15 Celebrities Whose Stories Will Inspire You to Keep on Chasing Your Dreams

15 Celebrities Whose Stories Will Inspire You to Keep on Chasing Your Dreams When things dont go your way, it can be easy toget down. But sometimes losing a job or a client isnt a bad thing, its just a little hiccup on your way to success. Many famous people actually found fame after failure. Whetzu sich you want tobe your own bossor work best as part of a company team, you may never know if you give up. By reading theinspiring storiesof those that have found success through failure, you can learn why persistence is key to finding your perfect career path orpaths.1. Oprah WinfreyPhoto via PinterestOprah may be an Academy Award-winning actress and the worlds fruchtwein famous talk-show host, but once upon a time, she was fired from herbeibei job as a TV anchor. Looks like she used her on-air experience to good fortune in the end.2. Michael JordanPhoto via PinterestMichael Jordan is now a legendary sports figure, but coaches werent always enamored with his talent. It was only through his extra hard work and dedication to his sport that his personenname has become synonymous with success as The Michael Jordan of Basketball.3. Steve JobsPhoto via PinterestSteve Jobsis the world-renowned brains behind Apple computers but before the company became the phenomenon it is today, Steve made plenty of mistakes. From hiring the wrong people to missteps in marketing, it was a struggle for Apple to become a household product.4. J.K. RowlingPhoto via PinterestJ.K. Rowling was a welfare mom before becoming a billionaire writer through her series of Harry Potter books and other titles. Her success hasnt stopped her from writing, and neither did her time in the poverty line.5. Abraham LincolnPhoto via PinterestAbraham Lincolns success has stood the test of time. But before becoming President of the United States, he lost a lot. In his personal life, he lost a wife and would eventually lose children as well. Professionally, he lost a job and many political races before making it to Washington.6. BeyoncPhoto via PinterestBeforeBeyoncKnowles was a single name phenomenon and even before she was part of Destinys Child, Beyonce was a failed pop star. As a kid, she was part of a group that lost onStar Search, a popular talent show. But she definitely won in the end.7. Elizabeth ArdenPhoto via PinterestElizabeths Arden beauty empire of Red Door Salons is going strong eons after the makeup mavens death. But before her products were in department stores around the world, Elizabeth suffered her share of setbacks as she partnered with the wrong woman before opening her renowned salons despite a lack of funding.8. Emily DickinsonPhoto via PinterestElizabeth Dickinson is one of those stories of unappreciated talent during her lifetime. Although she is a prolific poet, few of her poems were published while she lived and when they were, they were frequently altered.9. Emily BluntPhoto via PinterestEmily Blunt may have found fame after her distinctive turn as the snotty as sistant in The Devil Wears Prada, but before her acting career really took off, she had to overcome a severe stutter.10. Katy PerryPhoto via PinterestKaty Perry wasnt always a semi-controversial pop icon. Before cementing her status as an It-girl with quirky style and a long string of hits to her name, she had a lot of misses as a gospel singer.11. MadonnaPhoto via PinterestMadonnas talent has led her to be nicknamed the Queen of Pop, but once upon a time she was a struggling artist with dead-end jobs including getting fired from Dunkin Donuts before eventually being discovered through her perseverance in taking any job as a dancer or singer that she could land.12. Mary Kay AshPhoto via PinterestMary Kay Ash married young, had kids, got divorced and became disillusioned with working for a company. After taking an early retirement, Mary Kay wrote the business plan to what would become Mary Kay Cosmetics, a multi-level marketing strategy that continues to innovate and help women to be come their own bosses.13. Mark CubanPhoto via PinterestMark Cuban is now a shark, but in his younger days, the entrepreneur invested in businesses that were less than lucrative. Eventually, he learned from his mistakes to become the superstar success story that is frequently featured on TV.14. Jean NidetchPhoto via PinterestJean Nidetch isnt a household name, but her company is. Weight Watchers was the result of an overweight housewife growing tired of trying fad diets. She took the information she learned to finally drop pounds and turned her knowledge into one of the most successful diet plans of all time.15. Arianna HuffingtonPhoto via PinterestAs a media mogul, Arianna Huffington frequently credits her mother with her path to success. Arianna beat the odds by getting into one of Englands best schools despite not knowing much English and has continually reinvented herself in new cities with new projects, despite naysayers.--Carly Zinderman is a freelance content dienst specializi ng in lifestyle including travel, food, fashion, beauty, home decor, entertainment, health, fitness and wellness and green living.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women. Join us by reviewing your employer