Exercise:

Write a brief story about a character (real or imagined) facing a problem, and how they overcame it:

Once upon a time there was a young woman, Sarah, who had just graduated from college and was eager to start her career. She went to a job fair and sent out dozens of resumes. But, try as she might, she just couldn’t seem to get a job offer.

Frustrated and feeling like a failure, Sarah took a leap of faith and decided to start her own business. It was a daunting task but Sarah was determined to make it work. She reached out to mentors and industry leaders to get advice and get feedback on her ideas. With their help, she found her niche and created a successful business that empowered her to pursue her dream job.

Sarah overcame rejection and failure to become a business owner and soon a successful entrepreneur. She believed in herself and used the resources at her disposal to achieve her goals. Through her hard work and perseverance, she eventually found the career she was looking for.