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英文原文

It is human nature to want to be liked and accepted by others. We accept the status quo for what it is, because everyone around us does. We tiptoe our way through life by doing things in order to please others. Eventually, our actions, appearances, and lives become molded by how we think other people perceive us.

人类天生就渴望被他人喜欢和接受。我们接受现状，因为周围的人也都是这样做的。我们小心翼翼地生活，为了取悦他人而做事。最终，我们的行为、外表和生活都被我们认为他人如何看待我们所塑造。

But the truth is, what others think about us can often adversely impact the choices we make and the things we do. This desire to conform to the wishes of others can seriously conflict with our ability to lead independent and rich lives.

但事实是，他人对我们的看法经常会对我们做出的选择和所做的事情产生不利影响。这种迎合他人愿望的愿望会严重阻碍我们过上独立而充实的生活的能力。

How many times have you pondered over questions like: "How are these clothes going to make me look?" "What will my colleagues think if I speak out?" "Are those people talking shit behind my back?" "If I take this job, what will my friends and family think of me?"

你多少次思考过这样的问题：“这些衣服会让我看起来怎么样？”“如果我发表意见，同事们会怎么想？”“那些人是不是在背后说我坏话？”“如果我接受这份工作，我的朋友和家人会怎么看我？”

Look, people are entitled to think whatever they want, just as you are entitled to think whatever you want. What people think of you can not change who you are or what you are worth, unless you allow them to.

看，人们有权利想他们所想的，正如你也有权利想你所想的。人们对你的看法并不能改变你是谁或你的价值，除非你允许他们这样做。

This is your life to live. At the end of the day, you are the only person who needs to approve of your own choices. Well, unless of course, if you are married. That's a whole other topic.

这是你的生活，要由你自己来过。最终，你是唯一一个需要认可自己选择的人。当然，除非你结婚了，那就是另一个话题了。

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