The following are true examples of people who had a dream but faced the obstacle of criticism from others. I found the following quotes in UNSTOPPABLE by Cynthia Kersey, which contains stories of people who are powerful examples of perseverance and triumph.
"Liquidate the business right now and recoup whatever cash you can. If you don't you'll end up penniless."
- The attorney of cosmetic tycoon Mary Kay Ash, weeks before she opened her first store
"It's a cutthroat business and you've got no chance for success."
- Accountant for Estee Lauder, founder of a multibillion dollar cosmetics empire
"You can't play the piano, and God knows you can't sing. You'd better learn how to weave chairs so you can support yourself."
- A comment by one of Ray Charles' teachers.
"You're foolish to try to sell sparkling water in the land of Coca-Cola drinkers."
- Advice given to Gustave Lenen by several consulting firms' when hearing about his plans to launch Perrier in the United States.
"A global, twenty-four-hour news network will never work."
- Network executive's response to Ted Turner's plan for CNN.
"There's no market for it. If there were, major airlines would already be offering it. You won't be able to find reliable couriers."
- Advisors to Fred Smith, founder of Federal Express.
"You went to college for 6 years and you're going to do that?" (Not in the book)
- Comment made to Gary Burke as he was starting his Shaklee business. We have built a great lifestyle and have earned in excess of $13 million in Shaklee.
I made up my mind to find out what was true and what wasn't. I wasn't going to allow friends, relatives or anyone else steal my dream. I had a job, but I wanted a future. Shaklee has exceeded everything I thought was possible. This is an awesome business for those willing to ignore negativity and step out and work hard and chase their dream.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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