I was a big fan of 'The Smurfs' growing up even though by default - my mom used to force me to watch because she was a 'Smurfs' fan.
I did work at a mall in college - I think retail/customer service is just one...
My mom is in the navy and my dad works for the army but I never called them...
I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything even nature.