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Do you know how Steve Jobs got his first job? and what it teaches us about success. When Steve Jobs was just 12 years old, he was building a gadget at home. But he hit a roadblock; he didn’t have the right parts. Now, most people would stop there. But not Jobs. He looked up the number of Bill Hewlett, the co-founder of Hewlett Packard, in the phone book and cold-called him at his house. Imagine that. A 12-year-old kid calling one of the most powerful men in tech… just to ask for spare parts. Now here’s the best part: Instead of getting ignored or scolded, Bill Hewlett was so impressed by Jobs' boldness that he not only sent him the parts but also gave him a summer internship at HP. That single moment of courage opened a door that most people wouldn’t even knock on. And this is what separates people who build extraordinary lives from those who stay stuck in hesitation. They ask. They risk rejection. They make the call. Because here’s the truth: If you don’t ask, the answer is always NO. So here’s one specific action you can take today: 👉 Write down one thing you’ve been hesitating to ask — a mentor, a client, a partner, an investor — and just send that message. Whether it’s a cold email or a DM, take the shot. You never know what might happen. And if you want more real stories and growth insights like this to help you scale your career or business — subscribe to our newsletter from the link in the comments 👇