However, he persisted because of Joey’s optimism. In the hopes of one day being able to tell Flora good news, he put off calling her. He spoke to Dan with conviction, asking, “When will I be able to earn enough money to pay all of my bills?” Consistently encouraging, Dan said, “Don’t worry, Joey. Nearly there, you will be. Even though Joey’s financial problems were threatening to ruin his aspirations, these remarks gave him optimism.

Joey found that his journey was more difficult than he had anticipated as time progressed. But a surprising turn of events was about to unfold. Joey was saved from certain death on a frigid, frosty day by an old man called Mr. Clark, whose kind smile and intelligent eyes betrayed a lifetime of wisdom.

Mr. Clark gave Joey a business card and told him, “Keep going, young man,” after he helped him. Greatness is your inevitable destiny. Mr. Clark’s statements both baffled and fascinated Joey. Unaware that this serendipitous meeting would transform his life, he held onto the card as a symbol of optimism.