Any huge success 1 preparation and hard work. Thomas Edison once remarked,“A genius(天才) is a talented person who does his homework.” Bill Gates was a silent computer programmer before he became the focus of 2 . Michael Jordan was a hardworking and determined high-school and college athlete 3 he became one of the greatest athletes of all time. These men have different careers and ambitions, but they have 4 themselves to their work, have been willing to work hard, and haven't been defeated by failure. They know that success 5 on learning from mistakes and overcoming challenges. It's not 6 to be ambitious. The world is filled with ambition. And the path to success is cattered with unfulfilled dreams and disillusioned (幻灭的) people who 7 achieved the recognition or success they felt they deserved. It would be great to go straight to the rewards 8 having to make investments of time, energy, and money in skill — and credential-building. But such things never happen. So, no matter 9 career you will choose, go on the journey of learning and preparing first. The journey will lead you to your goal, and the lessons and skills you learn on the path can be as rewarding as the 10 itself.