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Today we’re going to look at how a housewife who was told by her husband that her business concept was a “stupid idea” created an international brand with almost 500 retail locations. “The greatest failure is not to try. Had I listened to all the people during the course of my life who said, “You can’t. You’ll fail. It won’t work. You don’t have…,” I wouldn’t be here today.” – Debbi Fields Action Item #1: Don’t Let Rejection Hold You Back Every new business is going to have its share of doubters.