At a young age, Eliza's coaches were confident she had the potential to be a world-class swimmer. They encouraged her parents to do as much as they could to further develop her skills, because a future in Olympic swimming could set her up for life, including promotional endorsements and coaching positions when her competitive days were over. After four years on an athletic scholarship and Olympic experience under her belt, she chose a different path. With her savings and personal connections, she rented a corner building in a bustling San Francisco neighborhood and pursued her dream: a surf shop business. After several successful years, Eliza was certain that Adam Smith would smile because ______________.
a) he laid the foundation for her success: she had freedom of choice
b) Eliza chose a career where there was very little competition
c) unlike most business owners, owning private property was not her concern
d) Eliza deliberately set out to help others
Answer: a