But Sam was particularly interested in a software program that one company was developing. The ideas were never earthshaking, but one or two had some value. Regardless, at one of the company's internal meetings, a manager remarked that anyone who had as much persistence and enthusiasm as Sam, would probably make an important contribution sooner or later. Two weeks after that meeting, he was on the payroll. Not a key position, mind you, but in a job that would start a new career for him.
Enthusiasm knows no age barriers.
A 55 year-old executive had taken early retirement, but couldn't stand the slow pace. The only activity he enjoyed was landscaping. When he thought about returning to work, he decided he'd like to do something he thoroughly enjoyed. The obvious choice was landscaping. When he contacted the head of a local landscaping firm, the President was at first reluctant to hire him.