Siblings Jamison and Marina both graduated from an exclusive private high school.Marina works hard to complete her college degree and eventually wins a prestigious apprenticeship with a leading business guru.She later starts her own business and attains significant financial success.Jamison,by contrast,drops out of college after the first year and subsequently drifts from one odd job to the next,getting fired more often than not.When his sister offers to help him build a business that could partner with his own,he says he isn't interested in doing the work involved.Interestingly,Jamison has a higher IQ than Marina.Why is she more successful?
A) She kept herself motivated,chose areas that interested her,took advantage of opportunities she found,and worked hard to reach her goals.
B) Women usually have better opportunities in the corporate world than men.
C) She probably relied on her physical attributes to make up for intellectual deficits.
D) The firstborn are always significantly more successful than later-born children.

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Marina's success is attributed to her motivation, focus, hard work, and taking advantage of opportunities. Her intelligence may have contributed, but it was her determination and drive that led to her achievements. Her gender or birth order are not relevant factors in her success.

Siblings Jamison and Marina Both Graduated from an Exclusive Private