I'm not athletic. In high school, for example, I joined the soccer team for a year, ending up as a 1 .
In 2020, I was in a difficult stage of life and wanted something to fight for. Therefore, though I'd never run even 5 kilometers before, I entered the lottery (抽签) to run a marathon, a 2 where only a small number of people are randomly selected. Somehow, my name was 3 .
I figured the only way to finish the 42 kilometers was to start by running just one. But even one kilometer proved too hard, so I adjusted the 4 . I ran several minutes at a time, and then walked to catch my 5 . I repeated that for months. Besides, I read books, talked to friends and found coaches. Step by step, I became a 6 .
Then the 7 day came when I showed up at the starting line with other competitors. Did I win? Certainly not! Did I run 42 kilometers, cross the finishing line joyfully and receive my medal proudly? 8 !
Last year I decided to 9 my own business: a performing arts training centre for kids. I've always loved kids and arts, but I was 10 of business. Nevertheless, because of the marathon, I had a model for how to 11 it—step by step.
So, again: I read books, talked to friends and found 12 . Through it all, I became a successful entrepreneur. I keep my Marathon medal above my desk not to 13 about my achievements but to remind myself every big goal can always be 14 into individual steps. When you combine enough steps, you will 15 to the finishing line.