【国旗下讲话】主动而非懈怠（2021年1月4日 第十八周）

主动而非懈怠

我们通常认为主动性是在被要求之前认识到需要做的事情，并做好该做的事。这是事实。但主动性远不止如此。
We generally think of initiative as recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked. And that’s true. But initiative is so much more.

主动的人相信机会：当别人看到障碍时，主动的人却看到了机会。主动性使用内在创造力来解决持续存在的问题而不放弃。这需要付出比别人更多的努力。 
Initiative believes in the possibilities of opportunity; it sees opportunity where others see barriers. Initiative taps God-given inner creativity to tackle persistent problems without giving up. Initiative goes the extra mile.

主动性与技能或学历无关。这是一种积极的精神，一种意识，一种积极的心态。 
Initiative has nothing to do with skills or education. It’s a positive spirit, an awareness, a proactive mindset.

有主动性的孩子会发挥他们的才能，使他们成倍地成长，增加他们对生活的投入。这些孩子在没有被要求的情况下采取行动，并随时利用别人错过的机会。 
Kids with initiative will take their talents and multiply them, increasing their involvement in life. Such children take action without being asked to and readily capitalize on opportunities that others pass by.

掌握课业很大程度上要归功于主动性。随着年龄的增长，家庭作业和责任也在增加，对自我激励和自律的需求也在增加。 
Mastering schoolwork is largely due to initiative. As the years increase, so do the homework and responsibilities—and the need for self-motivation and self-discipline.

主动性是在学校取得成功的关键。那些一接到任务就开始着手做，并且勤奋学习的学生肯定比那些拖延到最后一刻才开始做的学生做得更好。 
Initiative is crucial for succeeding in school. Students who start projects when they’re assigned and work diligently are bound to do better than those who procrastinate and wait until the last minute to start working.

主动性是我们一生都受益的特质。在工作中，主动性往往是那些获得加薪和升职的人，与那些没有加薪和升职的人之间的区别。我们现在所学到的关于主动性的知识很可能会决定我们把什么传给孩子。
Initiative is a trait that will serve us well all our  lives. In the working world, initiative is often what separates those who get raises and promotions from those who don’t. And what we learn now regarding initiative will likely determine what we pass on to their own kids.

本期演讲者——
中文：国际小学部五年级 张书豪
英文：国际小学部五年级 孙佳恩