Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it:
All of us have enormous capabilities. In many of us, however, our achievements fail to correlate with our potential, because of lack of self-discipline – the efforts needed to channel our energy to productive uses. To maximize your effectiveness you must “learn to put your nose to the grindstone, work against boredom and learn to take the long, hard way in life rather than a short, easy way”.
Here are a few suggestions that focus on “How to do what you want to do.” Take risks. It is important to realize that nothing in life is achieved unless you risk something. That’s how self-confidence develops. Every chance you take offers you valuable spinoffs in terms of learning. Earn a reward. Sometime back I had to face the rather unenviable task of preparing for two examinations simultaneously. I had to be ruthless in driving myself from one goal to another. My hardnosed attitude saw me sail through the courses. I rewarded myself at the end of it by indulging in my favourite pastime and taking a short holiday.