In fact, I would like to note that each of the great success stories<\/strong> are based on commitment, determination and willingness<\/strong> to fail and rise again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You get to only view the epitome of success-the successful businessman<\/strong> or businesswoman, the technology giant, the sportsman, the social activist<\/strong>-Little do you realise that success comes with a price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these people quit college, struggled to start again after failure<\/strong>, or began anew after being beaten back multiple times \u2013 these life changing stories<\/strong> are replete with moments that would turn any man to a quitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, what defines greatness in these leaders is their determination to achieve their goals<\/strong> despite the odds stacked against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we are going to explore 15 extraordinary stories<\/strong> of an ordinary person who turned into extraordinary performers. All of their stories are helpful in understanding inspiring experiences of successful people<\/strong>, especially the determination with which they turn challenges into future success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to get inspired? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their stories of hope and triumph<\/strong> are a lifelong narrative that has inspired many into new determinative success paths, so let\u2019s discover them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve Jobs<\/strong><\/a> is one among the famous personalities who brought into light the much famous brand called \u201cApple<\/strong>\u201d which actually doesn\u2019t require any introduction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n He dropped college after the first semester and went to Atari and saved money to start his own company. After that, alongside the talented engineer Steve Wozniak, he founded Apple in 1976<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite all the difficulties and failures<\/strong>, Steve remained the major driving force<\/strong> to turn this company into one of the most significant and valuable tech companies worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This incredibly talented man<\/strong> made an immeasurable difference in the industry and also the way we use technology in our daily lives \u2013 he is one of the most genuine pioneers that can be named who greatly influenced the progress of the industry<\/strong> and will be remembered for that for centuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thomas Edison<\/strong><\/a> was the most exceptional scientist of the late nineteenth-century<\/strong> and the bulb\u2019s inventor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his childhood he started his own business when he was 12 years old, he started selling newspapers and fruits which were suggestive of his future expertise in managing resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting up his laboratory in New York he toiled and sweated in the field of science<\/strong> and invention. In the course of inventing the light bulb<\/strong> before it was fully realised, Edison suffered a number of defeats, the reality of which have thousand failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of his dedication to experimentation and discovery<\/strong> set him apart from others, and therefore, he became light\u2019s bearer and an invincible force<\/strong> in the invention realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The name that is associated with advanced technological invention<\/strong> and the spirit of giving is Bill Gates<\/a>. Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft<\/strong> Company which has played a crucial role in changing the face of personal computing,<\/strong> by bringing out cheap and easy to use software<\/strong> to the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The kid was probably a smart one, a young programmer enthusiast who had left Harvard University<\/strong> to pursue his dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although he started early, it was even with his childhood friend Paul Allen<\/strong> that formed Microsoft in 1975<\/strong> that made a revolution in the technological sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their real success came with the release of MS-DOS<\/strong> which later graduated to Windows<\/strong>, a GUI based operating system that changed the persona of personal computing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Gates\u2019 course did not go without some obstacles; At the core of the infancy, Microsoft was challenged by legal cases, and intensive rivalry<\/strong>, but Gates’ leadership thinking and business skills enabled the company to ascend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He was very much the perfectionist<\/strong> and never shirked from hard work<\/strong> or pushed the team to the limits and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They all remember the vision of having a PC on each desk<\/strong> , though it may be slightly misquoted but today such vision was a revolution that has significantly transformed the world of work, learning<\/strong> and communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Gates decided to retire from Microsoft, he thought of changing his status to a philanthropist. With his then-wife Melinda, he formed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation <\/strong>that was voted the world\u2019s biggest private charitable foundation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The foundation<\/strong> is very active and contributes to solving problems<\/strong> around the world; it deals with such issues as health, education, and poverty.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gates\u2019 life experience is a true example of the mission, good idea, and improvement of the world<\/strong> with inspiration to other students and many people to follow their dreams and become successful to make a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most humble and visionary industrial giants of India<\/strong> is the Ratan Tata<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> As the chairman of Tata group<\/strong> he converted a conventional commercial conglomerate into an international titan with operations in every sector ranging from steel to automobile<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, contrary to many rich dilettantes who merely leaned on their family\u2019s affection to build their success, Tata was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He began his career at the lowest level on the operational value chain of Tata Steel, aggregating functional knowledge of the company from the grassroots level. This acquired knowledge helped him to gain experience in industry as well as in the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the leadership of Ratan Tata<\/strong> at the helm, Tata Group also took on a marvellous industrial makeover<\/strong>. He was instrumental in many path breaking deals <\/strong>like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel <\/strong>which put Indian industry on the world map. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes him stand out, however, is that much of his work is aimed at social good and social solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He introduced the Tata nano, a car that is an affordable way into car owning for the man on the street. Everyone understood his good intention of serving the larger community of the project despite the many challenges affecting the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ratan Tata has been not only a great businessman<\/strong> but also an ethical leader, and philanthropist<\/strong> as well. He continues to inspire young entrepreneurs and students<\/strong> with his mantra: \u201cI don\u2019t believe in taking the right decisions. I do decide things and then I make that decision correct .\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n He proves that one can come from anywhere, it is not necessarily your privilege that gives birth to success but your value, humility and how you use your business to impact the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The man who is perfect for this description of the modern innovator is Elon Musk<\/strong><\/a>, who is actually referred to as the real-life Iron Man, Tony Stark. Elon Musk<\/strong>, now considered amongst the most important businessmen of our generation,<\/strong> did not have an easy path to get to where he is today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n South African born Musk <\/strong>was underprivileged during his childhood and was bullied severally. He migrated to the U.S. for improved life and carved a plan<\/strong> of studying at the University of Pennsylvania<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he was a great business minded man that he dumped Stanford University<\/strong> within two days to fully embrace the technical world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n His first companies were Zip2 and PayPal <\/strong>through which he built his wealth. However, his real impact came with his bold and visionary ventures: Tesla and SpaceX. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Musk received criticism and thousands of failures, however, he remained unbending<\/strong>. Tesla changed the paradigm<\/strong> in the electric vehicle industry<\/strong> and people realised that the utilitarian value of electric cars is not the only thing that they should aim for when choosing a vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, SpaceX had broader goals<\/strong>, or could have, and was soaring to the literal stars if one took the time to consider. It was the first time when a private company<\/strong> sent a spacecraft<\/strong> to the International Space Station<\/strong> \u2013 enhancing its future missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grand plan laid out by Elon Musk is not only limited to conquering space, but also in creating a progressive idea for space living<\/strong>. He plans to send people to Mars thus making mankind a two planet species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He has some conflicts of character and authenticity,<\/strong> as well as high temper<\/strong>. Still, his passion for innovation and radical thoughts<\/strong> motivate students from all over the globe to follow their dreams and take a lot of risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That is why Musk\u2019s life story and his approach to thinking and trying to challenge the impossible are unique examples of creativity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n J.K. Rowling<\/a> is the one who originated Harry Potter<\/strong>. But it was not very easy for her to come to this stage. First, she married a man who had a daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But after some time, they separated, she said, which was a really setback phase in her life. Two years later she finished Harry Potter but twelve publications turned it down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite facing rejection, the same J.K. Rowling didn\u2019t give up<\/strong> and eventually the tale of Harry Potter is the success that came out of this. She was able to work hard<\/strong> with a great writing skill<\/strong> and thus she overcame the obstacles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fantastic & magical ride of the wizarding world<\/strong> started, enchanting millions of people worldwide and making Rowing a literary giant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basketball team in his school rejected Michael Jordan<\/a> based on his height. However passion yearned him to be a basketball legend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael Jordan<\/strong> has always been a gym rat who keeps practising his shots at the basketball court. When there was a vacancy for the player, he was selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael Jordan was once a young boy whose dreams of being a basketball player were shattered<\/strong> by his tall stature but his hard work made him one of the best basketball players.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the incredible move of changing from an ostracised to the great basketball player, Michael Jordan\u2019s diligence, mentoring<\/strong>, and the six times NBA champions<\/strong> \u2013 Chicago bulls make him to be among the best basketball players ever<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even today, it is said he is touching millions of upcoming athletes<\/strong> globally by his spirit of perseverance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At the school, Walter Elias Disney<\/strong><\/a> was a talented boy who knew to make random cartoon sketches. At the age of 19, he began a cartoon motion picture company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But at the age of 22, he failed and became bankrupt. Disney changed the entertainment business when he co-founded the Walt Disney Company<\/strong> that later grew to become one of the largest entertainment companies in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from Mickey Mouse<\/strong> he created other characters that are very iconic such as Donald Duck, Goofy<\/strong> among others thus making an indelible mark on popular culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His entrepreneurial mind led to the creation of Disneyland in the year 1955<\/strong>, this was one of scaled entertainment in theme parks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney\u2019s company did not die with him but developed to become a large corporation that not only deals with producing cartoons<\/strong> and movies <\/strong>but also owning radio and television networks, theme parks, and film industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walt Disney is a hero<\/strong> for the people across the globe because of his tenacity, innovativeness<\/strong> and how he was able to transform challenges into opportunities <\/strong>whereby he was able to make people believe in the dream he had of entertaining people through his creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There would be almost everyone who loves to take meals from the KFC food production<\/strong> line. But it was not easy to start something that will change the taste buds of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beginning was not easy at all<\/strong>. The life of Colonel Sanders<\/a> was full of rejections; besides, he did not pass his school and dropped out. After that he began some companies which became unfruitful and began selling fried chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He later attempted in the food industry and established KFC the fast food restaurant<\/strong> where he made his delectable fried chickens famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was diligent in his work which resulted in coming up with the renowned secret recipe of fried chicken<\/strong> and he also embarked on a process of brand establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This yielded results in the future<\/strong> when he was able to sell the company for 2 million dollars; which was a major achievement for him in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanders\u2019 story demonstrates that it is possible to rise up<\/strong>, despite the hardships one has to go through and how important it is to never give up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, everyone knows about the Ford company<\/strong>. However; this was not possible to take it to such heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Steve Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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