As Bill Cosby taught us, kids say the darndest things. But they also offer wisdom well beyond their years. As adults, we have had years of filtering, of being politically correct, of literally learning to shelter our opinion. We’ve learned not offend anyone or worse, make a fool of ourselves. We focus on what we are good at and what we can do, unlike a child who literally believes they can be anything.
就像比爾蓋茨教會我們的那樣，孩子說的往往難以令人相信。但是他們也說出了超出他們那個年齡能說的話。作為一個成年人，對于正確的言行舉止，如何隱藏我們自己的觀點，我們都學(xué)習(xí)了很多年。我們學(xué)著不去想傷害別人，不做壞事，也學(xué)著自欺欺人。我們看中我們擅長的，我們能做的，不像小孩子那樣----相信自己能做任何想做的事情。
When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut.
長大后，我要做宇航員
What we can learn? It’s okay to shoot for the stars. There’s something to be said for taking on big, huge goals. While being shot to the moon in a rocket most likely isn’t in the cards, there are other big, audacious, hairy goals that you can accomplish. Take the chance and do it.
這句話教會了我們什么？想要去外太空也是不錯的。為一個宏大的目標(biāo)總是有些事要去做。但是想要坐火箭去月球可不是像書里寫的那么容易，那是需要你為了實現(xiàn)目標(biāo)，去完成大量的，敢于創(chuàng)新的，多如牛毛的事。抓住機會去做好這些事。
When I grow up, I want to be a princess.
長大以后，我要做王妃
What we can learn? Love, magic, and the storybook ending may not be overly realistic, but there should be a romantic quality to your life, no matter what the age. Finding and pursuing your passions is an important part of being a truly successful, happy person. So maybe you realize you can’t be a princess anymore, since, well, that job is being masterfully handled by Kate Middleton, but you can find and embrace your passions.
這有意味著什么？愛、奇跡，也許故事的結(jié)尾可能并不現(xiàn)實，但是不管在哪個年紀(jì)我們都應(yīng)該要浪漫一點。發(fā)現(xiàn)激情，追求有激情的生活也是能獲取成功，得到快樂必不可少的一部分。同樣你可能會意識到你無法成為王妃，工作也被別人決定，但是你會發(fā)現(xiàn)你能夠活的激情四射。
When I grow up, I want to have a lot of friends.
長大后，我想要有很多朋友
What we can learn? Relationships matter. And not just the romantic type. Being successful isn’t just defined by the career you choose, but rather the relationships you forge and the people whom you love and who love you. It’s easy, as adults, to focus only on your career and family, but having friends you ‘choose’ is one of the most important parts of a healthy, balanced life. So keep in touch with your friends from high school, have dinner with your co-workers, and reconnect with your best friend growing up. Your 11-year-old self will love catching up with old friends, and you will too.
這句話告訴我們什么？感情的那些事吧。也不僅僅是戀愛的那種。成功不是由你所選擇的事業(yè)來衡量的，而是由你所在意的這些友誼，你愛的人，以及愛你的人來衡量的。對一個成年人來說，只注重你的事業(yè)，你的家庭這是很容易的，但是由你自己“選擇”的朋友也是健康型，均衡性生活的一部分。那么請與你高中時代就結(jié)識的朋友常聯(lián)系，和你的同事一起出去聚聚，和你兒時的玩伴多多聯(lián)系吧。十一歲的時候就愛和老朋友聯(lián)系，現(xiàn)在你也一樣。
When I grow up, I want to be big and strong.
長大以后，我要變得強大。
What we can learn? You’re body is a temple. Treat it like one, or your success can be cut short. Stay active and take care of your body. Whether you exercise 30 minutes a day, eat healthy, or better yet both, you’ll improve your health, live longer, and be happier.
這暗示著什么？你的身體是最主要的。好好對自己，成功就是指日可待的。保持活力，好好照顧自己的身體。不管是每天鍛煉半小時，吃健康的食物，還是兩者兼有，這些都能給自己的健康加分，延長壽命，活得開心。
When I grow up, I want to be like Mommy/Daddy and make them proud.
長大以后，我想要成為像媽媽/爸爸那樣的人，讓他們?yōu)槲腋械津湴?/p>
What we can learn? It’s okay to be like your parents. The 15-year-old version of your self is likely cringing at the thought, but your parents have taught you much. Whether it’s lessons as simple as how to ride a bike (persistence), how to act in public (respect), or how to run a company (ethics), those lessons were vital in your upbringing. Taking these lessons and applying them to your adult life can help ensure you maintain your personal moral compass and make your parents proud.
這又說明了什么？想要成為像父母那樣的人。自己15歲的時候思想是比較不成熟的，但是你父母卻教會你很多。不管這些東西是多么的簡單，像是如何騎自行車、在公眾場合該怎么做，或者是怎樣經(jīng)營一間公司等等，這些課程對你的成長都是非常重要的，把這些知識應(yīng)用到你的生活中也能幫你樹立正確的人生方向，也會讓你的父母為你感到驕傲。
When I grow up, I want to fly.
長大后，希望能展翅高飛
What we can learn? There’s no challenge that you can’t overcome. Wanting to fly seems like an incredibly naive request, but often looking past what something seems to be and getting to the root of it can help you uncover a world of possibilities. We know you will not grow wings anytime soon, but one can certainly fly.
這是什么意思？沒有什么問題是你不能解決的。想要飛，似乎是個不可能的要求，但是經(jīng)?；仡^看看那些似乎是可能做到的，找到其中的緣由能幫助你揭露以后的每一種可能性。我們都知道你的翅膀不可能在短時間內(nèi)就能長好，但是終有一天能夠展翅高飛。
Many of our childhood dreams are just that, childish. But there’s something that can be learned from the innocence of a child. And that spirit can easily be lost as an adult. Find ways to still dream big and accomplish your goals.
我們的童年時期的夢想大多都是如此，但是有些事情是在無憂無慮的童年時期就已學(xué)會。同時那種精神在成年后也容易消失。找到堅持夢想，實現(xiàn)夢想的方法。
