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Directions: You have a passage followed by questions based on it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

All of us have enormous capabilities. In many of us however, our achievement fail to correlate with our potential, because of lack of self-discipline the effort needed to channel our energy for 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 the 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 realise that nothing in life is achieved unless you risk something. That's how self-confidence develops. Every chance you take, offers you valuable spin offs in terms of learning. Earn a reward something 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. Hardnosed attitude saw me sail through the courses. I rewarded myself at the end of this indulging in my favourite pastime and taking a short holiday.

Why do our achievements fail to correlate with our potential?

A)  because of lack of intelligence.

B)  because of lack of discipline.

C)  because of lack of external help.

D)  because of lack of self-discipline.