Have you ever had a dream and people told you to keep your day job? Have people rejected your idea of what you knew was your calling in life? If so, you are not alone. A lot of famous and successful people did not have the support of those they looked up to. Teachers and other authority figures told these people they couldn't make it.

The list of people who were rejected in their field include artists, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, television personalities, actors, actresses, inventors and writers.

Salaries quantify a price that the system is willing to pay for a skill. But what it does not take into account is your potential. Your potential comes into play as you experiment and evolve. To get into the highest paid brackets you obviously need to be highly proficient with your skill, identify gaps in the markets, identify emerging trends and create your presence in those areas. Your experiences, time invested and ability to adapt and expand will all count in your choices.