Never in the history of mankind have we had this much free time on our hands until now.

人類在歷史上從沒有過擁有這麼多自由時間——直到現在。

Yet, it's sad to say, but the majority of us waste it.

是，雖然很難接受，但多數人都把它們浪費掉了。

We turn on our TV or our gaming console, we medicate ourselves with weed, alcohol, drugs, and pornography just to burn time.

我們會打開電視機或是電玩，我們會讓自己沈浸在大麻、酒精、毒品、A 片之類的事情上，就只是為了殺時間。

What a complete waste.

真是太浪費了。

What should you really be doing with all of this free time?

那你在空閒時間究竟該做什麼才對呢？

Well, if you are even the slightest bit serious about becoming a winner in the game of life, here are the four most important things you need start spending your time on.

假設你至少有那麼一點認真，想要在人生的遊戲中成功或是做出點成績，這裡有四個關鍵的事是你該利用空閒時間好好去做的。

Number one is exercise.

第一個是運動。

Now this first task is crucial.

這第一件事是很重要的。

With so much free time on our hands, we need to have the energy to be active during this time.

當我們有這麼多時間掌握在手中，我們必須要有足夠的能量才能有效利用它們。

A few centuries ago we used to move around and lift things.

幾世紀以前，我們需要常常移動或是搬動物品。

Almost all of our jobs required us to work out our bodies, whether it'd be tending to the farms or creating tools in the workshop.

幾乎每種工作都需要活動到身體，像不論是照料農場或是在工作室製作工具都需要體力。

But now most of us work behind computer screens and registers.

但現在，大部分的工作都是坐在電腦螢幕或是收銀機前。

We aren't getting the right amount of exercise that our body needs to function properly.

我們獲得的運動量不能滿足身體運作所需。

It's actually been proven by studies that people who workout have more energy throughout the day.

有許多研究顯示，有在運動的人會在一天中有相對更多的能量。

If you don't have energy, you are gonna spend the majority of your free time on effortless things like Netflix and gaming.

如果你沒有能量，你就會把自己大部分時間花在不費力的事情上，像是 Netflix 或是電玩。

A simple workout program like Starting Strength is enough for you to get started on improving your fitness and gaining more energy throughout the day.

一個簡單的訓練計畫，像是肌力訓練 (Starting Strength) 就已經足夠讓你開始在身體素質上有所進展，也會讓你在一天中有更多的能量。

Number two is Reading

第二件事是閱讀。

I know, I know. You have probably heard this advice a hundred times over...

我知道，這個建議你大概已經聽過幾百次了。

But hear me out. The stuff that you are learning in school is outdated.

但你聽我說，你在學校學的東西早就過時了。

The large majority of information you are learning over there will not be used once you graduate.

我們學的大部分的資訊都不會在我們畢業之後被使用到。

This means that the vast majority people don't know what in the world they are doing.

也就是說，大部分的人根本不知道自己在做什麼。

Real-life knowledge like managing finances, social skills, dating, diet, and fitness are basically non-existent among the population.

實際有用的知識，像是財經管理、社交能力、約會、飲食與身體訓練基本上都不存在於人們的腦中。

And in my opinion, this is actually a very good thing for you.

在我看來，這對你其實是一件好事。

This means that you can easily climb to the top because, well, your competition kinda sucks...

這代表著你要爬上頂端並不難，因為你的競爭對手都不怎麼樣。

A famous entrepreneur once said that you can become an expert in any field by reading just three books.

一位有名的創業家曾說，只要你讀完三本相關書籍，你就可以成為一個領域的專家。

On the subject, by simply reading three books, you'll know more about any subject than 99% of people out there.

也就是說，只要閱讀三本相關的書，你就已經在那個領域中知道了比 99% 的人都還要多的知識。

Look, if you wanna succeed at the game of life, you have to read the instructions manual.

如果你在這場人生的遊戲中成功，你就必須好好閱讀它的指南書。

Focus your reading on self-development books as they provide practical knowledge that can be applied in real life.

專注於閱讀自我成長類的書，因為這些書會提供實際有可能被運用在人生中的知識。

Number three is meditation.

第三件事是冥想。

Meditation is one of those things that have been proven a hundred times over to be extremely beneficial.

冥想是其中一個已經被證明了數百次是對我們非常有益的事

Yet, nobody does it. Why?

但還是沒有人做，為什麼？

Well, it's probably because on the surface it's one the most boring tasks out there.

其中一個表面的原因是，它也是你能找到的最無聊的事之一。

You sit down, and you do nothing, right?

你坐下來，然後什麼也不做，對吧？

Well, there's a lot more to it.

嗯...其實不只如此。

When you meditate you are actually training your brain. You learn how to control what thoughts to focus on and which thoughts to ignore.

當你在冥想的同時，你其實是在訓練你的大腦去控制它專注思考和必須忽略的事。

This one skill is crucial to becoming a happier person.

想要成為一個更快樂的人，這個能力是很重要的。

You'll also have a lot more mental energy throughout the day.

你也會在一天中擁有更多的精神能量。

It's so important actually, that if you have to ask me which one habit could change your life, I'd instantly respond with meditation.

其實這真的很重要，如果你問我哪個習慣能夠改變人生，我會馬上回答你冥想。

Meditating for just 10 minutes a day is more than enough to start reaping the benefits.

一天冥想十分鐘就已經足夠開始看到它的成效。

Number four is a hobby slash passion.

第四件事是嗜好或熱忱。

It's my strong belief that everyone has a passion that triggers the inner child in them.

我堅決相信每個人都有能觸發童心的一個熱情的所在。

It's something that brings out a sort of excitement in you. Instead of dreading the time spent on it.

那是一件能夠讓你興奮的事，你不會去擔心花費在上面的時間。

You kinda get lost in the exploration.

你可能會迷失在探索的過程中。

The reason I listed this as the last task is because the other three supplement your ability to work on your hobby or your passion.

這被我放在最後一件事，是因為其他三個能夠增強你的能力，使你能專心於你的嗜好或熱忱上。

Reading gives you the knowledge to grow in your hobby.

閱讀使你增長運用於嗜好中的知識。

Meditation gives you the headspace for creativity.

冥想使你充滿創造力。

And exercise ultimately gives your body the energy to focus on this hobby even after a long day of work.

而運動能給你足夠的能量，在漫長的一天後還是能專注在這件嗜好上。

This hobby, whether it'd be dance, art, writing, creating your own make-a-wish foundation.

這個興趣可能是跳舞、藝術、寫作、創造一個願望成真基金會。

Whatever it is, is your source of fulfillment.

不管那是什麼，這是你生活意義感的來源。

Without it you will not feel whole.

沒有了它你就會感覺不完全。

You will feel as if there's something missing in your life.

就好像生命缺少了什麼。

And it's my strong belief that if you work on your hobby long enough and hone your craft, it can eventually be a source of income.

我也堅決相信，如果你願意花足夠時間在你的興趣上，再好好磨練你的技藝，它最後就能成為你收入的來源。

Once you reach this stage, your life will transform from one that you dread into one that excites you.

當你達到這個階段，你的人生會從讓你害怕轉變為讓你感到興奮的。

And that's it guys. These four tasks in my opinion, are the four most important things you should focus on in your free time.

就是這樣，這四件事在我看來就是你在空閒時間最該去做的。

If you want a more detailed breakdown of any of these, check out my channel Improvement Pill for more in-depth videos.

如果你想知道這四件事的細節說明，可以看看我頻道中其他深入介紹的影片。