出乎我意料之外的是,我只能勉强吹出细小的声音.

To my surprise I eke out a small sound.

出乎我意料的是，这些饺子触发了我对中国新商业管理方式的探索。

What I didn't expect is that this dumpling triggered my exploration of new ways of management in China.

出乎我意料的是，他大笑起来。我抬起头看着他，他看上去有一点窘迫不安。

To my surprise, he laughed. I glanced up at him. He looked a little embarrassed.

出乎我意料的是，那一年九月我签了一份写书合同，在年底的时候我把手稿交给了出版商。

To my surprise, I signed a book contract in September of that year. I turned in my manuscript to the publisher by the end of the calendar year.

出乎我意料的是，很多读者都表示很有兴趣，他们也愿意跟我一起开始一段21天的改变。

Much to my pleasant surprise, many readers responded in enthusiasm on new habits they wanted to cultivate and joined me in the 21-days of change.