Honored to meet President George W. Bush. It just shows the power of networking.
This is why, if you are job searching or starting your business.
My 1 piece of advice to you is to network. As my grandmother would say, "If it didn't open, it's not your door."
Keep sowing seeds. Yes, the ground may look bare.
Time is passing, and it "seems" nothing is happening but keep sowing seeds.
Stop listening to the negative voices of others. Stop listening to that negative voice in your head.
Speak positive words over your life. Keep going.
Your efforts will one day bear fruit.