I think the lesson this writer gives us is the importance of perseverance. Where would you like to be in 10 years? That is a question I often ask people. When I was in my twenties, it was so far away. I used to tell people that I would make a million dollars by the time I was 30. I did pretty will since I remained in university until I was 30. I didn't do it by 30 but I did make a million dollars by the time I was 31. It isn't difficult making a million dollars. Keeping it is the hard part.