If you put a stone in the way of an ant, it will go around, over, under or on top, without stopping, until it finds a way to get where it needs to be.

如果你用石头挡住蚂蚁的去路，它会不停地绕道、从上面越过、从底下或从顶部走，直到它找到一条通向目的地的路。

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When the stress of having to get a job done gets in the way of getting the job done, diversion - a voluntary change in activity and/or environment - may be just what you need.

当你被“必须完成这项工作”的压力困扰时，转变--有意识的转换行为和环境--可能正是你需要的。

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The best balance is someone who will listen to your feelings, empathize, and then help you look at things you may be missing or help you get into a new frame of mind in another way.

最好的是找一个能倾听你的感受，感想，然后帮你找到你可能丢失的事情，或者帮你换一种心情。

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Sometimes, the best way to get a point across to an employee is to be firm with him or her in front of other staffers.

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