I was an honor graduate from college at a time when women were not necessarily hired as professionals. So, I learned to work hard, do my best, and navigate and negotiate. I learned a good attitude and a smile would get just as far as knowing the facts. Generating a relationship with coworkers and clients was just as important as doing the job.

Long, hard decades of studying and bench research :) Giving up a social life for my career. Staying within my 1,5,10 year plan and budget. Dedication and care to each of my patients. Support from my children.

The real key is believing in yourself and persistence. Don't give up, Keep on keeping on. I was always thinking long term when I was younger. I retired at 43 and got bored and decided to work for a few more years.

I'm just starting out. I am currently a student studying beauty. I currently work from home. I get a few appointments a week to do people's make up and nails but one day I'd love to be as busy as anything and to work with amazing people.

Two master's degrees and experience+expertise in several domains. Law, healthcare, and data science. I consider myself curious, gritty, and ambitious. I value intellect, humility, and integrity. Always desire to learn new things.

Its important to know your why. We are all here to serve others and fulfill our purpose. Once you figure out what makes your heart sing, never give up on that. Focus, be persistent and dont take no for an answer. Anything is possible if you truly believe in yourself and your abilities. I have always believed in myself despite the opinions of others. I know we all have our seasons but I smile through it all with a heart of gratitude.

Failed numerous times just got up and tried again. I surround myself with people who are strong in areas that I am not. And as one of my favorite people once said " Give everything you do 100 % except when giving blood"

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it!! Be tenacious, strong, and stand up for what you believe in. I created a business that no one believed in and proved them all wrong!! If you are passionate about something, go for it!

I dont think it counts as a business career, but I never let my health issues define me and kept pushing no matter what. I followed my passion and majored in psychology, starting college early despite not being able to go to high school for health reasons. I graduated at 20 with my bachelors degree and got a job that I am very passionate about where I can help people. Im still pushing, preparing to apply to graduate school when I save enough. It never feels like hard work because I am doingwhat I love

The way that I feel I have achieved success in my career is by doing what is needed at the time and things that are not. If you see that things are exactly right, don't wait around for someone to fix it, you fix it yourself if you can. Asking for help is not a weakness. Not asking for help is. You have to try and try and keep trying. You never give up and then when you don't think you can try anymore, you try again until you get what you were after. You never stop moving forward. Sick, healthy,wealthy, or poor, you strive to be the best in your chosen and sometimes not chosen career. You work hard, you take care of yourself, as well as others and be the best you that you can be.

I have earned awards during my time as a freedom fighter during the war in Iraq, Baghdad. OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. In doing so, GOD has allowed me to live a healthy productive life in the civilian world. I am good for life, are you good?

No ones going to knock on your door and hand you your dreams on a silver platter. One needs to be realistic about their expectations, willing to learn from their mistakes and from others, and dedicate a lot of time to achieve their goals.

Making a difference has been my North Star for my career and life. I focus on growing my strengths and expanding on my unique abilities to help others achieve their happiness. I love what I do and that give me the energy to wake up every morning and do it over and over again. I am selfie made/entrepreneurial in nature and having a CEO mindset and can do attitude help me strive.

During my career years, I did many demonstrations of my work at no charge such as for the athletes after a 4th of July parade, in stores, at health fairs, and even on Santa Claus in the local downtown. Most clients were found this way or word of mouth.

Great parents who sent me to school! Attended a great University but the real learning came in my first career job as an accountant. An (ex) wife who put up with hard work/devotion to business. Plus alot of perseverance, great employees, and a lot of good fortune/luck!