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A man recognized as a genius in business circles was invited as an honor guest to a TV interview.
Everybody was eager to hear a success story from him. He,1.________, only said with a slight smile:
"Wouldn't it be better for me to ask you for 2.________ (advise) on a certain problem?"
Here is the problem he raised: "People all rushed to the place 3.________a gold mine had recently
been discovered but they were blocked by a river 4.________ (flow) across the only way to it. What
would you do if you 5.________ (be) among them?"
"Make a roundabout way," someone suggested.
"Swim across," said another.
The genius smiled 6.________ a word. Then he gave his view: "Why not do 7.________ else instead of rushing to the mine? How about buying a boat to do some ferrying?"
The audience was shocked. He explained calmly: "The man could make 8.________ great amount
of money from the passengers. They were willing to pay for the ferry 9.________ there was gold on the
other bank."
Do what others have not thought to do or something never attempted before-that is the key 10.________success. A difficult circumstance, in the eyes of a wise man, often means a potential chance for success.
