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    This document discusses how many famous and influential figures experienced failure or setbacks early in their careers but went on to achieve great success. Some key examples include: Beethoven who was deaf but became a renowned composer; Einstein who was initially considered mentally retarded but won a Nobel Prize; and Abraham Lincoln who failed in many early endeavors but became a highly influential president. The overall message is that failure can be a stepping stone to future success if one never gives up.

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    This document discusses how many famous and influential figures experienced failure or setbacks early in their careers but went on to achieve great success. Some key examples include: Beethoven who was deaf but became a renowned composer; Einstein who was initially considered mentally retarded but won a Nobel Prize; and Abraham Lincoln who failed in many early endeavors but became a highly influential president. The overall message is that failure can be a stepping stone to future success if one never gives up.

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    This document discusses how many famous and influential figures experienced failure or setbacks early in their careers but went on to achieve great success. Some key examples include: Beethoven who was deaf but became a renowned composer; Einstein who was initially considered mentally retarded but won a Nobel Prize; and Abraham Lincoln who failed in many early endeavors but became a highly influential president. The overall message is that failure can be a stepping stone to future success if one never gives up.

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    FAILURE: STEPPING STONE TO SUCCESS

    Beethoven's composer said Beethoven "as a composer is hopeless." Beethoven was deaf in his 20s. Beethoven
    composed music despite that and went on to become one of the best-known figures for Western Classical Music.

    Albert Einstein didn’t speak till he was four. During his school times, Albert Einstein was considered to be
    mentally retarded. Einstein then went on to win the Nobel Prize for his thesis on Photoelectric effect and his crown
    jewel, Theory of relativity.

    Abraham Lincoln's wife died, his business failed, he suffered a nervous breakdown, lost in the elections 10 times
    before becoming one of the most influential Presidents of USA.

    Madam Curie used to fail in chemistry. She won a Nobel Prize in CHEMISTRY!!

    Winston Churchill failed as a 6th grader. He eventually went on to become one of the BEST prime ministers of
    England.

    Michael Jordan was eliminated from his school basketball team. He then won 6 National Championships in
    Basketball.

    Thomas Alva Edison was told by his teacher that he was too stupid. But he went on to create many useful
    electronic devices for the 21st century, including bulbs.

    Walt Disney was dismissed by a newspaper because he was too "unimaginative" and didn’t have "any original
    ideas". But see, one of the movies or shows of Disney might be your all-time favorite.

    The Beatles were disregarded by Decca records that told them, "We don’t like your music. Group of guitars is on
    their way out!" The Beatles went on to become one of the greatest bands of all time.

    Isaac Newton did very poorly in his grade school. He went on to write Principia Mathematica and many
    principles for Physics.

    Steven Spielberg dropped out in high school. Then was enrolled in a disabled learning class. He dropped again
    and went on to become one of the most successful directors in the history of Hollywood.

    Marilyn Monroe was dropped by 20th century Fox as Darryl Zanuck thought she was unattractive. She
    eventually went on to become one of the best actresses and pop symbol of the century.

    Harrison Ford was dropped from Columbia Pictures. George Lucas thought he didn’t have it in him to act as Han
    Solo.

    Well the rest is history.


    Failure is the stepping-stone of success. Never, never, never give up!!! Surprise the World! Reach out! Do your
    best!

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