“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door!”
You have heard many success stories … “rags to riches,” they call them. Now, here is one that we would like to share with you. It is inspiring; It exemplifies the pride one should feel in their work. It talks about hustle and initiative. Best of all, it proves that despite how low one starts at the bottom, a janitor doesn’t have to live and die a janitor.
Please note that there are some discrepancies in the accounts of this story, but one thing will always remain true: Richard Montañez didn’t stop where he started as a janitor in the 1990s.
Key Points to Ponder
- Initiative: How Richard answers the call to initiative with ideas, lots of ideas
- Courage: He makes a call to the CEO and presents his idea in front of the big guys
- Resilience: How he keeps taking steps forward untill he gets to the top of the company
Finally, keep in mind how he learns from his mistakes. What could Richard Montañez have done differently in his career? If he had more courage, could he have turned his innovative idea into his own business? Contact BBCCH and see how we can help you turn your ideas into your next business venture.
Now click below and listen to this awesome podcast from NPR. If you would like to read the story instead, click here