Change is what helps us grow. Many people wait for others to make the first move. But the greatest change doesn’t happen around you—it comes from within.

I reconnected with Javed Bhaghani—President at Biscayne Hospitality and my former manager—to learn his secrets for success. A bullied child, mentors and the junior achievement business program helped young Javed gain much-needed confidence to realize he could be successful at anything. But would he grow enough rhino skin to help him deal with constant rejection?

Here's what door-to-door sales, team management, business failure, custom furniture, and a kidney transplant taught Javed about doing the thing.