6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35

Lisa and Bill are talking about their future.
L: What's your goal in life, Bill?
B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.
L: That's easy.
B: What do you mean?
L: Go bungee jumping.
B: You mush be kidding. It's too dangerous.
L: Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained.
Growing up is learning experirnce.
pluck up one's courage 鼓起勇气 muster up one's courage
pearl 珍珠 Pearl 女人名
carve out 雕刻出,开创出 By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future.
attain/reach/fulfill one's goal
Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees.
What do you mean by calling me at midnight?
take it easy 放松点