We should never let our experience influence what we think about our potential.
Desire is the great equalizer.
Your attitude is more important that your aptitude.
You don't build a business --you build people-- and then people build the business.
People are basically the same the world over. Everybody wants the same things - to be happy, to be healthy, to be at least reasonably prosperous, and to be secure. They want friends, peace of mind, good family relationships, and hope that tomorrow is going to be even better than today.
Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours.