Making a Commitment
Making a Commitment Jan 1973, India nationalized gold mines. Owners became victim. Freshly graduated from college, father died, 4 weeks later got married. Started selling little things to make living. Sold jewelry of mother to get released from hospital when born first baby daughter. Tried 3 businesses without money. 13NOV1975 moved Toronto, wife MBA got job at a bank $600 per month. Instead of telling unemployed, was telling 'Import Export Business' (fake). In a trade show, after a year, a young Canadian asked, how much money do you make from 'Import Export Business'. People can see, fake suit, tie etc. On suggestion of that youth, started car wash with him and making $25-55 a day. From newspaper, got job of selling vacuum cleaner, door to door. They offered $5 per demo. At knocking doors; different experiences; slam, just go, few took pity and called in. In one 'demo' one Indian offered selling insurance. It was Recruiting Campaign from a life insurance com...