想事業(yè)有成？不妨先去遠方看看
Jon Levy
2016-11-16
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過去兩年我一直忙于工作，一邊說服自己做得沒錯。但不可否認，圍著公司連軸轉(zhuǎn)的生活并不適合我。我有一份好工作，有個好上司，工作不乏味，薪酬也合理?？晌抑雷约盒枰淖儯驗槲蚁嘈派罘绞绞强梢砸?guī)劃的，相信通過適合的系統(tǒng)、溝通和工作，我們可以獲得想要的生活。 所以，我做了個大膽的計劃：一年12個月里，每個月去全球各地參加重大活動。雖然當時還不知道得花多少錢，也不清楚要去哪兒，但回過頭看那是我有生以來最棒的一個決定。 如今，作為《凌晨2點法則：探索冒險的科學(xué)》（The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure）一書作者、“影響者晚宴”（Influencers Dinner）活動的創(chuàng)辦人，我定下了每年都外出旅行的目標。我曾縱身躍入南極洲的冰洋（差點凍死），也曾去美國內(nèi)華達州歡度“火人節(jié)”，在黑石沙漠迷過路，還在西班牙的“奔牛節(jié)”上被一頭公牛碾壓。 旅行的美好之處不僅僅在于體驗了哪些歷險或者途中邂逅很棒的人，而是你在旅途期間變成怎樣的人。旅行讓我成為更優(yōu)秀的企業(yè)家，因為我學(xué)到了重要的五課，都是我在辦公室永遠沒機會學(xué)到的智慧。 1、你沒那么重要。 創(chuàng)業(yè)之初，你可能需要事事親歷親為，但只要有可能就應(yīng)該想辦法把工作交出去。 旅行時我注意到，即使沒有我參與，公司的一些項目也能完成，不少問題也能順利解決。雖然中途我時不時要接個電話或者回電郵，可大多數(shù)時候，只要我提前做好準備，告訴同事怎么做，基本都能運轉(zhuǎn)順利。 如果你愿意放權(quán)讓他人自行解決問題，不總是大包大攬，就可以將更多時間用來思考戰(zhàn)略問題，也有更多時間旅行和休息。 2、不是每件事都很重要。 明確哪些行為有助成功，值得投入時間，哪些只會費神卻創(chuàng)造不了價值。有時完成某件事只會感覺良好，卻可能是浪費精力。許多企業(yè)家都忽視了這點，慢慢養(yǎng)成為不必要的事操心的壞習(xí)慣。 3、度假能防止精神倦怠。 企業(yè)家就算凌晨2點還在回復(fù)電郵，也不意味著離成功近一步，只會適得其反。沒有適當?shù)男菹ⅲ阕鍪碌男屎蛣?chuàng)新能力都會大受影響，大腦享受工作的能力也會衰退。 人人都有極限。職業(yè)倦怠是真實存在的，而且確實會影響做決策的能力。照顧好自己，勞逸結(jié)合。 4、接納新事物 接觸不同的文化和觀點可以催生創(chuàng)意、帶來靈感。人們天生容易受到新奇事物的刺激。要是一直和熟悉的事物打交道，你的大腦就不會那么投入。新鮮多樣的經(jīng)歷會讓人開動腦筋并激發(fā)興趣。 如果你想開拓交際圈，不妨做些有意思的事。旅行會讓你擁有一些值得分享的經(jīng)歷和見解。不關(guān)出息什么社交場合或者會議，我都會備好幾個故事，跟人建立關(guān)系很容易。 5、勇于突破，不安于現(xiàn)狀。 這話聽來是老生常談，不過成長的唯一方法就是突破自我，不要安于現(xiàn)狀。假如你害怕做某件事，但還不至于送命，就放手去干。 試試獨自旅行。我曾經(jīng)一個人游歷法國尼斯，故意限制花費也不預(yù)定酒店，強迫自己迅速和當?shù)厝舜蚪坏馈Ｄ谴挝矣龅揭恍┖眯娜耸樟粑疫^夜。借此我也加深了對自己的了解。 不管你覺得多忙，需要做多少工作，擠出時間旅行、探險。旅行結(jié)束時，你會成為效率更高、精神更振奮的企業(yè)家。（財富中文網(wǎng)） 譯者：Pessy 審校：夏林 行為學(xué)家喬恩·列維是“影響者晚宴”活動的創(chuàng)始人。他以研究人類影響、人際關(guān)系和冒險方面的作品聞名。在新作《凌晨2點法則：探索冒險的科學(xué)》中，他分享了一些生活哲學(xué)和經(jīng)歷，探討如何讓生活既有樂趣又精彩紛呈。 |
I sat at that desk for two years and tried to convince myself that I was in the right place. But, there was no denying that corporate life wasn’t right for me. I had a great job, a wonderful boss, interesting work, and fair pay. However, as a believer in lifestyle engineering — the idea that with the right systems, contacts, and work you can design the life you want — I knew that I needed to make a change. So, I took on an audacious project: I’d go to the biggest events in the world every month for one year. I didn’t know how I’d pay for it or where I’d go, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Now, as author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure and founder of the Influencers Dinner, I make a commitment every year to travel. I’ve gone polar plunging in Antarctic waters (and nearly froze to death), gotten lost in Black Rock Desert during Burning Man and been crushed by a bull in Running of the Bulls. The beauty of travel isn’t only the adventures you have or the wonderful people you meet but the person you become along the way. Travel made me a better entrepreneur, because I learned five critical lessons that I never would have in an office. 1. You’re not that important. In the early stages of startups, you may need to pull up your sleeves and do the work yourself. But, as soon as it’s possible, start looking for tasks that you can outsource. As I traveled, I noticed that projects would get done and problems would get solved without me. At times, I needed to jump on a call or answer an email. However, for the most part, if I planned ahead and showed people where to find the answers themselves, it was handled. If you’re comfortable with not always getting credit, empower others to solve problems on their own. You’ll be able to dedicate more time to strategic functions, travel, and rest. 2. It’s not that important. Identify which actions are leading to your success and deserve your time, versus those you are attached to but have no value. Checking off a task feels good, but it may be wasting your energy. This is where many entrepreneurs fall short, and as a result, they keep work habits long after they’re useful. 3. Vacations prevent burnout. Answering emails at 2 a.m. isn’t making you a more successful entrepreneur. It is holding you back. Without proper sleep, productivity and creativity decrease dramatically. Our ability to gain enjoyment from the work we’re doing diminishes. Everyone has limitations. Burnout is real, and it will affect your ability to make decisions. Take care of yourself and get some rest. 4. Embrace novelty. Getting exposed to other cultures and ideas produces creativity and inspiration. We are hardwired to respond to novelty. If you continuously stay within the familiar, your brain finds it less engaging. Novel and diverse experiences boost brainpower and make you more interesting. If you want to connect with people, do interesting things. Traveling gives you incredible stories and perspectives worth sharing. I always have a couple stories ready for any social occasion or meeting and, as a result, people engage with me more. 5. Get out of your comfort zone. As cliche as it sounds, the only way to grow is to step outside of your comfort zone. If it is something that scares you but won’t kill you, do it. Take a solo trip. I once intentionally visited Nice, France, with limited money and no place to stay in order to force myself to connect with people quickly. I met some great people who put me up for the night, and I learned more about myself. No matter how busy you feel or what tasks you think you need to do, make the time to travel and explore. You’ll return a more refreshed and effective entrepreneur. |
