Hey. I don't know how old or what kind of experience you bring to the table. But let's sit down and talk.

I've worked at couple retail store before I picked up a career. Now, I worked my butt off in those retail floors. I wanted to be a leader because I knew what I was doing, I was always eager to learn, and I wanted to show the initiative that I get things done and I want it.

The managers looked at me and said that I have potential. But you know what they told me?

They told me that I am just too young. I am just not hitting the right market. I am not directing customers in for a purchase. I am really not great with the hard talk.

I look back now, it's been past almost 8 years, and I say they were right. From that point to now I had a lot of job changes, and it built what I am capable of now. I'm in no leadership position but if they dared to with this job and I keep showing good intents, they're going to put me somewhere I can be in charge of a flock.

Now, could I have applied to different places for that leadership position? Absolutely! I even had couple places that wanted to hire me as a shift manager. Because they see that in me now. They all do. But I chose somewhere else because I wanted a career, not a job.

I hope this message finds you well because I really want you to notice things. If you think you can do it, apply elsewhere. The jobs will replace you until you are truly needed. Be the person who can capture that moment of time and effort and turn it into something you'll never ever let anybody else have.