23/08/2026
MONDAY MOTIVATION | PASSION • DETERMINATION • RESILIENCE
Every successful business has a story behind it — and Melanie Perkins is a powerful reminder that success rarely happens overnight.
Before Canva became one of the world's most recognised technology companies, Melanie faced rejection after rejection from investors.
But she kept going.
She had PASSION for her vision — to make design simple and accessible to everyone.
She had DETERMINATION to keep knocking on doors, even when those doors kept closing.
And most importantly, she had RESILIENCE — the ability to hear “No” without allowing it to destroy her belief in what was possible.
Today, Canva is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world.
But perhaps the most inspiring part of Melanie's journey isn't simply how successful Canva became.
It's that she kept believing before everyone else did.
As entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders, there will be moments when things don't go according to plan.
There will be rejection, setbacks, and people who don't believe in your vision.
Keep going anyway.
Because sometimes the difference between a dream that disappears and a dream that becomes reality is simply having the courage to try one more time.
At Atlas Business Consulting & Mentoring Services, we believe that strategy gives you direction — but Passion, Determination and Resilience gives you the strength to stay the course.
Believe in your vision.
Learn from every setback.
Keep moving forward.
Your next “YES” could be waiting just beyond your last “NO.”
Have an amazing Monday everyone an incredible start to the week.
From the Team at Atlas Business Consulting and Mentoring Services
