want to achieve something in your life. If you have a clear understanding of what motivates you to achieve your goals, you know how to get them. Whether it comes from seeking more comfort or trying to take control of your life, it is wise to learn more about your ideas and values.
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首先,要寻求出能令你一生渴望有成就的事物是什么。如果你清晰地了解驱使你达到目标的动力是什么,你就懂得了让自己获取动力的方法。无论这种驱动力是来自寻求更多的舒适感还是想要掌控自己的生活,深入了解自己的想法和价值观都是明智的做法。

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) Q4 k5 Q1 v9 @% [What is the important thing in life? A thousand Hamlets will have a thousand views on this question. Some people think that money determines everything, so their life revolves around making money, and their decisions are made on the premise of money. Perhaps others want to be an important part of their society, so it drives them to pursue what they want throughout their lives.
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生活中重要的东西是什么？对于这个问题,一千个哈姆雷特会有一千种看法。有的人认为金钱决定一切,因此他们的生活围绕着赚钱,他们的决定是以金钱作为前提的。也许还有的人希望能成为他们所在的社会中一个重要角色,因此这就驱使他们一生中不断追求他们渴求的东西。
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6 E9 w* w; ]) n& O9 TRecognizing your inner thoughts and values is a good starting point for learning to gain motivation. When you can control the motivation to overcome suffering, you can begin to achieve important career in life.
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6 g: F- S4 o& _3 P' n0 @, c认识到自己内心的想法和价值观是学习获取动力的良好开端。当你能够支配动力去克服苦难时,你就可以开始成就人生中的重要事业。

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英语短文相关词汇学习
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" @+ w0 O4 u! U: x: e' o1.Motivation：动力、动机；
2.incentive：动力；
; Q, ~& a' ~, D8 S3.Hamlets：哈姆雷特（复数）；
4.pursue：追求；
5.Recognizing：认识到、认出；

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