"He knew that he was destined for greatness, but opportunity had not easily come his way. He heard the same thing again and again: he didn’t have enough experience. After numerous attempts at landing a job, he had to settle for a job as a clerk in a patent office. He did not let this deter him from his hopes and goals. Sure enough, this man went on to revolutionize scientific thinking in the 20th century. This man was Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein’s entrepreneurial spirit came through, even in those days at the patent office. His dogged persistence in pursuing his dreams paid off."