英语智慧背囊 13-两粒橡子
 音频下载[点击右键另存为][00:00.00]Two Acorns 两粒橡子[00:05.74]If you want to understand adversity, [00:08.90]take two identical acorns from the same oak tree [00:12.96]and plant them in two different locations. [00:15.91]Plant the first in the middle of a dense forest, [00:19.18]and the other on a hill by itself. [00:21.60]Here’s what will happen. [00:24.02]The oak standing on a hillside is exposed to every storm and gale. [00:29.90]As a result its roots plunge deep into the earth [00:34.19]and spread in every direction, [00:36.14]even wrapping themselves around giant boulders. [00:39.96]At times it may seem the tree isn’t growing fast enough— [00:44.66]but the growth is happening under ground. [00:47.85]It’s as if the roots know they must protect the tree [00:52.00]from the threatening elements. [00:53.98]What about the acorn planted in the forest? [00:58.02]It becomes a weak, [00:59.76]frail sapling having to compete with giant oaks for nutrients and space. [01:05.99]And since it is protected by its neighbors, [01:09.29]the little oak doesn’t sense the need to spread its roots for support. [01:14.54]Don’t be afraid of adversity. [01:17.93]Welcome it! [01:19.24]That’s your sure-fire route to ultimate success. |
