Everyone wants to become a better person, but some people just don’t know how.
每個人都渴望自己更好，只是有些人並不清楚該怎麽做。
At the end of each day, I like to reflect and see what I can do to become a better person. Not only that, but I have a goal of leaving an imprint on the world for doing great things. By setting aside some time each day to reflect on what behaviors were good and bad, I have the opportunity to grow.
一天結束後，我喜歡反思該怎樣做才能讓自己更好。不僅如此，我還期望這一生能有所成就。通過每天反省自己的功與過，我得到了成長。
Growing up, I wasn’t the nicest kid. I would make fun of others, I was selfish, and I thought the world revolved around me. Fast-forward a few years and I’ve grown tremendously. I’m no longer the annoying child I was because I have grown and learned what it means to be a better person.
成長時期，我並不是最棒的那個。我也會取笑別人，自私地以自我爲中心；此後那幾年，我成長得很快，因爲一直嘗試做更好的自己，我也不再是那個煩人的小孩了。
After learning what it means to be a better person, I’ve been able to develop my persona into someone I don’t mind being. I am a lot happier with who I am and I would have no problem telling my future kids the type of person I am.
通過學習成爲更好的人，我養成了自己期望的性格，也更樂意接受真實的自我，相信將來可以毫不猶豫地告訴孩子們我是怎樣的一個人。
Here are 9 ways to be a better person through self-development:
下面9個自我提升的方法有助于成爲更好的人：
1. Be Willing To Change
願意改變
In order to become a better person, you have to be willing to change. Change is the only way to grow and progress into the person you want to become. Many people are against change, which can make it very hard to grow. When you keep an open mind and are willing to change, you are able to grow into the person you want to become.
想成爲更好的人，就必須樂于改變。改變是成爲期望中自我的唯一途徑。許多人不願改變，所以也很難有所成長。如果你敞開心胸接受改變，很可能會長成期望中的自己。
2. Stop Making Excuses
停止找借口
When I first started my company in high school, I made excuses every time something went wrong. I would blame others, blame the customer, or anyone else involved. However, I would never blame myself for things that went wrong.
當我高中第一次創建自己的公司時，一出現問題，我總是不自覺地找借口。我責怪他人、抱怨客戶或任何相關的人，但就是不覺得自己有問題。
Instead, I learned that taking accountability for your own mistakes is extremely important. I stopped making excuses, took the blame when it was truly my fault, and was able to achieve so much more. By understanding that I made a mistake, I was able to use my mistakes to learn which in turn helped me become a better person.
然後，我發現承認自己的錯誤非常重要。因此我不再找借口，而是坦誠承認錯誤，這樣一切反倒更加順利。通過意識到自己的錯誤，我學會吸取教訓並成爲一個更好的人。
3. Stop Being Angry
停止憤怒
Many people let anger and rage alter their decision-making skills. I used to be an angry person growing up, but I only saw it damage relationships with people and increase my blood pressure.
很多人因生氣或憤怒而方寸大亂。以前我也是一個“憤青”。但我發現，憤怒只會惡化人際關系並影響身心健康。
Controlling anger is an extremely difficult skill to master, but it is very beneficial. Instead of getting angry, I decided to find a way to change my negative emotion. Staying angry doesn’t help me or solve any problems, it only creates more of them. Find some way of relaxing your nerves when you’re angry, a stress ball was very helpful for me.
要控制憤怒並不容易，但做到以後卻能獲益匪淺。于是我決定，與其生氣，不如想辦法改變消極情緒。憤怒不僅解決不了問題，反而會使情況更糟。生氣時請試著放松神經吧。比如，減壓球對我就很有效。
4. Be A Role Model
成爲榜樣
Sometimes you need to be a role model to someone to really get your act together. Once I became an entrepreneur and people started to look up to me, I became a lot more cautious about the way I behaved. I didn’t want to disappoint people by showing them I was immature or a bad role model.
有時只有當你率先模範，別人才會按你的要求去做。當我成爲企業家後，人們都開始以我爲榜樣，于是我在言行上謹慎了很多。我不希望因爲自己不成熟或言行惡劣而使他人失望。
You can start small and be a “big brother” to someone, coach a kids’ team, or be a role model to your children. No matter what you choose to do, always make decisions that the person looking up to you will respect.
你可以從小處做起，比如成爲某人的“大哥”、小孩的教練或自己子女的模範。不管你是怎樣的角色，做出的決定一定要足夠讓對方尊重。
5. Forgive Someone
原諒他人
Forgiving someone who hurt you is very difficult to do. When I got upset at someone for doing something, I could never forgive them. Even if it was a petty thing, I would hold it against them for the rest of their lives which was not healthy.
原諒傷害自己的人真的很難。以前我很“記仇”，要是誰做了對不起我的事，哪怕是雞毛蒜皮，我都會一直耿耿于懷。其實這樣很不好。
I quickly learned that humans are prone to making mistakes. Instead of holding mistakes against them for life, try to forgive someone. To become a better person, go through your past and forgive someone that did something to hurt you.
很快我發現，人都會犯錯。與其因某人犯錯而記恨一輩子，不如選擇寬恕。嘗試做個更好的人，忘記過去，原諒曾經傷害自己的人。
6. Listen To People
用心傾聽
People are extremely busy with their careers, families, and lives. Everyone is in a rush, but people rarely ever have time to listen to what others have to say. I learned that listening to people and giving everyone a voice is one of the greatest things you can do.
人們總是忙于應付事業、家庭和生活，所有人都很忙碌，無暇顧及他人到底在說什麽。但我發現，傾聽並回應他人非常重要。
I got to meet some of the most amazing people, close some of the biggest deals, and develop connections that will last me a lifetime all because I took time to listen to people. Being a good listener can change your life in a positive manner.
我甯願放下重大生意，也要赴約去見有意思的人；正因爲我樂意傾聽，這些人往往也會變成我的終生好友。擅于傾聽能積極改變人生。
7. Be Honest
誠實誠懇
Honest people are hard to come by nowadays. However, honesty is the best remedy for any situation. Promise yourself that you won’t tell any lies for a month straight.
當今社會，誠實的人並不多見。但誠實卻是任何情況下最重要的品質。請先嘗試一個月內不講一句謊話吧。
Challenge yourself to be honest by developing good habits. If you’re a compulsive liar, start small by trying to be honest for 1 day. After you accomplish a smaller goal, increase the goal by 2 or 3.
請試著養成好習慣、學著誠實做人。如果你總不自覺地撒謊，那就先試著1天不說謊，然後再慢慢將目標增加到2天或3天。
8. Do Something You Don’t Want To
做點自己不願意的事情
Keeping an open mind and trying things that you wouldn’t normally do is a very easy way to become a better person. Take a risk and challenge yourself to try something you’ve always been scared to do.
敞開心懷去嘗試自己一般不會去做的事情有助于成爲更好的人。冒一次險，挑戰自己，嘗試去做一直害怕的事情吧。
Growing up, I was terrified of roller coasters. However, I eventually gave in as a teenager and had the time of my life. I would have never experienced roller coasters unless I had been willing to get over my fear and give it a shot. That one experience has led me to try numerous other new things.
成長時期我很害怕坐過山車，因爲年輕氣盛，還是嘗試了一下，結果記憶深刻。如果不是因爲克服內心恐懼勇敢邁出一步，或許我永遠也體會不到坐過山車的樂趣。這個經驗使我勇于嘗試其他更多的新鮮事情。
9. Surprise Someone Special
給特別的人帶去驚喜
Do you have a loved one in your life? Whether it’s your spouse/romantic partner, your children, or a family member, plan a special surprise for them. If you know someone who deserves a nice vacation or a new gift, go buy it for them.
你生命中也有心愛的人吧？不論是伴侶、戀人、子女還是親人，都值得你准備一場驚喜。如果想送某人禮物或跟某人度假，那就拿出行動。
One of the most rewarding feelings in the world are knowing that you made someone smile. Surprise the special someone in your life by doing something out of the ordinary for them!
世上最令人滿足的莫過于知道自己能給他人帶來快樂。做一件不尋常的事，給生命中心愛的人帶去驚喜吧！