Perseverance (Famous People Who Have Persevered)

Which athlete overcame rejection at school to become one of the best basketball players ever?

• Kobe Bryant

• Magic Johnson

• Michael Jordan

Which female singer was dropped by her record label after 3 months but now net worth is Millions?

• Beyonce

• Lady Gaga

• Taylor Swift

Who overcame being told he 'Lacked imagination and had no good ideas?

• Steve Jobs

• Walt Disney

• Vincent Van Goh

Which successful writer started off as a single parent living off government assistance?

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• Dr. Seuss

Which rapper couldn't get a record deal but now owns his own label and is worth over $550 million

• Kanye West

• Jay Z

• Eminem

Which South African leader was sent to prison for 3 decades

• Mahatma Ghandi

• Jacob Zuma

• Nelson Mandela

Which movies demonstrates perseverance?

• ET

• A Dog's Way Home

• Star Wars

Who was cut from his team at age 11 for a growth hormone deficiency and became the one of the greatest all time players at their sport?

• Abby Wambach

• Leo Messi

• Mohammad Ali

Who was demoted from her job as a news anchor because she "wasn't fit for TV?

• Oprah Winfrey

• Hilary Clinton

• Madonna

If you fail at something what can you do to persevere?

• Learn from your mistakes

• Practice or work more

• quit and find something else to do

• Stay determined