The key to success:
1. 不要找借口 Don’t make excuses
2. 对挑战随遇而安 Be comfortable being uncomfortable‘
3. 尽全力表现，追求卓越 Have a strong desire to perform and excel
4. 专一；一次一步 Focus; one step at a time
5. 不要沉浸在过去的错误中 Don’t dwell on past mistakes
6. 审时度势，认清机会 Know your window of opportunity
7. 适应环境 Adapt
8. 谦虚 Be humble
9. 把握事情节奏 Master throttle control

To be an excellent translator, you shall:
1. 多读书，尤其要读外语作品 Read extensively, especially in your non-native language(s)
2. 多关注电视和广播里的各语种时事报导 Watch the TV news and listen to radio news and podcasts on current events in all working languages
3. 加强你在经济、历史、法律、国际政治和科学方面的知识，了解一些基本的概念和原理  Strengthen your general knowledge of economics, history, the law, international politics, and scientific concepts and principles (in that order)
4. 在通用语言是你所学外语的国家住上一段时间 Live in a country where your non-native language is spoken
5. 提升你的写作和研究技能  Fine-tune your writing and research skills
6. 提升你的公共演讲技能 Improve your public speaking skills
7. 磨练你的分析技能 Hone your analytical skills
8. 通晓电脑  Become computer savvy
9. 学会照顾自己  Learn how to take care of yourself
10. 活到老，学到老 Be prepared for lifelong learning