在这个纷繁复杂的世界里，我们渴望寻找一种简单而幸福的生活之道。简约，不仅是生活的外在形式，更是心灵的宁静所在。让我们携手，探寻这条通往内心平和的路径。

In this complex and intricate world, we yearn to find a simple and happy path to life. Simplicity is not just the outward form of life, but also the abode of the soul's tranquility. Let us join hands and explore this path leading to inner peace.

1. 乔布斯说：

1. Jobs said:

2. 那些世界瞩目的成功人士，不是面面俱到的能手，而是执着于一件事的人。

2. The successful individuals who attract worldwide attention are not all-around experts, but rather those who are committed to one thing.

3. 莫言说：“生命真正需要的，不过是阳光、空气、粮食和水。”

3. Mo Yan said, "All that life truly needs is sunlight, air, food, and water."

4. 五光十色的交际场上，不过是互相利用。你没有价值了，关系也就消失了。

4. In the colorful交际 circles, it's all about mutual exploitation. Once you lose your value, the relationship disappears as well.

5. 一饭一蔬，自得清欢。大鱼大肉，纸醉金迷，反而让人沉沦烦恼。

5. A meal of one dish and one vegetable brings self-satisfaction. Excessive fish and meat, and the allure of gold and paper,反而让人沉沦烦恼, only lead people to indulge in烦恼.

6. “懒癌患者”或者“拖延症患者”成为当下很多年轻人的自喻，即便是个玩笑话。可是，你有多久没有为自己制定计划了？做好的计划不仅只是写写，更是要完成。

6. "Lazy Cancer patient" or "Procrastination症患者" have become self-proclaimed terms for many young people today, even if it's just in jest. However, how long has it been since you last made a plan for yourself? A well-made plan is not just about writing it down; it's about accomplishing it.

7. 做那么多计划不累吗？其实，有时候让人累的不是有计划的生活，而是没有计划的生活！随心所欲的生活看似自由，其实极大地消耗着人的时间和精力。

7. Isn't it tiring to make so many plans? In fact, it's not the planned life that can be tiring, but rather the unplanned one! A life lived according to one's whims may seem free, but it actually consumes a person's time and energy greatly.

8. 原央视主持人樊芮钢，常常在各种场合炫耀自己的人脉关系。吹嘘自己认识很多顶级富豪，和一些国家的元首和政要是好朋友，与各种圈子的大腕是铁哥们。

8. Former CCTV host Fan Ruigang often boasts about his connections at various events. He brags about knowing many top billionaires, being good friends with heads of state and politicians from some countries, and being close friends with bigwigs from various circles.

9. 物欲减少一点，精神就充盈一点。物欲增加一分，精神就贬损一截。

9. The less the desire for material things, the more abundant the spirit becomes. The more the desire for material things increases, the more the spirit is diminished.

10. 事业，越简单，越成功。

10. The simpler the career, the more successful it is.

11. 一次，比尔盖茨夫妇到家里拜访乔布斯。进门后，比尔盖茨惊呆了。

11. On one occasion, Bill Gates and his wife paid a visit to Steve Jobs' home. Upon entering, Bill Gates was utterly astonished.

12. 《越简单，越美好》是定居瑞典十多年的华语作家罗敷所著。阅读这本书后，对于我的人生有着深刻的启示。“告别复杂，回归简单。生活原来可以这么美”

12. "The Simpler, the Better" is written by the Chinese author Luo Fu, who has been settled in Sweden for more than a decade. After reading this book, it has given me profound insights into my life. "Say goodbye to complexity and return to simplicity. Life can be so beautiful."

13. 非得在物欲的泥沼里，把自己折腾得精疲力尽不可。

13. It is not necessary to exhaust oneself in the quagmire of material desires.

14. 比尔盖茨失声问：“你们一家人就住在这样的地方？”

14. Bill Gates asked in a voiceless tone, "Do all of you live in such a place?"

15. 欲求不满，贪婪无度，把自己迷失在欲望的丛林，找不到幸福的出口。

15. Desiring more than one should, being greedy without limit, and getting lost in the jungle of desires, one can find no exit to happiness.

16. 他最主要的措施，是砍掉苹果70%的项目。这让公司高层十分不满，他们认为乔布斯挤压了苹果的盈利空间。

16. His main measure was to cut 70% of the apple projects. This greatly upset the company's senior management, who believed that Jobs was squeezing the profit margins of Apple.

17. 北欧人养成的这种凡事按规则来的习惯，甚至在人看不见的地方，甚至在“不必要”的时候。

17. This habit of the Nordic people, of doing everything according to the rules, even in places where people are not seen, and even at times deemed "unnecessary."

18. 大道至简。以极简的心态和方式，才能在错综复杂的世界上，以简驭繁，从而让自己活得从容自在，游刃有余。

18. The great way is to be simple. Only with a minimalist mindset and approach can one master complexity in a world filled with entanglements, thereby living a life of ease and comfort, with skill and ease.

19. 真正靠谱的关系，往往是简单的，如父母，兄弟，夫妻，好友。

19. True reliable relationships are often simple, such as between parents, siblings, couples, and close friends.

20. 瑞典人要讲的规则，就是所谓的深入骨髓的“笨拙精神”，正是因为这种笨拙精神，大家做事才少了好多弯路，节省了极大的时间和精力。

20. The rules that Swedes advocate are what is known as the deeply ingrained "clumsiness spirit." It is precisely this clumsy spirit that allows everyone to take fewer detours in their work, saving a great deal of time and energy.

21. 然而，当他出事落马的时候，他的“关系人”一个都没有出现。那些大有来头的朋友，好像从来不曾存在一般。

21. However, when he met with an accident and fell from power, not a single one of his "connections" showed up. Those influential friends seemed to have never existed at all.

22. 乔布斯曾因为和董事会的矛盾，离开苹果公司。在此期间，苹果销售额和市场占有率迅速下滑，危机重重。董事会无奈，只好请乔布斯再次出山。

22. Steve Jobs left Apple Inc. due to conflicts with the board of directors. During this period, Apple's sales and market share declined rapidly, and the company was facing numerous crises. Faced with no choice, the board had to ask Steve Jobs to return and take charge again.

23. 以诚交友，善意待人。简单纯粹的关系，才是生命真正的依靠。

23. Make friends with sincerity and treat others with kindness. Simple and pure relationships are the true reliance of life.

24. 02 有计划的生活更自由

24. 02 A planned life is more free.

25. 作家三毛说：“我避开无事时过分热络的友谊，这使我少些负担和承担。我不多说无谓的闲言，这使我觉得清畅。我当心的去爱别人，因为比较不会泛滥。我不求深刻，只求简单。”

25. The writer Sanmao once said: "I avoid over-enthusiastic friendships when there is nothing going on, as this makes me feel less burdened and responsible. I don't indulge in idle chatter, which makes me feel refreshed. I love others with care, because it is less likely to become excessive. I don't seek to be profound, but rather simplicity."

26. 樊芮钢平时就穿梭于各种圈子之间，忙于结交各路有头有脸的朋友。

26. Fan Rui-Gang is accustomed to moving between various circles, busy networking with all sorts of influential individuals.

27. “简单的生活背后，往往蕴藏着生命轨迹的丰厚底蕴”

27. "Behind the simple life, there is often a rich heritage of life轨迹."

28. 给自己准确的定位，把所有的精力和努力，聚焦于一个点，深耕蓄力，稳扎稳打，总能破局而出，奔赴自己想要的辉煌。

28. Accurately position yourself, concentrate all your energy and efforts on a single point, deeply cultivate and accumulate strength, firmly establish your position, and you will always break through the deadlock and strive towards the辉煌 you desire.

29. 他不敢相信，闻名世界的乔布斯居然这样简朴。因为此时，比尔盖茨正在建设一幢面积66000英尺的豪宅。

29. He couldn't believe it; the world-renowned Jobs was so simple and modest. At this time, Bill Gates was building a mansion with an area of 66,000 square feet.

30. 靠着简单的逻辑，苹果公司扭亏为盈，再度崛起。

30. Relying on simple logic, Apple Inc. turned a loss into profit and once again surged back to prominence.

31. 最近居家中，近期生活与往常完全颠倒。有一种报复性休息、放纵自己的感觉，我以为会很放松，以为自己可以好好调理，可结果呢，在这居家的第六天，感觉到了比之前还要累，而且已经开始了身体不舒服。

31. Lately, staying at home, my recent life has been completely reversed from what it usually is. There's a feeling of retaliatory rest and indulgence in oneself, and I thought it would be very relaxing, thinking that I could take good care of myself. But as it turns out, on the sixth day of staying at home, I feel even more exhausted than before, and discomfort in my body has already begun.

32. 最美好的生活往往是朴素的，最健康的生活往往是简单的。

32. The best life is often simple, and the healthiest life is often straightforward.

33. 白落梅说：“应该删繁留简，任世事摇曳，心始终如莲，安静绽放。就如同万千溪涧，终究要汇入一条河流，潺潺清明，简静安宁。”

33. Bai Luomei says: "One should discard the unnecessary and retain the essential, allowing the world to sway, while the heart remains as serene as a lotus, quietly blooming. Just like countless streams and creeks that eventually merge into a river, flowing gently and clearly, serene and peaceful."

34. 做事业，不要面面俱到，不要十面埋伏，集中万千力量于一点，一定能成功升级，抵达圆满。

34. In pursuing a career, do not try to be all things to all people, nor set traps on all sides. Focus all your strength on a single point, and you will surely succeed in advancing and reaching perfection.

35. 不要太把人脉当回事。当你的价值无法匹配你的人脉时，人脉不会有任何价值。

35. Don't take your network too seriously. When your value doesn't match your network, your connections will have no value.

36. 03 北欧人的笨拙精神

36. 03 The Clumsiness Spirit of the Norse People

37. 关系的本质是交换。你能给别人输出价值，别人才会给你注入价值。

37. The essence of a relationship is exchange. You can only receive value from others if you give them value in return.

38. “简约不等同于清贫，一定是奋斗以后懂得取舍的生活。简约生活不是吃饭全靠叫外卖，懒得出门，放弃追求，封闭自己……这是一种逃避。简约生活是更积极的生活态度、更入世的生活。”

38. "Simplicity is not synonymous with poverty; it is definitely a lifestyle of knowing what to choose after struggle. A simple life is not about relying solely on takeout for meals, being lazy to go out, giving up pursuits, and shutting oneself off... This is an escape. A simple life is a more positive attitude towards life, a more engaged lifestyle."

39. 与其做千万事，不如把一件事做到极致。

39. It's better to do one thing to the utmost than to do a thousand things half-heartedly.

40. 家里只有一栋红色砖石砌成的房子，屋顶用小圆石子铺成。装潢和布置也十分简单。

40. There is only one house made of red bricks in the family, with a roof covered in small round stones. The decoration and arrangement are also very simple.

41. 生活中，很多人为了攀比和追求奢华享受，无限度地追逐物质的完满。向往豪车豪宅和高级电子产品。

41. In life, many people chase after material perfection to compete and pursue luxurious enjoyment, with no limits in their pursuit of物质 abundance. They yearn for luxury cars, high-end homes, and sophisticated electronic products.

42. 因为简单，而高效。因为简单，而完美。因为简单，而更容易布局。

42. Because it is simple, yet efficient. Because it is simple, yet perfect. Because it is simple, it is easier to layout.

43. 01 简约不等同于清贫

43. 01 Simplicity is not synonymous with poverty.

44. 作者介绍说，北欧的笨拙精神，无非就是遵守公共秩序，按照规则办事。

44. The author introduces that the clumsy spirit in the Nordic countries is simply about adhering to public order and dealing with matters according to rules.

45. 周国平说：“如果一个人太看重物质的享受，就必然要付出精神上的代价。”

45. Zhou Guoping said, "If a person values material enjoyment too much, they must pay a spiritual price."

46. 人生痛苦的根源，是我们需要的不多，而想要的太多。

46. The root of human suffering is not that we need too little, but that we desire too much.

47. 生活，越简单，越自在。

47. The simpler the life, the more comfortable it is.

48. 在这纷繁复杂的社会中，愿我们都有化繁为简，以简驭繁的能力，开拓人生的新境界。

48. In this complex and intricate society, may we all have the ability to simplify the complicated, to master complexity with simplicity, and to explore new frontiers in life.

49. 老子说：“多则得，少则惑，圣人抱一为天下式。”

49. Laozi said: "The more, the richer; the less, the confused. Sages hold to one principle as the model for the world."

50. 一事不优，不做二事。

50. If one thing is not done well, do not do another.

51. 在当下略显浮躁的社会，有大部分年轻人所追求的只是表象的繁盛。只是因为别人有我也要有，为了拥有而拥有，很少再去追根溯源的本质。

51. In the somewhat restless society of the present, a majority of young people merely pursue the superficial prosperity. It's just that if others have it, I also want it, and I possess things for the sake of owning them, rarely delving into the essential origins.

52. 比尔盖茨的成功，是因为做好了微软。马云的成功，是因为做好了电商。张小龙的成功，是因为做好了微信。

52. Bill Gates' success is due to doing well with Microsoft. Jack Ma's success is because he did well in e-commerce. Zhang Xiaolong's success is because he did well with WeChat.

53. 乔布斯因为成功创办苹果公司，成为首屈一指的世界级富豪。但他依然保持朴素低调的风格，从不追求物质的奢华。

53. Jobs, due to the success of founding Apple Inc., became a top-tier global billionaire. However, he still maintained a simple and modest style, never pursuing material luxury.

54. 关系，越简单，越靠谱。

54. The simpler the relationship, the more reliable it is.