Why do we need inspiration? The answer is purely psychological. According to a magazine on 41 , by the time a child reaches the age of 18, the concept of “ No, you can’t !” has been strengthened 187 000 times, 42 the concept of “Yes, you, can!” has been strengthened 43 about 25-30 times.
With this in mind, it is no 44 that so many people grow up to be failures or less than successful. Today’s society 45 us this way. We simply do not believe we can win. Personally, I was 46 . While I grew up, my parents, teachers and classmates gave me tons of inspiration and 47 … to pursue my creative abilities in both music and art. My wife taught in public school for over three decades, 48 my skill sand knowledge to develop. Although we are by no 49 financially independent, by working at home and being 50 to our three children, I feel extremely successful in my quality of life.
I have always believed “true living” is 51 each day to work at what you love to do more than 52 else in the world. But, most people become programmed –work hard and make a living whether you 53 doing the work or not –perhaps at the 54 of life.
In order to be truly 55 financially, emotionally and spiritually, you’ve got to be filled with 56 for what you are doing. Talent is a gift, but it must first be 57 , then developed.
Once this passion grows into a highly trained skill, you will become an extremely knowledgeable and a highly 58 specialist.
To identify your talent(s) , you must first search for your major 59 . When you find something you truly love doing, study and training seem 60 .
41. A. psychology B. medicine C. physics. D. astronomy
42. A. since B. while C. when D. until
43. A. already B. well C. still D. only
44. A. point B. wonder C. doubt D. sense
45. A. inspires B. excites C. programs D. prevents
46. A. ambitious B. healthy C. curious D. fortunate
47. A. encouragement B. books C. demands D. comment
48. A. keeping B. making C. allowing D. limiting
49. A. method B. means C. way D. condition
50. A. familiar B. available C. accessible D. affordable
51. A. waking B. working C. struggling D. enjoying
52. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
53. A. keep B. avoid C. deny D. like
54. A. mercy B. rate C. expense D. bottom
55. A. successful B. wealthy C. capable D. independent
56. A. strength B. hope C. concern D. passion
57. A. developed B. admitted C. discovered D. invented
58. A. paid B. skilled C. experienced D. found
59. A. skill B. problem C. advantage D. interest
60. A. worthless B. priceless C. effortless D. powerless
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