"私たちは野心の貧しさを避ける必要があります。人々が高級車を運転し立派な服を着て高級マンションに住みたいと思ってもそれを達成するために一生懸命働きたがらないという状態です。"
— Barack Obama
Simplified Meaning:
Some people dream of having expensive things, like fancy cars, designer clothes, and luxurious homes, but they don't want to put in the effort needed to earn them. Imagine someone who admires successful athletes. Athletes train for hours every day and make a lot of sacrifices to reach the top. However, if a person only wants the fame and money of an athlete without the training and discipline, it's not realistic. This attitude is what the quote criticizes. It's important to have big dreams, but we also need to be willing to work hard to achieve them. If you want a nice house and car, you need to be ready to study, work long hours, and maybe go through tough times. Just wanting something and not being ready to earn it won't get you far. It’s like wanting to bake a beautiful cake but not wanting to mix the ingredients or wait for it to cook. To succeed and reach your goals, remember that effort and dedication are necessary. Instead of just dreaming about the results, focus on the steps you need to take. Hard work is the foundation for everything valuable you want in life.