鐘擺 (Pendulum) 規則
33. The Pendulum Rule
原則 (Principle)
Principle
鐘擺 (Pendulum) 規則的內容是：「依我所為」，也就是說，改變你自己，打破固有刻板印象。為了迎合他人成功的標準，人們往往迷失自我，變得極度不快樂，因為完全符合各種標準根本是不可能的。所以，別那樣做。不要害怕打破鐘擺 (Pendulum) 的規則，設定你自己的標準。那些違反鐘擺 (Pendulum) 規則的人，要麼成為領袖，要麼淪為叛逆者。有些人能衝破天際，直達群星，而另一些則淪為邊緣人。兩者之間的差異在於，前者行動得彷彿擁有完全打破鐘擺 (Pendulum) 規則的權利，而後者則懷疑自己是否有這樣的權利。所以，勇敢地主張你有權打破這規則吧。（Note: 本段強調自我主導和創造個人標準的重要性）
The pendulum rule reads: «Do as I do» which means, change yourself, change yourself and copy the stereotype. In the effort to live up to someone else’s standard of success, people lose themselves and become deeply unhappy, because keeping up with all the standards is simply impossible. So, don’t do it. Don’t be afraid of breaking the pendulum’s rule. Set your own standards. Those who violate the pendulum’s rule become either leaders or renegades. Some break through to the stars and others turn into outcasts. The difference between the two is that the former act as if they have the total right to break the pendulum’s rule and the latter doubt whether they have the right or not. Claim the right to break the rule.
詮釋
Interpretation
鐘擺 (Pendulum) 的規則正是建立行為與思維準則的根源，也是“常態”的標準。人們卻不理解，他們所得到的只是成功的一個替代品、一個代理模式。沒有哪個個體的成功能夠成為所有人仿效的模板。只有那些敢於打破規則、尋找自己獨特道路的人，才能獲得真正的成功。當你追隨他人的榜樣時，你註定要永無止境地追逐那逐漸落下的夕陽。（Note: 此段提醒別盲目效仿，應尋找屬於自己的真實成就）
The pendulum’s rule is what establishes norms of behaviour and thinking, the standards of ‘normality’. People do not understand that they are being offered an ersatz, a surrogate of success. No one individual’s success can serve as a model for others to replicate. Only People who dare to break the rules and find their own path in life achieve true success. When you follow other people’s example, you are forever doomed to chase the setting sun.
成功的標準只是一場海市蜃樓。人們可能不明白，或是不願意承認，其實鐘擺 (Pendulum) 正將他們困在一個幻象網中。這幻象往往比現實的不確定性來得更甜美、方便且清晰。另一方面，即便你占據了體系中的一席之地，也切記不能無目的地對抗它。這並非要求你完全擺脫鐘擺 (Pendulum) 的控制——那幾乎是不可能的。最重要的是，避免成為傀儡，要以有意識的覺察行動，從而利用這個結構為己所用。同時，努力為自己訂定新規則，而非破壞體系中已存在的規則。（Note: 此段強調以覺察與智慧運用現有結構）
Standards of success are a mirage. People do not realize, or do not want to realize that the pendulum is trapping them in a web of illusion. The illusion is often sweeter, more convenient and clearer than the uncertainty of reality. On the other hand, if you do occupy a certain position within a structure, bear in mind, that you cannot just mindlessly antagonize it. It is not a question of freeing ourselves from pendulums altogether. That would hardly be possible. The most important thing is to avoid being a puppet and act with conscious awareness so that you can use the structure in your own interests. Strive to set new rules for yourself, without breaking the system’s existing rules.
- 鐘擺法則
33. The Pendulum Rule
原則
Principle
鐘擺法則寫著：「照我做的去做」，這意味著改變自己，改變自己並模仿刻板印象。在努力達到他人成功標準的過程中，人們迷失了自我，變得非常不快樂，因為要遵循所有標準幾乎是不可能的。所以，不要這樣做。不要害怕打破鐘擺的規則。設立自己的標準。那些違反鐘擺規則的人要麼成為領導者，要麼成為叛逆者。有些人突破到星星，而另一些人則變成了被排斥者。兩者之間的區別在於，前者行事如同他們完全有權打破鐘擺規則，而後者則懷疑自己是否有權這樣做。主張打破規則的權利。
The pendulum rule reads: «Do as I do» which means, change yourself, change yourself and copy the stereotype. In the effort to live up to someone else’s standard of success, people lose themselves and become deeply unhappy, because keeping up with all the standards is simply impossible. So, don’t do it. Don’t be afraid of breaking the pendulum’s rule. Set your own standards. Those who violate the pendulum’s rule become either leaders or renegades. Some break through to the stars and others turn into outcasts. The difference between the two is that the former act as if they have the total right to break the pendulum’s rule and the latter doubt whether they have the right or not. Claim the right to break the rule.
解釋
Interpretation
鐘擺的規則是建立行為和思維的規範，所謂的「正常性」標準。人們不知道自己被提供的是一種成功的替代品，一種成功的替代品。沒有一個人的成功可以作為他人模仿的榜樣。只有敢於打破規則並找到自己生活道路的人才能獲得真正的成功。當你追隨他人的榜樣時，你注定要永遠追逐落日。
The pendulum’s rule is what establishes norms of behaviour and thinking, the standards of ‘normality’. People do not understand that they are being offered an ersatz, a surrogate of success. No one individual’s success can serve as a model for others to replicate. Only People who dare to break the rules and find their own path in life achieve true success. When you follow other people’s example, you are forever doomed to chase the setting sun.
成功的標準是一種幻影。人們沒有意識到，或者不想意識到，鐘擺將他們困在一個幻覺的網絡中。幻覺往往比現實的不確定性更甜美、更方便、更清晰。另一方面，如果你確實在某個結構中佔據了一定的位置，請記住，你不能只是無意識地與之對抗。這不是說要完全擺脫鐘擺。那幾乎是不可能的。最重要的是避免成為木偶，並以有意識的意識行動，以便你可以利用結構為自己的利益服務。努力為自己設立新規則，而不打破系統現有的規則。
Standards of success are a mirage. People do not realize, or do not want to realize that the pendulum is trapping them in a web of illusion. The illusion is often sweeter, more convenient and clearer than the uncertainty of reality. On the other hand, if you do occupy a certain position within a structure, bear in mind, that you cannot just mindlessly antagonize it. It is not a question of freeing ourselves from pendulums altogether. That would hardly be possible. The most important thing is to avoid being a puppet and act with conscious awareness so that you can use the structure in your own interests. Strive to set new rules for yourself, without breaking the system’s existing rules.
- 擺錘規則 (The Pendulum Rule)
33. The Pendulum Rule
原則
Principle
擺錘規則是：“照我做”，意味改變自己、模仿刻板印象 (Stereotype)。為達到他人成功標準，人失去自我，極不快樂，因跟上所有標準不可能。所以，別做。勿怕打破擺錘規則。設自己的標準。違反擺錘規則者成領袖或叛逆者。有的衝向明星，有的成棄兒。區別在於前者認為自己完全有權打破規則，後者懷疑是否有權。宣稱打破規則的權利。
The pendulum rule reads: «Do as I do» which means, change yourself, change yourself and copy the stereotype. In the effort to live up to someone else’s standard of success, people lose themselves and become deeply unhappy, because keeping up with all the standards is simply impossible. So, don’t do it. Don’t be afraid of breaking the pendulum’s rule. Set your own standards. Those who violate the pendulum’s rule become either leaders or renegades. Some break through to the stars and others turn into outcasts. The difference between the two is that the former act as if they have the total right to break the pendulum’s rule and the latter doubt whether they have the right or not. Claim the right to break the rule.
解釋
Interpretation
擺錘規則確立行為與思維規範，“正常”標準。人們不明白被提供的是代用品，成功的替代品 (Ersatz)。無人成功可作為他人複製的模型。只有敢打破規則、找到自己人生路的人才達真成功。跟隨他人例子，你永遠注定追逐落日。
The pendulum’s rule is what establishes norms of behaviour and thinking, the standards of ‘normality’. People do not understand that they are being offered an ersatz, a surrogate of success. No one individual’s success can serve as a model for others to replicate. Only People who dare to break the rules and find their own path in life achieve true success. When you follow other people’s example, you are forever doomed to chase the setting sun.
成功標準是海市蜃樓。人們未意識或不想意識擺錘將他們困於幻覺網。幻覺常比現實的不確定更甜美、方便、清晰。另一方面，若你在結構中佔某位置，記住不可無腦對抗。問題非完全從擺錘解放，那幾乎不可能。最重要的是不做傀儡，以意識行動 (Conscious Awareness)，利用結構為己所用。力求為自己設新規則，不破系統現有規則。
Standards of success are a mirage. People do not realize, or do not want to realize that the pendulum is trapping them in a web of illusion. The illusion is often sweeter, more convenient and clearer than the uncertainty of reality. On the other hand, if you do occupy a certain position within a structure, bear in mind, that you cannot just mindlessly antagonize it. It is not a question of freeing ourselves from pendulums altogether. That would hardly be possible. The most important thing is to avoid being a puppet and act with conscious awareness so that you can use the structure in your own interests. Strive to set new rules for yourself, without breaking the system’s existing rules.