This basketball legend inspired millions by saying: “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Michael Jordan
This man was told he lacked creativity and was fired from a newspaper job before going on to create the Disney empire.
Walt Disney
This legendary boxer grew up in a rough neighborhood and was bullied as a child, but went on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Mike Tyson
This civil rights leader inspired millions with his 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr
A beloved talk show host and philanthropist, she encouraged self-belief with: “You become what you believe.”
Oprah Winfrey
This band was rejected by a major record label who said "guitar bands are on the way out," before becoming one of the greatest music groups of all time.
The Beatles
This Olympic gold medalist faced a life-threatening car accident, but went on to become the fastest man on two legs, breaking multiple world records.
Usain Bolt
This entrepreneur started Amazon in his garage and grew it into a global giant
Jeff Bezos
Known for his leadership and vision in the tech industry, this entrepreneur said: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”
Steve Jobs
This entrepreneur had his famous fried chicken recipe turned down over 1,000 times before building a fast-food empire
Colonel Sanders
This iconic musician was born with a visual impairment but became a legend in the music world, known for hits like “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely.”
Stevie Wonder
This basketball player is known for his inspirational story of overcoming adversity to become one of the greatest of all time
Michael Jordan
This influential leader and champion of nonviolence shared this wisdom: “You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no result.”
Mahatma Gandhi
This author faced rejection from multiple publishers before Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone became a global phenomenon, eventually making her one of the wealthiest women in the world.
J.K. Rowling
This NFL quarterback was drafted in the sixth round and was considered too short for the professional league. He went on to win seven Super Bowl championships.
Tom Brady
This tech visionary co-founded Microsoft and became a leading philanthropist.
Bill Gates
This famous physicist and author of A Brief History of Time said: “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.”
Stephen Hawking
This iconic inventor failed multiple times before successfully creating the light bulb, famously saying: “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
Thomas Edison
This Nobel Peace Prize laureate survived an assassination attempt after leading a movement for girls' education in Pakistan.
Malala Yousafzai
This woman founded Spanx and became a self-made billionaire.
Sara Blakely