A Jar Full Of Dreams

The key is to 'just start'. You don’t need everything figured out from the beginning: take action, learn, and adjust.

Mrs. Patel had been making pickles for as long as I could remember. Every time I visited my friend’s house, her kitchen smelled of spices: tangy mango, fiery chili, and the rich aroma of mustard oil. She always sent me home with a jar, and I’d savor every bite.

One day, I jokingly told her, “Mrs. Patel, you should sell these. They’re better than anything in stores!” She laughed it off, but a few weeks later, she called me. “Do you think people would actually buy them?”

We decided to test it. She gave out small jars to neighbors, and the response was immediate: people wanted more and were willing to pay. Encouraged, she researched permits, found affordable glass jars, and started selling at the farmers’ market. The first weekend, she sold out. A local grocery store soon agreed to stock her pickles.

Now, months later, Mrs. Patel’s pickles are a neighborhood favorite, and she’s expanding to online orders. She even joked, “Who knows? Maybe I’ll be on Shark Tank someday!”

Key Takeaway

If you’re good at something, go for it, not everyone can do what you can. Mrs. Patel didn’t overthink it; she just started.

So, if you're passionate about something: whether it's pickles, art, or even teaching your cat to dance, take that first step.