11. ENTERPRISE – The Enterprise of Annie Malone
AFTERWORD Annie was full of enterprise as an opportunity seeker and some- one who was not afraid to try the unknown. To create the perfect hair grower, she used her willingness to take chances to overcome her fear of failure and her optimism by never doubting she would succeed. From her family to her friends to her city to the world, the more she thought of others’ needs and wants the more her busi- ness expanded. This was her perception at work and is a trait you can develop to great results. Annie’s courage and drive were evi- dent throughout the story. See how many examples of both you can find. Motivating others to help them get ahead was very important to Annie. This was her persuasion and is a trait you most certainly possess and will learn more about in the next story. “ A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill TO BE A GENIUS What opportunities did Annie take advantage of to make it as a very successful businesswoman? What jobs did she do that no one else wanted to do? What are some examples of how she tried the unknown? What jobs can you take on that others won’t touch? How can you turn these into good opportunities? Always acknowledge the success of your family and teammates. And acknowledge yourself for each success you create!
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