The losses in my hot dog business caused by the recent torrential rains have been deeply frustrating, but I remain determined to overcome this adversity. Selling hot dogs requires daily consistency. Above all, I thank God for my health, my life, and a safe roof over my head each morning despite the difficult situation.
The weekend was devastating nationwide due to an unusually severe thunderstorm. While my neighborhood didn't suffer major damage, floodwaters swept away homes, vehicles, and trees in other regions, tragically leaving people dead and missing.
The frequency of these weather events disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations. Seeing citizens trying to save their cars or motorcycles reflects the immense effort they've put in over years to acquire property in our current economic climate. Although life is the only irreplaceable thing, the impact of losing what you've built is truly painful.
Years ago, I bought my hot dog cart with the fruits of my labor. However, when the economic situation made the business unsustainable, I had to put it on hold and emigrate. After returning, I resumed my business, navigating constant economic ups and downs.
In the last three weeks, sales have dropped drastically. The continuous rainfall is preventing me from working normally and has caused the loss of perishable goods. When the rain intensifies, customers take shelter in their homes, completely halting activity on the street.
Despite the temptation to give up, I recognize that bad weather is temporary. Maintaining consistency and discipline is essential to get through these difficult days. Frustration is a passing state; determination must be constant.
I often recall the business career of Ray Kroc, who transformed McDonald's into a global business model. For decades, Kroc crisscrossed the United States selling milkshake machines amidst economic recessions, constant rejections, and workdays ruined by bad weather.
At 52, battling diabetes and arthritis, Kroc didn't give up his sales work. His perseverance led him to partner with the McDonald brothers and revolutionize the industry. During that journey, he adopted a motto of persistence originally attributed to the U.S. president. Calvin Coolidge
"Nothing in the world can replace persistence. Talent won't; unrewarded geniuses are common. Education won't; the world is full of educated but forgotten people. Only persistence and determination are omnipotent."
The recent rains slowed sales at my hot dog cart, but they won't eliminate my work ethic. When the weather improves, business will pick up again.
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