Which statement best states a central idea of the text? Facing obstacles in life makes life more exciting and adventurous.

Planning is important for a successful life.

Good things can happen when plans for the future change.

Too many plans in life prevent people from being happy and fulfilled.

For The Story:

A Complication or Two

The rejection letter from my Ivy League school of choice was the first major obstacle I encountered in my grand 10-year plan. It was not the last. I was 17, and at the time quite certain that nothing would derail me from my grandiose future. I planned to achieve everything my parents expected, and more. The first step was supposed to have been attending my parents’ alma mater, graduating with honors, and then moving on to law school without pausing to let my peers—or competitors—catch me. To say that’s not how it went is a gross understate