Thomas A. Edison famously said “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” The 25 incredible stories below show how the most successful people in the world overcame many obstacles and rejections to get there.
From Marilyn Monroe who was told she wasn’t pretty enough to Bill Gates’ failed business ventures, these movie stars, business magnates and other bigwigs experienced failure before they found fame and fortune. If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.
Look through the list for some serious inspiration.
Thomas Edison
Steven Spielberg
Stephen King
Stan Smith
Soichiro Honda
R.H Macy
Oprah Winfrey
Marilyn Monroe
Lucille Ball
John London
Jerry Seinfeld
Isaac Newton
Henry Ford
Harrison Ford
Harland David Sanders
Fred Astaire
Elvis Presley
Charlie Chaplin
Charles Darwin
Bill Gates
Albert Einstein
Akio Morita, Founder of Sony
Winston Churchill
Walt Disney
Vincent Van Gogh
The stories of these incredible people stress one of the most important lessons of all: Never ever give up. These folks remained focused on their goals, and achieved massive success eventually. Share these inspiring stories with others below.