It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish
Chapter One
Taking Charge of My Life
In some ways, I was at the end of a journey. In others, it
was just a beginning. As the jet turned to land at JFK
International airport in New York, I looked out the window
and caught a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty. There
she was, standing majestically as if watching over this
great land.
I had long dreamed of coming to America to discover
my destiny. Although my return ticket was dated almost
exactly one year from today, I knew in my heart that this
was to be more than just a year. It was going to be the beginning
of my new life and my future. As scared and
alone as I felt, I also had feelings of exhilaration and
anticipation. I was coming to America to discover my
American dream.
The day I arrived in America, I was eighteen years
old, had only $20 in my pocket, and a dream in my heart.
I had accepted a position as a nanny and I was to be paid
the generous sum of $20 per week, plus the use of the
family car. While that might not seem like much to most
people, to me it was a lot. I had grown up in Cork City,
Ireland, under emotionally and financially challenging
circumstances, so this opportunity seemed ... read full excerpt from It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish!: The Success Secrets of a Top Member of the Mary Kay Independent Sales Force ebook
