What are some famous people who overcame adversity?

From Oprah Winfrey's scarred childhood to Bill Gates' failed business ventures, these people have been through the grinder, and came out even better than before. Their stories stress one of the most important lessons of all: Never ever give up. Scroll through the list for some serious inspiration. read more

From Oprah Winfrey's scarred childhood to Bill Gates' failed business ventures, these people have been through the grinder, and came out even better than before. Their stories stress one of the most important lessons of all: Never ever give up. read more

I've noticed how many extremely successful people had problems beyond what most of us face. To be sure, many successful people emerged from comfortable backgrounds and some problems keep many people from any chance at success, but we can still learn from the people below. read more

The Man of Tai Chi (I think the name suits him in a lotta' ways!) - overcame some devastating adversity like no other — His father, who was imprisoned in Hawaii for selling heroin, eventually left the family when he was three years old, while his mother married several times. read more