Don't quit now, we might just as well lock the door and throw away the key.

It had been a tough month for Sarah, as she was struggling to find a job and pay her bills. Each day she woke up early, sent out countless cover letters and resumes, but every time she heard "we might just as well lock the door and throw away the key," it felt like a punch to her gut. But Sarah was determined – she refused to give up. Instead, she went to local businesses and begged for odd jobs, anything that would help her make ends meet.

She humility and perseverance paid off and she landed a temporary position as a receptionist at a local law office. Though it was far from her dream job, it was a starting point, and Sarah took it with gratitude. She knew that if she quit now, there might just as well lock the door and throw away the key.

While Sarah continued to search for a more fulfilling job, she made sure to continue her education. She returned to school to study business, with hopes of eventually opening her own company. It was not an easy path, but Sarah kept pushing forward, eager to build a better future for herself and her family.

She found strength in her family and friends, who made sure she never truly alone. They lifted her up when she fell, showered her with words of encouragement, and reminded her of her dreams and aspirations. Their love and support gave her the motivation to keep moving forward, even when progress felt like it was coming at a crawl.

Time passed and Sarah eventually landed her dream job. She had faced numerous setbacks, struggled with unspeakable lows, and yet she had never given up. She had indeed experienced a little bit of loss, but she had also discovered an immense amount of pride in surmounting those challenges. She had defied the odds and chased her dreams, no matter how difficult the road might be.

More importantly, she proved to herself that saying “I can’t” was never the right choice. Challenging yourself and never letting a door close without giving it a good, solid push – that was the key to unlocking the full potential of life and living the best story you can. So she hung on, she persevered, and she never, ever gave up.