"keep running just to stay in one place" how to say in CN?

[volga_volga]

how can I translate this into Chinese?

the meaning I am trying to convey: need to work hard just to maintain the current situation/level

Edited March 3, 2009 at 03:22 AM by volga_volga

[volga_volga]

also: "Be careful what you dream about, because it may come true"

thanks!

[Tinachiang]

keep running just to stay in one place

Maybe it can be translated into this: 只有不断的努力,才能保持你目前的水平.

[volga_volga]

oh thanks for that!

another suggestion came through today from someone at work:

逆水行船，不进则退。

It means literally, "keep forging ahead, or you will fall behind"

[skylee]

How about 不進則退?

[volga_volga]

thanks skylee, I like the concise way!

what about the second one, and the meaning I put into it is: when you dreams or ambitions are realised your life becomes empty of meaning...