Blind imitation is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strenghth. Imitation is unacceptable.
盲目模仿是自我毁灭。对于那些不明白自己独特价值的人来说，模仿似乎很有吸引力；对于那些清楚自己实力的人来说，模仿不可接受。

In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else's way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child's bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
在技能或性格发展的早期阶段，模仿是有用的。当我第一次学做菜时，我用菜谱做出了一些美味佳肴。但很快我就厌倦了，既然我可以自己做，为什么还要效仿别人的烹饪方式呢？模仿榜样就像在儿童车上使用训练轮帮助你前进，但一旦你掌握了平衡，你就可以飞得更快更远，而不依赖它们。

In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
在日常生活中，如果我们下意识树立了糟糕的榜样，模仿就会伤害我们。如果你小时候观察过那些过得不好的人，你可能会像平常一样接受他们的恐惧和痛苦，并继续追随他们的所作所为。如果你不为自己做出强有力的选择，你将接收他人软弱选择的结果。

In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
在娱乐领域，我们的文化赞美名人。这些明星在屏幕上看起来很棒。但离开屏幕时，个人生活可能会是灾难性的。如果你要追随某人，请关注他们的天赋，而不是他们的坏性格或不可接受的行为。

Blessed is the person willing to act on their sundden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
那些能将他们的突发奇想付诸行动,从而创造出独一无二产品的人，是值得祝福的。想想那些对你影响最深的电影、书籍、老师和朋友吧，他们感动了你，因为他们的创作源于灵感而不是绝望。世界的改变不是因为那些重复前人的人，而是因为那些可以实现心中梦想的人。有创造力的人有无尽的想法。创造者面临的问题不是材料枯竭；而是如何利用这些材料敲开想象之门。

Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given and leave behind what does not serve you.
Then you can say, "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors' tragedies and stories, and know that they are cheering me on."
学习你的榜样，接受他们给你的礼物，抛弃不适合的。然后你可以讲述“我站在祖先肩膀上“的悲剧和经历，并知道他们为什么欢呼。