Let’s bring it back to you, sipping coffee on a Tuesday morning. Columbus’s journey wasn’t about being right—it was about persistence with a side of luck. He failed for eight years before a single yes.
Every time you feel stuck on a project or a career shift, remember: the money is often hidden in the connections you already have. Santángel didn’t believe in Columbus’s map; he believed in Isabella’s judgment.
So, next time someone says, “That’ll never work,” smile. You’re just one loan, one investor, or one brave tax loophole away from your own New World. And if all else fails? Rent a boat and see where the wind takes you. Just be sure to count your maravedis first.
