At the World's Fair in New York in 1853, President Pierce might have been seen watching a young man exhibiting a newly patented rat trap.In particularly, he was attracted by the enthusiasm and diligence of the young man's demonstration. He had no idea at the time this young man would one day become one of the richest men in the world.
To Jay Gould, the impressive young man, doing his best and striving to become the best was a simple rule of small business. Mr. Gould was not only doing his best, but he did it with enthusiasm. He was determined to do this thing as well as it could be done, no less.
Young Gould supported himself in the early days by working odd jobs at surveying, farming, sometimes working solely for room and board.
As a result of his hard work and persistence, he laid the foundation for the business career in which he eventually became famous.
Never underestimate the importance of "the struggle". Only through hardship and adversity do we gain the confidence that no one thing can keep us down.
Our stuggle builds our character and determines our willingness to press forward under all obstacles to eventually win the day.
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