On success

　　There is such a saying, "you can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." This saying not only emphasizes the importance of courage for success but also indicates that courage is the first step toward success. Indeed, having the courage to take the first step to act is quite essential for success. As we all know, human beings are great thinkers, capable of coming up with brilliant schemes. Yet from scheme to success there is a long way to go. Without the boldness to make the first step, no scheme can translate into success. Take Bill Gates as an example. If he had not been bold enough to choose to drop out of Harvard and embark on a software business venture, he might not be able to build up his Microsoft Empire. As a college student, I think the first step to success for me is to dedicate myself to study and to learn more useful skills, which will pave the way for my future career. I know for sure that if I don't work hard, I have no chance to savor the beautiful scenery beyond the ocean.