It is generally accepted that diligence is the mother of success. As the proverb goes, Diligence redeems¹ stupidity. If you consider yourself is not smart enough, then you should make great efforts to make your dreams come true. In this world, there are many successful men in this world, some of them are scientists, some of them are superstars, and some of them are entrepreneurs. Behind their successes, they have made tremendous effort that ordinary people can barely imagine. Einstein once said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspirations.” This means one should put all his heart on the thing he wants to succeed.

人们普遍认为勤奋是成功之母。俗话说：勤能补拙。如果你自认为自己不够聪明，那么你就应该加倍努力让自己的梦想实现。在这个世界上，有许许多多的成功人士，如科学家、超级巨星、企业家等等。在他们成功的背后，他们所付出的努力是大多数人不能想象的。爱因斯坦曾说过：天才是百分之一的灵感加百分之九十九的汗水。这意味着一个人想要取得成功，就得全身心的去努力。

Kobe Bryant, one of the most famous basketball players in this world. In his whole basketball career, he has won five champions. He is considered to be the second greatest player next to Michael Jordan. Once a journalist asked him what his key to success is. He said: “Do you know what the sky looks like in Los Angles at 4 a.m.? I know what it looks like at every morning.” Practice makes perfect. Kobe devotes himself to his career and finally reaches his goals. You may call him lucky. But good luck only favors those who are always well prepared and hard-working people.

科比布莱恩特，这个世界上最伟大的篮球运动员之一。在他一生的职业生涯中，他赢得了5个总冠军。他被认为是仅此于迈克尔乔丹的篮球运动员。曾经一个记者问他成功的秘诀是什么，科比反问记者：“你知道每天早上4点洛杉矶天空的样子吗？我知道它每天早上4点钟的样子。” 练习让技巧变得完美。科比全身心的投入到自己的职业生涯中，最终实现了自己的梦想。你也许会说他只是幸运。但是，幸运只垂涎于那些准备充分和坚持不懈的人。

If you want to do something, just do it. Chase after your dreams fearlessly. Remember, diligence redeems stupidity. Hard working and persistent² will perform miracles.

如果你想要做某事，那就放手去做。勇敢的追求自己的梦想。记住，勤能补拙。勤奋努力和坚持不懈必将创造奇迹。