What do the world's most successful people all have in common?

By examining the work habits of over 150 greatest writers and artists and scientists, the researchers including Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeiffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turned out to be all alike: 

Busy! Busy!

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} In a study of general managers in industry, John Kotter reports that many of them work 60 to 65 hours per week—which translates into at least six 10-hour days. The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures. Energy and strength provide many advantages to those seeking to build power.

Just Say No!

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    Ignore your weaknesses and keep improving your strengths. Don't waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, focus on—and build on—your strengths. This means knowing who you are, what you are and what you are good at.

Create Good Luck！

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} There's a science to it. Richard Wiseman studies lucky people for his book Luck Factor, and breaks down what they do right. Certain personality types are luckier because they behave in a way that offers the chance for good opportunities. By being more outgoing, open to new ideas, following the feeling that something is true, and being optimistic, lucky people create possibilities.

    Does applying these principles to your life actually work? Wiseman created a “luck school” to test the ideas—and it was a success. In total, 80 percent of the people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Spend enough time to improve your weakness.

B. Achievement requires focus.

C. On average, these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40 percent.

D. They never stop working and they never lose a minute.

E. Busy people are more likely to be lucky.

F. Know What You Are!

G. Luck isn't magical.

    If you want to make a difference by doing a volunteer job, you can take the following steps.

    Before becoming a volunteer, consider your hobbies and interests. You can find a job in your area or around the world where you can help.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}They can be found in nursing homes or at food banks, and other charities.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Then you can apply for the volunteer sector (领域) you have chosen. Rewrite the resume and focus on education and experience in your chosen field.

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    Fill out any other paperwork that is requested to complete the application process. It's best to set an appointment to interview in the end.

A. Be friendly and outspoken.

B. Don't forget to offer a hand to others in need.

C. Volunteer jobs are often available (可获得的) in many places.

D. Visit the volunteer location in person with a copy of your resume.

E. Make a detailed timetable that shows you can do the volunteer work at the time.

F. It's because you are not sure the hiring manager has read your resume or seen the online application.

G. Review your work and volunteer resume (简历) to determine what strengths and experience you have.

    How to make friends at a new school

    Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself.

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    Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!

    Believe in yourself.

    A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact(目光接触) with other people. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you're from.

    Remember people's names.

    You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname(昵称). You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.

A. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.

B. Be friendly to others.

C. Join after­school activities you like.

D. Making new friends can be hard, too.

E. Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you!

F. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.

G. Never change who you are to try and fit in.

    Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language， such as English？{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Be patient.

    You do not have to understand everything all at once. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} We can learn from our mistakes.

    Practice your English.

    For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel com for table expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.

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    If you believe that you can learn, you will learn.

    Keep a record of your language learning.

    After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

    Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it.

    It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

A. Write these achievements(成就) in your journal.

B. Besides, you must speak English every day.

C. Making mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.

D. There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.

E. Share your achievement with your parents and friends.

F. Feel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.

G. It is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.

    We all have plans to achieve success in life, but what we are lacking is the motivation that keeps us going to put plans into action. Here are the ways that can effectively ease the problem.
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    Just grab a book, especially an inspirational book or a book of success stories. You can learn from others and the story will motivate you to move ahead with your plans. It also makes you re-focus your energy on your goals rather than the problems at hand.

    Think of your purpose.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Your purpose could be to improve the life of others, or help people to do things more efficiently. Thinking of your purpose is an important way to motivate you.

    Talk to a supportive friend.

    Talking to a supportive friend would be able to overcome the problem of lacking motivation. Find someone that you are comfortable with and share your problems with him. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Go through your goals daily.

    Prepare a list of goals that you want to achieve and go through your goals at least once a day. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} By doing this, you refresh your mind with the goals you have set for yourself.

    Do it at once.

    Another way is to get started with what you need to do. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} But by forcing yourself to just do it, you'll probably make progress little by little and without realizing it, you have actually finished the task on hand.

A. Read a book.

B.  See a motivational film.

C. You should have plans to achieve success.

D. After it, you will feel recharged and re-energized.

E. Think of why you want to achieve what you want.

F. Sometimes you don't feel like doing what you want to do.

G. You need to do this even more if you feel down and have no motivation.

    Have you ever been in a situation where first aid was required? Did you know what to do? Did you feel adequately equipped and confident enough to perform first aid procedures? At the SOS Center, trained professions provide some one-on one and group courses in first aid. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

    First Aid For Infants (婴儿)

    This course is designed for first- time parents who do not have a basic knowledge of first aid for infants and babies, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, or if you want to avoid more life threatening problems and illnesses, you will get them from these topics.

    First Aid for Children

    Every parent knows the fear of releasing their small child out into the world, away from their watchful eye. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. This course teaches parents how to determine when an injury requires stitches (缝针), how to treat basic cuts, as well as how to treat sunburns and other wounds.

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    Our most popular course offers all kinds of approaches to applying first aid. In this two-day course, you'll learn some basic skills such as how to respond when a child or adult chokes, what to do if someone has a heart attack or stroke, how to react to snake bites and spider bites, and more. This course is highly recommended for learners of all ages.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. In addition, we are planning to open special courses in community centers around Beijing. For more information on SOS and our course selection or to register for a course, please visit www.firstthigsfirst.com.

A. Basic Training Course in First Aid

B. Various First-Aid Courses for Babies

C. When you want to ease your baby's discomforts

D. If you want to avoid the risk of your parents' injuries

E. Classes are offered on a regular basis at our main office

F. We offer a variety of courses designed to meet particular needs

G. As children grow more adventurous, the risk of injury increases as well