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People who Succeeded

Despite Odds

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Let us learn about famous people who turned their failures into
extraordinary success against odds.

A renowned
scientist, Stephen
Hawking was diagnosed
with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis) disease at 21, a
disease which shuts down the
nerves. As a result, he lost the
ability to speak and move.
But he did not give up and A famous talk-
worked hard to become show host, Oprah
a leading scientist. Winfrey was born to a
housemaid and coal worker.
She struggled a lot in her
childhood. But she fought
against all odds and now is
J.K. Rowling is a
a millionaire and is called
well-known author of
the 'Queen of all
The Harry Potter Series.
Media'.
She was rejected by 12
publishers but did not
lose hope and eventually
became the richest
author.

Founder of Founder of the
Walmart, Sam Walt Disney Studio,
Walton grew up on a Walt Disney delivered
farm where he used to milk newspapers in his young
cows and sold milk. He also age. His creation Mickey
used to deliver newspapers. Mouse was rejected by MGM
With dedication and hard studios. But fighting against
work, he is now the founder all odds, he established
of the largest retail his own Disney Empire.
chain – Walmart.

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