TED 如何建立⻣子里的自信
When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, maybe you've heard this advice before, "Be more confident." And most likely, this is what you think when you hear it, "If only it were that simple. "
面对一项艰难的挑战，面临各种失败的可能性时，你也许听 过这么一则建议:要对自己有信心!但你脑中往往会浮现这个念头:要是有这么简单就好了!
faced with (被动）面对
lurk 美[lɜːrk] v.潜伏
corner 美[ˈkɔːnər] n.角;墙角
So where does confidence even come from? There are several factors that impact confidence.
那么自信从哪来呢? 影响自信的因素有很多。
confidence 美[ˈkɑːnfɪdəns] n.自信
factor 美[ˈfæktər] n.因素
impact 美[ˈɪmpækt] v.冲击
One, what you're born with, such as your genes, which will impact things like the balance of neurochemicals in your brain. Two, how you're treated. This includes the social pressures of your environment.
首先是先天的因素，像是基因会左右大脑神经化学物质的平
衡。其次是他人对待你的方式，比如生活中的同侪压力。
such as 比如说
balance 美[ˈbæləns] n. 平衡
neurochemicals 美[ˌnjʊərəʊˈkemɪkəls ] n.神经化学物质
social pressures各种社交压力
And three, the part you have control over, the choices you make, the risks you take, and how you think about and respond to challenges and setbacks.
第三个因素则是你自己，你所做的各种决定，选择承担的风险，以及如何面对挑战与挫折。
the control over sth 对某事物的控制
setbacks 美[ˈsɛtbæks] n.挫折;阻碍
It isn't possible to completely untangle these three factors, but by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
这些因素的关系密不可分，不过只要记住以下几个实用的秘诀，就能为自己建立自信心。
untangle 美[ˌʌnˈtæŋɡl] vt.解开
cultivate美[ˈkʌltɪveɪt] vt.培养
Tip 1: a quick fix.
秘诀一:快速补充自信
There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task, something as simple as listening to music with deep bass, it can promote feelings of power.
善用小技巧让自己在短时间内自信心倍增，先想象成功的样子再开始进行困难的任务，最简单的比如听听重低音音乐，如此一来可以提升正面能量。
tricks 美[trɪks] n.花招;把戏
boost 美[buːst] n.增长; 向上一推
picture your success 想象成功的样子
bass 美[beɪs , bæs] adj.低音的n.低音
promote 美[prəˈməʊt] vt.促进
Tip two: believe in your ability to improve.
秘诀二:相信自己会进步
If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades, and doing better in the face of challenges.
属于「固定型思维」的人认为能力出生时就已经注定，遇到困难就容易放弃，觉得自己就是不擅长这件事。若你拥有「成长型思维」，相信努力就会进步，挑战便成了自我成长的好机会。神经科学也验证了这项理论，透过学习与练习神经元之间的联结确实会增强。研究也指出，有成长型思维的人通常比较成功，成绩比较好，面对挑战的表现也比较出色。
fixed 美[fɪkst] adj.固定的
a fixed mindset 固定型思维
are locked in place 已命中注定
average 美[ˈævərɪdʒ] adj.平均的n.平均数
it turns out… 结果是。。
Tip three: practice failure.
秘诀三:练习失败
Face it, you're going to fail sometimes. Everyone does. J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers, before one picked up "Harry Potter." The Wright Brothers built on history's failed attempts at flight, including some of their own, before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges and setbacks in a constructive way. They learn how to try different strategies, ask others for advice, and persevere.
面对现实吧!每个人都会失败，没有例外。J.K.罗琳的《哈利·波特》被退稿了12次，才找到出版商愿意出版。莱特兄弟汲取前人失败的教训，自己也失败多次以后，才设计出可以翱翔天际的飞机。研究指出经常挫败却不轻易放弃的人，比较有能力面对打击与挑战，他们懂得尝试不同的策略，询问他人意见，并坚持不懈。
reject 美[rɪˈdʒekt] v.拒绝接受
publishers 美[ˈpʌblɪʃəz] n.出版人(或机构)
build on history's failed attempts at 吸取前人的教训
equip 美[ɪˈkwɪp] v.配备;使有能力
constructive 美[kənˈstrʌktɪv] adj.建设性的
strategies美[ˈstrætɪdʒiz] n.策略;规划
persevere [ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə(r)] vi.持之以恒;坚持;孜孜以求
So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it's not going to be easy, accept that you'll make
mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. This is confidence. 想想未来要面对的挑战，过程中想必会遇到难题，可能也会犯下一些错误，到时候别对自己太严苛。就是真正的自信。
be kind to yourself when you do的do表示前面的make mistakes
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