Here are some folks who thought they could:
Donald Trump, now a filthy-rich real estate investor, got his start collecting soda bottles for the deposit money.
Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers washed dishes at a Chinese restaurant before hitting it big with his computers.
Johnny Depp donned makeup for his gig in a KISS tribute band as a young performer. Back then he often made about $25 a night – today he makes about $25 million a year.
Chris Rock started his career as a busboy at a Red Lobster in Queens, N.Y. His first jokes included, “The thing about Red Lobster is that if you work there, you can’t afford to eat there. You’re making minimum wage. A shrimp cost minimum wage!”
Lucille Ball was reportedly fired from an ice-cream shop for not remembering to add bananas to banana splits. Her famous skit wrapping candies from the conveyor belt came out of those early days in food service.
Tom Hanks started out as a popcorn and peanuts vendor at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Then he worked his way up to a hotel bellhop, carrying bags for the “stars.”
Brad Pitt drove limos, moved refrigerators and dressed up as a chicken trying to convince customers to visit a Mexican restaurant.
Do you think you can?
Wow! How encouraging. Huge opportunities have such humble beginnings.
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