Seri: 365 Days with self-Disciline

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Day 5: On Enslavement to Self

Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look within; you will find there, perchance, slavish thoughts, slavish desires, and in your daily life and conduct slavish habits. Conquer these; cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you.

 —James Allen 5

 It’s easy to delegate the responsibility for our lives and choices to other people.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t stick to a diet — it’s because your friends constantly tempt you to grab something to eat with them.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t control your finances — it’s those evil corporations that spend millions on advertising and leave you powerless to change.

 It’s not that you lack willpower to exercise — people always want something from you and you never have the time to develop this healthy habit.

 In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. While external circumstances can affect you, in the end, whether or not they control your life depends on you. Just like James Allen said, when you achieve self-mastery, no one (and no thing) will have the power to enslave you.

 The next time you blame an external factor for your lack of self-discipline, think again. Was it the person eating chocolate next to you who controlled what you put in your mouth, or was it you?

Vocabulary
Enslavement /ɪnˈsleɪvmənt/
the act of making somebody a slave
In the US the enslavement of Africans and their descendants continued well into the second half of the 19th century.
Delegate /ˈdelɪɡət/
a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them
Congress delegates rejected the proposals.
tempt /tempt/
to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong
 tempt somebody I was tempted by the dessert menu.
Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.
 tempt somebody into (doing) something He was tempted into a life of crime.
 tempt somebody to do something I was tempted to take the day off.
evil /ˈiːvl/
 (of people) enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
Police described the killer as ‘a desperate and evil man’.
an evil genius/dictator
President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as the ‘evil empire’.
an evil grin
Her face was full of evil intent.
external /ɪkˈstɜːnl/
connected with or located on the outside of something/somebody
the external walls of the building
an external hard drive
The lotion is for external use only (= only for the skin and must not be eaten).
circumstane /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/
 [countable, usually plural] the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death.
 under … circumstances Under normal circumstances, your white blood cells are able to fight infections.
 in … circumstances The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances.
In exceptional circumstances, detainees could be denied access to a lawyer.
I know I can trust her in any circumstance.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to reschedule the concert.
Britain is fortunately not facing the same set of circumstances.
The court will take into account all the circumstances of the case.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of a baby boy.
conquer /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/
conquer somebody/something to take control of a country or city and its people by force
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
In 330 BC Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great.
conquered territories/subjects/lands
The Roman empire offered citizenship to its conquered peoples.
cease /siːs/
to stop happening or existing; to stop something from happening or existing
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job.
 cease to do something You never cease to amaze me!
 cease something They voted to cease strike action immediately.
He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting).
 cease doing something The company ceased trading in June.
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Translate

It’s easy to ủy nhiệm/ˈdelɪɡət/ the responsibility for our lives and choices to other people.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t stick to a diet — it’s because your friends constantly cám dỗ/tempt/ you to grab something to eat with them.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t control your finances — it’s those tàn ác/ˈiːvl/ corporations that spend millions on advertising and leave you powerless to change.

 It’s not that you lack willpower to exercise — people always want something from you and you never have the time to develop this healthy habit.

 In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. While bên ngoài/ɪkˈstɜːnl/ hoàn cảnh/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ can affect you, in the end, whether or not they control your life depends on you. Just like James Allen said, when you achieve self-mastery, no one (and no thing) will have the power to enslave you.

 The next time you blame an external factor for your lack of self-discipline, think again. Was it the person eating chocolate next to you who controlled what you put in your mouth, or was it you?

 It’s easy to delegate the responsibility for our lives and choices to other people.Thật dễ dàng giao trách nhiệm về cuộc sống và lựa chọn của chúng ta cho người khác.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t stick to a diet — it’s because your friends constantly tempt you to grab something to eat with them. Không phải lỗi của bạn khi bạn không thể ăn kiêng - đó là do bạn bè của bạn liên tục dụ bạn lấy một thứ gì đó để ăn cùng họ.

 It’s not your fault that you can’t control your finances — it’s those evil corporations that spend millions on advertising and leave you powerless to change. Không phải lỗi của bạn mà bạn không thể kiểm soát được tài chính của mình - chính là những tập đoàn xấu xa đã chi hàng triệu USD vào quảng cáo và khiến bạn bất lực trong việc thay đổi.

 It’s not that you lack willpower to exercise — people always want something from you and you never have the time to develop this healthy habit.Không phải là bạn thiếu ý chí tập thể dục - mọi người luôn muốn điều gì đó từ bạn và bạn không bao giờ có thời gian để phát triển thói quen lành mạnh này.

 In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.Trong thực tế, không có gì có thể được xa hơn từ sự thật. While external circumstances can affect you, in the end, whether or not they control your life depends on you.Mặc dù hoàn cảnh bên ngoài có thể ảnh hưởng đến bạn, nhưng cuối cùng, việc họ có kiểm soát cuộc sống của bạn hay không là phụ thuộc vào bạn. Just like James Allen said, when you achieve self-mastery, no one (and no thing) will have the power to enslave you.Giống như James Allen đã nói, khi bạn đạt được khả năng làm chủ bản thân, không ai (và không có thứ gì) có quyền bắt bạn làm nô lệ.

 The next time you blame an external factor for your lack of self-discipline, think again.Lần tới khi bạn đổ lỗi cho một yếu tố bên ngoài khiến bản thân thiếu kỷ luật, hãy suy nghĩ lại. Was it the person eating chocolate next to you who controlled what you put in your mouth, or was it you?Người ăn sô cô la bên cạnh bạn là người kiểm soát những gì bạn đưa vào miệng, hay chính là bạn?


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