Success never comes easy. How many of you have heard of successful people who haven't made any effort? People often have to overcome failures ____ they can accomplish something great. They usually don't find success from the very beginning.

    Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime, but this didn't stop him from completing over 800 painting. Thomas Edison ____(fire) from his first two jobs for lack of competence. Later, as an inventor, he tried 1,000 times ____ (create) the light bulb, without success. He was confident in ____ (he), and____ (eventual) he did success. When____ (ask), “How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?” Edison replied, “I didn't fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was ____ invention with 1,000 steps.

    These successful people have set good____ (example) to us. They wouldn't have achieved their success if they____ (abandon)their dreams. Believe in yourself and try your best, and success will not be far ____ you.