Part a: which connection does gerald draw between his experience as youth with his business success? a gerald learned that it was possible to not believe when the second coming of christ did not happen, and eventually stopped believing in his own business model. b gerald's realization that jesus was not returning to earth made him go on to question the authority of those in the church and in the business world. c waiting for the second coming of christ taught gerald the perseverance that contributed to his success as a business man. d gerald's business ideas were first inspired by the home burglary he experienced as a youth, he'd felt like he'd been let down by others and didn't want people to experience that.