He was analyzing. "Opening a single shop creates a bottleneck. Our current model is flexible. We only buy what we know we can sell. A shop would be a huge liability."
Adam was very impressed with this child's thinking. It was sharp and logical.
Smith was so caught up in his frustration that he hit the ground with his fist. "I have explained to my father many times," he said his voice tight with emotion.
"I've made spreadsheets. I've shown him the numbers. But he is not ready to understand. He just doesn't get it. And he tells me that I should study. He says I should not pay attention to this 'little hobby'. But this education is useless to me. It's just memorizing facts. With this I can't do what I am thinking."
Adam was very surprised. The boy's intensity was captivating. "What are you thinking?" he asked his voice now soft with genuine curiosity.
