The world always makes way for the dreamer

When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler _________ everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I _________ there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to _________ people feel like that.” My father asked me _________ I meant. “I want to be a motivational (激励人的) speaker just like Mr. Zigler,’’ I replied. A(An)_________ was born.

Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others._________ a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company _________ as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional (地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my _________. Many people were _________ that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they wondered __________ I would risk everything for a dream.

I made my __________ to start my own company and leave my enviable position after __________ a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a __________ that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” after giving us a(an)__________ to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a __________?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that __________ I had achieved in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was __________.

Having made that decision, I was immediately __________. One week after I gave notice, my husband lost his job, and now we had no __________. But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several __________ engagements (约定) with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.

It was a cold autumn morning a few years ago. I was _______ along the mountain roads slowly. It seemed like all of the _______ had changed overnight. The yellow and golden leaves were sparkling _______ the sunshine. The few _______ ones looked even better among those leaves. A part of me felt sad and small in the middle of all of this heaven-sent _______.

As I was driving, I suddenly saw an old man _______ along the side of the road. As soon as he saw me he raised his hand, hoping for a _______. I pulled my car over to the side of the road. I opened the _______ and the old man got in with a smile. He wanted to go to the local post office, but _______the bus. We laughed and talked about what a beautiful day it was ____________ I drove along. Then just as I pulled over to drop him off he ____________ me and said:“Thank you. You were ____________.”

I drove away with a smile on my face and a ____________ in my heart. I wasn't ____________ if I had been “heaven-sent” for him. ______________, he certainly had been “heaven-sent” for me.

Mom, Dad, I'm going to college! Can you believe it? I never thought it could happen. _________ middle school and part of high school, I _________ to keep up. I was not a bad student, but I just didn't understand _________ they were teaching because I have a learning _________. I wanted to show everyone I could graduate and go to _________. I wanted to make something of myself, and _________ I wasn't a failure.

_________ the time came to choose a college, I wasn't sure which would be the best for me. I knew I didn't _________ to go to a big school, which narrowed my _________ to a small college which could be __________ for me with a learning disability. I looked in Florida and found three schools. I __________ two, but they just didn't __________. Then I visited Beacon College. Beacon is mainly for students who have learning disabilities and it has small classes.

The day when I was __________ by Beacon College was the happiest day of my life. I received the call from the school __________ me I was accepted just as I was sitting down for dinner. My family was so __________, and I was ready to pack that night and move to Florida. The expectation of going to college __________ the rest of my senior year.

The closer the time came, the more nervous I became about being in a(n)__________ place. Finally my parents and I packed the car and __________ Florida. After a two-day drive, we arrived. “Welcome to Beacon College! It is so nice to see you!” I heard __________ from the teachers and students, as we were introduced. I felt so __________ to hear those cheerful voices. I knew I had found a perfect school. I had found my home for the next four years.