Simon Smith made it gigantic1 in the de－partment store business, with facilities2in several states. At the grand opening of a new mall that included one of his stores, a reporter asked for an interview, “What do you believe is the most important personal characteristic that has led to your success?” the journalist asked.
　　 “It’s willpower. That’s the main reason for my achievements.” answered Smith.
　　 “Could you explain that for me?” the re－porter asked.
　　 “Sure,” the executive smiled， “my father died and in his will he left the entire depart－ment store to me!”
　　 “Well, that’s not the kind of willpower used by most people to make it to the summit3. I’m not knockingwealth, but the real satisfac?鄄tion comes from what we create ourselves, not something handed to us on a polished silver tray4.”
　　 Business leader B.C. Forbes, observed, “Our future and fate lie in our wills more than in our hands, for our hands are but the instru－ments of our wills.”
　　 Regardless of the magnitude5 of the task, tackle6 it with all of your heart, soul and mind.
　　西蒙·史密斯在货物商场方面的生意做得非常大，涉及到好几个州。在一个大百货商场开业之际，这家商场里有一个他开的商店，有个记者要求采访他。“您认为是什么样的个人品质能让你取得这样大的成功？”记者问道。
　　“意志。这就是我成功的主要原因。”史密斯回答。
　　“可以解释一下吗？”记者问。
　　“当然，”这位经理笑着说，“我的父亲去世时在遗嘱里授意把所有的货物商场都留给我了。”
　　“然而，那并非多数人达到顶峰所凭借的力量。我并非说财富不好。但真正的满足感来自于我们自己的创造，而不是靠衔着金钥匙出生。”
　　商界领导人B.C.福布斯说：“我们的未来和命运更多的是依靠我们的意志，而不是我们的双手，因为我们的双手只是我们实现意志的工具。”
　　不论任务多么巨大，全心全意地完成它。