(scratches head, turns and stares at wall clock, rolls eyes and yawns)
(Phone beeps)
Esther: hello Dad.
(With a tired pout)
Dad: Yes dear. How are you?
Esther: why does life have to be so hard?. I have been working hard throughout this semester but my scores haven't changed so much.
Dad: (chuckles) i think i know the problem.
Esther: Dad, this isn't funny at all.
Dad: i am sorry, dear. I think you are comparing yourself with your top class mates.....but can i ask something?
Esther: yes...Dad
Dad: Haven't you noticed changes in yourself personally ever since you started to work hard at your studies?
Esther: (pauses and beams with joy) Dad, you are the best.
(Cuts call)
Dad: hello...huh...hello.
Hardwork and success go hand in hand. Yeah, it reminds of my high school's slogan or something- hardwork crowned with success- that's a fact. The issue then lies in the reality of paying the price to get the prize. Well, it may not be easy and let's remember that Rome wasn't built in a day....
Prov.22.29 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
