人生不設(shè)限·絕對的可笑勝過絕對的無聊

In the first ten chapters I've offered you encouragement and guidance about finding your purpose.

現(xiàn)在，我要你瘋狂一點(diǎn)，像我一樣。

Now I want you to get a little crazy. Just like me.

我是很好笑沒錯(cuò)，事實(shí)上，我希望你也是如此。我是“可笑法則”的創(chuàng)始人，這個(gè)法則主張：地球上所有人每天至少要做一件荒謬可笑的事，無論是執(zhí)著于追求一個(gè)夢想，讓旁人看了大呼可笑，還是單純做一件可笑的事都可以。

I'm being ridiculous, of course. In fact, ridiculous is exactly what I want you to be too. I am the creator of the Ridiculous Rules, which hold that every living, breathing person on the planet should be committed to doing something ridiculous at least once a day, whether it's risking looking ridiculous to pursue a dream or simply having ridiculous fun.

我的可笑法則源自我最喜歡的名言之一：“不完美是美，瘋狂是天才，絕對的可笑勝過絕對的無聊。”

My Ridiculous Rules spring from one of my favorite quotes: "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

我當(dāng)然同意不完美是美，我干嗎不同意?而你也不能說瘋狂是天才這句話不對，例如冒險(xiǎn)的人常常被某些人認(rèn)為是瘋子，但被另一些人認(rèn)為是天才。此外，我也的確認(rèn)為絕對的可笑勝過絕對的無聊。

Now the alleged author of that intriguing quotation is not exactly one of my role models, but I think the late actress Marilyn Monroe was on to something when she uttered it. Naturally, I agree that imperfection is beauty, why wouldn't I? You can't argue either with the fact that madness is genius—in the sense that anyone who takes risks is bound to be considered a madman by some and a genius by others. And yes, I do think it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than to be absolutely boring.

你可以掌握這本書的每個(gè)論點(diǎn)，但如果你不肯冒一點(diǎn)險(xiǎn)，或者被那些不知道你厲害的人罵成是瘋子就怕了，那么，你可能永遠(yuǎn)也沒辦法完成你想要實(shí)現(xiàn)的夢想。為了你，也為了這個(gè)地球，拜托你放開膽子、愛玩一點(diǎn)。別忘了偶爾嘲笑自己一下，給自己找點(diǎn)樂子，這樣你才能好好享受這趟生命旅程。

You can master every other lesson in this book, but if you aren't willing to take some risks or dare to be called crazy by those who doubt your genius, then you likely will never achieve all that you dream of achieving. And for your sake and the planet's, please dare to be playful too. Don't forget to laugh at yourself and kick up your heels now and then so that you enjoy the journey.

行程太滿、工作過量、玩樂不足的生活形態(tài)讓我很難受。我立志成為福音布道家和激勵講師，為了磨煉演講技巧，我四處奔波，盡可能接下每個(gè)邀約。經(jīng)過八年馬不停蹄的巡回演講，現(xiàn)在的我已經(jīng)有所選擇。我需要過平衡一點(diǎn)的生活。

I'm as guilty as anyone of falling into an overscheduled, all-work-and-not-enough-play lifestyle. I was determined to become a successful evangelist and a motivational speaker. To hone my speaking skills, I hit the road, jumping on every speaking invitation I could line up. After eight dizzying years of nonstop touring and speaking, I've become more selective. I need more balance.

我們很容易陷入“有一天”這種心態(tài)：

We easily become trapped in the "someday" mentality.

“有一天，我會有許多錢，到時(shí)就可以享受人生了。”

Someday I'll have all the money I need so I can enjoy life.

“有一天，我會有更多時(shí)間跟家人在一起。”

Someday I'll be able to spend more time with my family.

“有一天，我會有時(shí)間放松一下，做自己想做的事。”

Someday I'll have time to relax and do what I love doing.

根據(jù)“可笑法則”，我鼓勵你自由采取以下兩大態(tài)度：

With the Ridiculous Rules, I encourage you to embrace your freedom to romp on two fronts.

一、可笑的冒險(xiǎn)：甩開那些懷疑和反對的人，向前躍進(jìn)，活出你的夢想吧?；蛟S有人會說你很可笑，那你就回答：“沒錯(cuò)，我是啊。”對那些不理解你的愿景或熱情的人來說，你所喜愛的那些事或許真的很荒謬吧，但是別讓他們的訕笑消滅你的夢想。相反地，你要借力使力，一路往夢想高處攀登!

Number one is Ridiculous Risk: Be willing to blow past the doubters and the naysayers and make a leap to live your dreams. Some may say you are being ridiculous. Your response should be: Why, yes I am! Doing what you love may seem ridiculous to people who don't share your vision or your passion. You can't let their ridicule rid you of your dream. Instead, use it to ride it all the way to the top!

二、可笑的樂趣：花點(diǎn)時(shí)間享受人生、跟所愛的人在一起。去歡笑、去愛，然后來點(diǎn)可笑的樂趣，讓別人分享喜悅吧。如果你覺得人生很嚴(yán)肅，不妨想想死亡!生命很可貴，該嚴(yán)肅的時(shí)候要嚴(yán)肅，但是該嬉鬧的時(shí)候，還是要嬉鬧。

Number two is Ridiculous Fun: Take time to enjoy your life and your loved ones. Laugh, love, and have ridiculous fun so others can share the joy. If you think life is serious, imagine death! In this blessed life be as serious as you need to be, but take the opportunity to be just as playful as you can be too.