[blockquote source=”Paulo Coelho”]Don’t give up. Remember, it’s always the last key on the key ring that opens the door.[/blockquote]

I don’t usually post these sorts of things, but…I have to say, I was quite moved by this story’s most brilliant, happy ending. And, knowing that there is always a case when someone out there may need just a little boost to their journey.

The story is about a young man, who was devastated when life pulled him away from his ‘dream job path.’ But, in spite of the pain of this nearly bone-crushing blow, this young man…continued on…undaunted.

His name was Brian Acton, who had just left his job as Vice President of Engineering at Yahoo, Inc. to pursue his life-long ambition. But, sadly when the social media giants heard of this plan, they turned him away – thinking him not too terribly suited.

Good thing for Brian, he didn’t give up so easily.

Little did he know at the time, that the Universe had charted a far better pathway.

My dears, so much can happen in the span of just a few short years.

In spite of his setbacks, Brian went on to develop, and further refine his idea. And, in time, co-founded his very first corporation, “WhatsApp” – which became home to a brand new, and rather revolutionary messaging service.

At first, the social media ‘Megalodons’ barely feigned interest – and, resting on their laurels of having been ‘so very much bigger.’

Yet still, he persevered…soon becoming a force to be reckoned with.

“Almost five years ago we started WhatsApp with a simple mission: building a cool product used globally by everybody. Nothing else mattered to us.” 

And, just four years after having turned him away, Facebook finally conceded their loss…offering a record-breaking $19 billion USD for purchase of his service.

My dears, now that’s a story worth telling.

And, a most important reminder that sometimes what seems to be the end, is only just the beginning.

Namaste, and much love on this day, my dears…