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Dec 31, 2020 · To put things into perspective, here are 14 success stories of some of the most famous people who began their careers with initial setbacks. Success doesn’t come overnight, but so long as you don’t give up, it will be there waiting for you. 1. Steven Spielberg
Jan 27, 2024 · Success stories are invigorating, and a great one can provide us with a renewed hope, that despite things feeling unimaginably hard and seemingly hopeless, we can still achieve our dreams. So, here are some of the best real life inspirational stories of success we’ve ever studied.
- J.K. Rowling. Rowling had just gotten a divorce, was on government aid, and could barely afford to feed her baby in 1994, just three years before the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, was published.
- Stephen King. King was broke and struggling when he was first trying to write. He lived in a trailer with his wife—also a writer—and they both worked multiple jobs to support their family while pursuing their craft.
- Jim Carrey. When Carrey was 14 years old, his father lost his job, and his family hit rough times. They moved into a VW van on a relative’s lawn, and the young aspiring comedian—who was so dedicated to his craft that he mailed his resume to The Carroll Burnett Show just a few years earlier, at age 10—took an eight-hours-per-day factory job after school to help make ends meet.
- Tyler Perry. Perry had a rough childhood. He was physically and sexually abused growing up, got kicked out of high school, and tried to commit suicide twice—once as a preteen and again at 22.
- Oprah Winfrey. There are very few people famous enough to be able to go by only one name. However, when you say Oprah, there is only one person that comes to mind.
- J.K. Rowling. Who would have thought that one day, there would be a series of books that would equally capture the heart and minds of children and adults alike?
- Tom Cruise. When you think of movie star power, Tom Cruise is one of the first names that come to mind. He has had a career spanning over three decades and he continues to take on hits like Mission Impossible and Top Gun.
- Tyler Perry. Tyler Perry went from homeless to billionaire in a relatively short amount of time. As the creator and star of several successful films, Tyler Perry has become an icon in the entertainment industry.
Dec 28, 2022 · Insider rounded up famous people who found success in their 30s, 40s, or later. The list includes the likes of Eric Yuan, Arianna Huffington, and Laverne Cox.
Jul 5, 2022 · Get inspired by the success stories of some of the most famous and iconic celebrities, entrepreneurs and public figures in the world. These 15 people are living proof that you can succeed, even when the world is seemingly against you!
May 20, 2016 · Do you ever feel like things are stacked against you? Consider how many people succeeded despite the odds. Ask yourself which helps more -- having advantages or learning to overcome adversity?...
