It is always refreshing to hear of someone who never shied away from hard work, even at a young age.

Several months ago, The Washington Post profiled a man who did what he needed to in order to accomplish his goals.  Even though Payam “Peter” Tabibian might not be a billionaire, he has found major success in his life.

Nearly three decades ago, Tabibian and his family fled from Iran and eventually found themselves in the United States.  Tabibian appeared to have learned quickly that opportunity is never far out of reach.

When he was in middle school, he started his first business – selling candy bars to classmates.  By the time he was 14, he started working at Burger King. His work wasn’t glamorous by any means, as he took out the trash, washed dishes and cleaned the parking lot. That didn’t deter Tabibian, though.  He spent years working at several Burger King restaurants and became the youngest manager at the L’Enfant Plaza location.

Tabibian had a hectic schedule, by anyone’s standards.  He went to school during the morning, worked in the afternoon at Burger King and then continued with an evening shift at the grocery store. It is easy to conclude that his strong work ethic and drive are what eventually led him to success.

There is a lot to Tabibian’s story, including that he founded Z-Burger, which has two locations.  These restaurants are now grossing millions every year. Tabibian is a true example of where hard work and determination can take you in life.

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