If I have a life-time goal, it’s not to be driving a Bentley. It is to give away more than $5,000,000 a year and having an influence on people’s lives. I have the success today because I always had to work for what I wanted. I grew up used to risks and disappointments, so I was accustomed to moving forward, no matter what.

In 2010, I went to New York where I tried to get hired as an agent, an analyst and a financial broker. Unfortunately, all these doors slammed in my face. The world’s economy was in a bad state, so I knew I would have to do a little spinning of my own.

Youth involves a certain innocence but also perseverance. The word “can’t” was not in my vocabulary. I partnered with a friend buying distressed multifamily properties around Chicago. Even though we were enthusiastic and backed with start-up sums, I didn’t make a deal work. My friend moved on to other projects. Alone, I put all my money into the next real-estate project. I put the time in, I dreamed it, but once again the deal fell through. Two months later, though, the deal came back around. That was when the path opened, luck changed, and I was ready to form my own company. I haven’t looked back. Only ahead.

I’m now able to give back to communities and causes. I donate about $600,000 a year, much of that going to research to cure rare diseases. We also support a lot of services for disadvantaged children in Chicago and other places.

I have always been someone who can see the big picture and have never been distracted by things that get in the way. There are lessons to be learned, and the biggest of those is to keep going. You may have to change the path, but always keep that vision in front of you.

【小题1】What can we learn about the author ?

A．He changed jobs several times while in New York.

B．He donated much money to improve his company’s image.

C．He started his company with a friend.

D．He encountered difficulties in the process of growing up.

【小题2】By saying “do a little spinning of my own” in Paragraph 2, the author probably means he would _____________.

A．start his own business	B．get around for support
C．make his contributions to society	D．look for a casual job instead

【小题3】Which of the following words best describe the author?

A．Determined and persistent.	B．Fortunate and kind.
C．Aggressive and innocent.	D．Adventurous and enthusiastic.

【小题4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Starting Your Own Business	B．Never Look Back
C．Jumping over Economic Downturns	D．Pursue Success in Business