“PATIENCE and PERSISTENCE” as the SECRET to SUCCESS”
Bill Porter (September 9, 1932 — December 3, 2013) was an American salesman, born with cerebral palsy. He was unable to gain employment due to his cerebral palsy but refused to go on disability.
Porter eventually convinced Watkins Incorporated to give him a door to door salesman job, selling its products (household products like small appliances and laundry soap) walking a seven-mile route in the Portland area. He eventually became Watkins’ top seller, and worked for the company for over forty years.
Bill Porter’s Mother taught him “Patience and Persistence” as the secret to success. Despite his crippling cerebral palsy, he used humor, initiative and warmth to make his way as a salesman and to make a difference in the lives of his customers.
See the Documentary — Door to Door with Bill Porter played by Bill Macy and Helen Mirren on released in 2002. A Must See!
Google — Bill Porter. It will have an impact on your life. We can overcome any challenge and attain any goal. It takes courage not to be discouraged.”
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ― Winston S. Churchill
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