I was homeless once. If it wasn't for me asking for help from someone else I would not have saved up enough money to rent a hotel room for the night ($28.47) so I could shower and shave for an interview that I had at a local diner the next day.
Subsequently, I got the job (making $6.50 per hour) thanks to asking for help from strangers.
Subsequently, I met my wife at that place.
Subsequently, I managed to purchase this place 6 years after starting there.
Subsequently, 5 years later I purchased 3 more stores.
Now I own the largest chain on the eastern seaboard, including 145 franchise stores and 3 training facilities. Net worth over 980 million and growing. If you have ever ate out on the east coast you may have ate at one of my places (Applebee's).
Thanks to the few people who gave me a fresh start.
T.R. Browning
This is from the worlds largest private franchise owner.