When comparing the tough and gentle elephant-training techniques, the writer considers the latter to be stupid and largely immoral
the method which is more successful
very time-consuming and lacking in rewards
the one more likely to harm the elephant
the more enjoyable
The most important point when training an elephant is not to change the trainer
to give it a dog for company
to show it lots of affection
not to try to train calves
to choose a good-tempered elephant
According to the writer, the tough training technique is much faster than the gentle
requires a trainer of great physical strength
creates cheerful, loyal elephants
is not only foolish but also immoral
is only effective for a short period
30 TEENAGE ENTREPRENEURS Surveys often reveal that more than half of all the teenage entrepreneurs that have recently emerged in the United States are firstborn children, and many are from immigrant families. Some are content with modest revenues, others are primarily after big money - but most are driven simply by the desire to shape their own destinies. Certainly, all possess qualities such as ingenuity, a good intellect, a healthy sense of self, inner drive, and a clear-cut purpose. "It's not luck; it's hard work," says one of them. "If you work hard, you'll be successful - that's what I always say. You can't rely on anybody but yourself." Perhaps the most engaging quality of the teenage entrepreneurs is their effervescent optimism. Reared in an era of unprecedented exposure to news of disaster, terrorism, famine, and the threat of nuclear mayhem, they nevertheless developed into positive-thinking achievers. Aware of the obstacles, they are far more interested in the opportunities.
