Prove Them Wrong
This demonstrates the significance of self-motivation. Sometimes the individuals we most trust to stimulate us and help us believe in ourselves fail to do so. When this occurs, we must continue to work to show them wrong. And evidently, this man did. Not only did he go to college, but he also sold books and became a best-selling novelist.
Closed, Not Locked
We may experience rejection in our life that feels as if a door has slammed in our faces. In reality, we will almost certainly face a hundred rejections in our lives. But, as this locksmith suggests, if you really want to see what's behind that door, figure out how to open it again. Perseverance pays off in the end—all it takes is the courage and determination to keep going in order to attain your goals.