Write your own story now no matter how old you are!
Everyone seems to be on top of their game. Yet, you feel stuck.
You work day-by-day, but you don’t get the results you are hoping for. You keep writing your successful story, but no one looks at it. You think it is too late for you to prosper. After all, it seems like everyone already grabbed the opportunities existing. And the only option you have is to just give up.
But wait up! There are people who want to tell you it’s never too late for a dream to prosper.
1. Gladys Burrill
The first person Gladys Burrill is truly one incredible woman. She had been an aircraft pilot, mountain climber, hiker and a horseback rider. But these things are not what she is known for.
he had her first marathon when she was 86 years old. She became famous after completing the Honolulu Marathon at the age of 92. Even though it took her nine hours and 53 minutes to finish, she is proud of reaching the goal she set.
2. Susan Boyle
The second story! Susan Boyle participated in some singing events in which others mocked her more than judged her ability to sing. Her mother encouraged her to audition for Britain’s Got Talent. She was hesitant because she believed people were being chosen for their looks.
She eventually took the courage to try as a tribute to her mother. She was 47 years old back then.
Some parts of the audience started rolling their eyes in disbelief of the kind of ambition she has. Despite the crowd’s doubt, Boyle chose to ignore them and went on singing her winning piece “I Dreamed a Dream”. She finished the song receiving a standing ovation.
3. Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman became a famous actor, but it was never easy.
He took a degree in arts at 18. That led him to become a graphic designer. Rickman and other friends opened a graphic design studio. However, the calling of acting was really strong, so he decided to drop the business and pursue acting professionally. His passion and perseverance for acting served him well through various roles he was given. He is 42 years old when he took the role of Professor Severus Snape of Harry Potter series.
4. Ray Kroc
Immediately after volunteering during World War I, Ray Kroc spent his career selling paper cups and milk shake machines.
He went to California to meet the restaurant owners who needed his milk shake machines. He was amazed by the simplified and smooth production of their process. Convinced on the efficiency of their process, he joined forces with the owners at the age of 53.He purchased the company at age 59 and developed strict guidelines and procedures.
His dedication to the company led him to transform McDonald’s into the world’s largest franchise before his death.
Though Kroc was not the founder of the fast food idea, he was smart enough to see the future it had. He immediately jumped on that opportunity and worked its way up.
5. The fifth story must be yours.
Take the Courage to Showcase Your Work or Passion now.
If you want to be a photographer, post your work in a photography group and ask for constructive criticisms. If you want to be a singer, post a video of you singing.
Whatever it is, be brave to accept feedbacks and welcome rejections. The more rejections you face, the tougher you’ll become. One day people will tell YOUR STORY, or MY STORY!
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