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Tony
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终于把狄更斯老爷子这本书读完了。读的过程很艰难，尤其在网上看过一句话说，如果你觉得读不下去的书，就扔掉，换别的书读。我也一度想放弃，但我总觉得这样对不起狄更斯老爷子，我也想知道过程有时晦涩一些，那结局究竟会哪样？我也不确定自己是否真的能读下去，我有个不太好的习惯，手上同时在读的书至少有三本，然而最难为我的一本竟然最先读完。
主人公皮普的三段远大前程，第一段还算有趣，第二段出场的人物以及皮普的内心变化让我每次读罢便不想再读。而到了第三段，峰回路转，让人欲罢不能，感知到皮普内心的强大，我竟然也为他这般争气而高兴。从一开始，皮普就是个胆小怯懦内心善良的孩子，经历了混沌的灯红酒绿的生活，到最后又变回最初那个善良的男孩，成长为宽容的男人。
而乔，淳朴的打铁匠，内心柔软到每次狄更斯爷爷描写到乔，文字都生出温柔之情。毕蒂是那般懂事，善解人意。他们也是皮普最心安的地方。
这世界要有多少恶意才让人生的怨恨和报复，这世间的骗子骗了人心骗了钱财，还不够么？郝维仙小姐如同个鬼魂游荡在世间，从刚出场声声念报复全世界的男人，到与皮普对话，祈求皮普能原宥她，我觉得那一刻，头发苍白的老人才真正长大。
艾斯蒂娜从最开始也认定皮普的不同，她用冷漠去划开和皮普的界限。
赫维特和皮普真是对好基友。
那些权势下的人物，无论是贾格斯还是温米克，我认为都是串起整个故事用的。实实在在是无感。
而那个外表狂躁无比的罪犯，为了报答一个孩子的一顿晚饭一把铁锤，用一生去回报，不息生命，不为救赎，皮普也忽的觉得罪犯身上的人性光辉并不比乔少。罪犯不一定都是罪犯，而不犯罪的人不一定都未曾犯过罪。
像一座迷宫，通往终点每条线路都清晰可见；像一个圈，每个人都回到原点。
也许，我们的人生里，有过很多梦，有过很多空，但正是这些，构成了我们的人生。结局十年后皮普和艾斯蒂娜的相见，而现世中我们每个十年，每个不曾忘记的人，每段不曾忘怀的事，虽不伟大，也可称之为Expectations.
I recently finished reading the Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson.
Wow!
What a read that was. I soaked up those eight hundred pages like a hungry book worm. Isaacson reviewed in detail of Steve Jobs’ work, life and cancer. Steve Jobs was a very complex character and his personality was at times quite cruel and menacing.
Nevertheless, it is clear that, what he had achieved — revolutionizing the personal computer (with the MacIntosh), wireless communications (with the iPhone), music (with iPod & iTunes) and film (with Pixar) were astonishing feats.
In time, Steve Jobs will be regarded as one the greatest visionaries of our time.
Here’s what I learned from him.
The number one thing in life is to have passion. Everything else is secondary. To change the world or in his words “to make a dent in the universe”, you need to be a bit crazy. Those who are rational and sane simply give up. People who are “successful” (in the eyes of society) love what they do and persevere when times got tough.Times will get really tough. It is what we do in those moments that define who we are.
Without passion, there is little incentive to put in the hardwork necessary to accomplish anything in life. It is incredibly hard to do anything meaningful. If it is your dream to change the world for the better, to move humanity forward, you must have an unyielding passion. It will carry you through the hardships. Then you must put in the hardwork. But passion is everything. Without it, there will be no hardwork.
Point one: Passion + Hardwork = Greatness
Steve jobs had a saying — “We’re here to put a dent in the universe.” It is absolutely crucial to have a grand vision about the changes you want to see in this world. Without his grand vision and will, none of the Apple’s innovations would have ever been conceived. Thinking that it is possible, that it can be done is the first step in making it a reality. This principle can be applied to anything in life. Ask yourself, “what am I here to do?” Envision the those changes. Don’t be afraid to dream big.
Wayne Gretzky once said he missed 100% of the shots he didn’t take. Willingly taking on risks is the key. Steve Jobs had a similar saying, “those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” A clear concise vision can be very powerful. Having such a vision is the basis to his achievements.
Point Two = Vision + Belief = Strength
Focus is about saying no. Our time is limited on this planet. We have a finite amount of time to achieve a few things in life. It requires a tremendous amount of time to carry out the vision with conviction, to make a dent in the universe, to follow your passion and then work hard at whatever it is that you chose. You cannot do everything that you want to do. You must pick and choose to do the things that matter.
Apple had over 300 products in the market when Steve Jobs returned in 1997, he understood right away that this was a major hindrance to Apple’s survival. What did he do? He eliminated 290 of them – a fine example of focusing on the things that really matter.
Steve Nash and Rajon Rondo both were great athletes coming out of high school. They had tremendous potential in sports besides other than basketball. They both had to picked one to focus on, Nash let go of soccer and Rondo forgone American football. They made the right choice and became elite NBA players. Steve Jobs did this too. He once said “innovation comes from saying no to 1000 things.”
Reduce the clutter, keep it simple.
Point Three: Focus + Dedication = Really Great Work
One thing that struck me was how rude he treated people whom he considered to be “bozos”. He was brutally honest about what he thought was poor work. In his binary view (the way Isaacson described it), it either works, or it doesn't. If it works, then you’re amazing; if it doesn’t work, then you’re a complete bozo. I think this is true to some extent. Alot of people don't have the drive and passion, they don’t want others to do a better work than they are. Why? Because they only care about their pride, image, how good they look to the boss. That’s why they are bozos — B grade players who don’t really care about what they do. The worst thing about B grade players is that they will attract C grade players. Cs will attract Ds… This will go on and on until someday you’ll find yourself surrounded by Z grade players!
Become an A player then surround yourself with A+ players. Learn from A+ players and strive to become one. This way you’ll produce exceptional work. Better yet, you won’t attract B grade players and this means long term success is possible.
Point Four: A player + A plus players = Continual Success
Andy Hertzfeld from the original Mac team said it the best, “The goal was never to beat the competition, or to make a lot of money. It was to do the greatest thing possible, or even a little greater.”
The ultimate goal of anything in life should not be about money, nor should it be about winning. It should be about doing the greatest thing possible. Ask yourself, what is your passion? What do you wan to do? What kind of impact do you want to make on this planet? The emphasis should be placed on pursuing your passion. That should be your focus. Once you’ve found it, work your butt off. Say no to the things that are not relevant and dedicate your time to your grand vision. That’s how you make that greatest achievements that push humanity forward. Don’t be afraid to be approach people who are better than you. In fact, those are the people you should look for. Surround yourself with great people because you can learn a great deal from them.
Anyone can change the world, all you need is to do is follow through.