During WWI, Amelia Earhart was a first-aid nurse in Toronto. She spent much of her free time watching the Royal Flying Corps train in the local airfield. Her interest of being a pilot was sparked and the seed of a dream was planted. After the war, while taking pre-med classes at Columbia University, she went on her first airplane ride. Her dream of flying became so big, she had to make it a reality. One year later, she began taking flight lessons, and soon after, purchased her first airplane.<\/p>\n
Word of her passion and capability spread. One day, she received a call that, although quite offensive, was filled with great opportunity. The man on the other line said something like this: <\/em><\/p>\n We have an investor who is willing to cover the cost of the first female transatlantic flight. The woman we really want won\u2019t do it, so we are calling you. You won\u2019t be able to fly the plane. You will be assisted by two men. We are going to pay them a ton of money but will pay you nothing, and there is a big chance that you will die.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n She had every reason to be offended. She deserved more. She was just as good as her male counterparts! She also had every reason to be terrified. The trip was filled with risk. Regardless, she said YES! It seems like Amelia understood that\u00a0you cannot wait for perfect conditions to start the path to your dreams<\/strong>. She knew that momentum is powerful, and that\u00a0you have to begin where you are and with what you have.\u00a0<\/strong>She was known to say, \u201cThe most effective way to do it, is to do it.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>She took the flight, and it was a success.<\/p>\n