Have you ever felt like you aren’t respected by others? In a way like you are taken for granted (想当然) or not taken seriously? In one way or another, all of us have felt this. We hope to be regarded as an authority (权威), someone we respect and believe in. We’re not taught in school how to do this. It’s something we learn by ourselves. And the answer is as simple as changing your mindset. You can change your game by changing your mind.
Take the time to look back and think about every person in your life who is an authority, a leader at work who you trust, or the man who you respect and encourages you. They’re up there not for the reasons you think. If you really think about it, they aren’t the smartest or the most educated. Instead, they’re up there because they’re great teachers for the success of their customers or employees.
Let’s take Richard Simmons, a famous fitness instructor, for example. He became well known since he started gaining popularity during the first few years in his career. Stop and think. People look up at him and give him authority because he’s a great educator. Instead of sharing information that’s far too difficult to understand, he figures out what your problems are and finds out a way to fix them. He doesn’t try too hard to impress his followers because by now they’re already pretty impressed with the desire to solve people’s problems. Depending on what field you’re in, you can share with people things you know and you think they’ll want to know as well. If you’re a nurse, for example, you can make a blog post for common health problems and quick remedies (疗法) people can do at home.
So, how will you be viewed as an authority again? Make that mind shift. Find out what troubles your target. Show your care, give answers and help them climb up that ladder of success. Ladies and gentlemen, that’s how it’s done.
【小题1】Who teaches people to win other people’s respect according to Paragraph 1?| A．Our teachers. | B．We ourselves. |
| C．Our parents. | D．Richard Simmons. |
| A．He is very smart. | B．He is knowledgeable. |
| C．He does something for others. | D．He is professionally successful. |
| A．makes comparisons | B．lists some facts |
| C．makes comments | D．gives examples |
| A．An authority keeps positive in any situation. |
| B．We can change our mind to change our world. |
| C．Kindness is the key to being a success in life. |
| D．The process is more important than the results. |
