Wallace’s ability to use language is mind-blowing. He’s an artist who approaches a canvas with the exact same oil paints everyone before him has used and then applies them in breathtaking new and creative ways.

华莱士的语言驾驭能力令人脑洞大开。他是名艺术家，他在帆布上和前人用同样的油料，然后用焕然一新又极富创意的手法展现出来，摄人心魄。

2. Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight

2. 菲尔·奈特《爱鞋者》

Phil Knight recalls how, newly out of business school, he borrowed $50 from his father to start the company that would become Nike. It’s an “honest reminder” of the messiness and mistakes required for success in business, Gates says, praising Knight for his vulnerability and frankness:

菲尔·奈特回忆道，刚从商校毕业时，他向父亲借了50美元开了家“会成为耐克”的公司。这恳切地提醒人们，生意要成功不可避免会有错误和混乱，盖茨如是道，一边赞扬奈特的脆弱与真诚：

…Knight opens up in a way few CEOs are willing to do. He’s incredibly tough on himself and his failings. He doesn’t fit the mold of the bold, dashing　entrepreneur. He’s shy, introverted, and often insecure. He’s given to nervous ticks –snapping rubber bands on his wrist and hugging himself when stressed in business negotiations.

...奈特开辟的道路很少有CEO愿意去走。他出奇地坚韧，无论是对待自己还是对待失败。他不是大胆莽撞的创业人士。他害羞、内向，常常没有安全感。他神经容易紧张，会弹弹手腕上的橡皮筋，商业谈判压力大的时候就抱紧自己。

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