C A Pruit is a great example of why you should never give up on your dreams. He had dreamed of being a writer from a very early age, but he listened to the negativity of those around him who said he could never make a living as a writer. After more than 30 years of working a number of customer service and security jobs, he finally listened to his own heart. At the age of 52, he finally published his first book, "The Chapel" and has plans to write and publish many more .