Albert Einstein Albert Einstein is the most striking example of the great losers, earning first place in the list. As a child, he began to speak only in 4 years and I could not learn to read until 7 years. He studied so weak that teachers (and parents) considered it "stupid" and "mentally retarded" and said that he never will not achieve anything. But Einstein just think differently. In 1921 he received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect and "for the ministry of theoretical physics." A theoretical physicist, one of the founders of modern theoretical physics, social activist and humanist, an honorary doctor of 20 leading universities in the world, a member of many Academies of Sciences, author of over 300 scientific papers and about 150 books and articles in various fields, who developed several important physical theories and predicted "quantum teleportation", today considered one of the most eminent scientists of the 20th century.
Walt Disney The man who gave the world Disneyland and one of the iconic figures of popular culture - Mickey Mouse, was fired from the newspaper for the "lack of imagination and lack of original ideas." His first animation studio went bankrupt. According to legend, Disney refused 302 times before he got financing for the creation of Disneyland. Today we find it hard to imagine my childhood without the amazing animation of this great producer, director, screenwriter and artist-animator. And although one of the most famous cartoonists of all time and has undergone more than a collapse of several of his initiatives, but to date the corporation known as The Walt Disney Company earns an average of about $ 30 billion a year.
Bill Gates is the most obscenely rich man of the world, was expelled from Harvard University, where he is still called "the most successful dropout." The founder and largest shareholder to Microsoft, which literally changed the entire world culture of the 20th century, simplifying the use of computers for over 10 years is considered to be the richest man on the planet, whose wealth in 2012 was estimated by Forbes magazine at $ 66 billion. The funny thing is that founding a company producing software (which became Microsoft), he bought the software from "someone" for only 50 dollars
Steve Jobs 6 months after admission to Reed College, Jobs was expelled, though he was still a year attended some classes with the permission of the dean. In 30 years, he was unceremoniously "default" was removed from the company, which he also founded. But it is very short academic history was not lost. Most likely, Apple Computer, iMac and iPad would not see its existence, if Steve Jobs was in college. And Mac would not be the set of fonts, if he is not carried away by the course of calligraphy in Reed.
Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Small poorly in school and had a speech problem. In 6 th grade was the last performance on exams at the Royal Military College, where he did not shine too much success, passed only on the third attempt and lost on every public office he had occupied. However, at the age of 62 years, Churchill became Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Second World War. Today it is recognized as one of the most important leaders of the British and world history.
Thomas Edison in Edison's childhood teacher once told him he was too stupid to learn something. And yet, before the first working light bulb, he created around 9000 failed experiments. Given all this, the list of successful losers would not be complete without Thomas Edison, the owner of the patents in 1093, which gave the world a lot of inventions that would change his life in the 20th century. Although, they say that Edison was still the crook and swindler who stole all their inventions from other scientists ...
Steven Spielberg Taking off from school at an early age, he was persuaded to return to the classroom for children with learning difficulties. But this happiness did not last long. A month later he was expelled again forever. But this is not saddened by Steven Spielberg most, and the inability to go to film school at the University of Southern California, of which he dreamed. He was denied three times, citing the fact that he was "too untalented." Instead, Spielberg admitted to the University of California at Long Beach, and ended up becoming the director of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, worth $ 2.7 billion, received 3 Oscars, the Order of the Legion of Honor, the Medal of Freedom, as well as an honorary academic degree in 1994 year of film school, which he refused three times
Marilyn Monroe entire life wandering on foster families, under the help of the military magazine photographer, Norma Jeane Mortenson, decided to try their luck in Hollywood. In 1947, a year after signing the contract, the company 20th Century-Fox denies the young actress, considering it an unattractive and unable to play. Eventually, Marilyn Monroe became the most popular blonde mankind, one of the most iconic actresses, pop idol and sex symbol of all time.
Soichiro Honda After World War II, Soichiro Honda was refused during the interview as an engineer at Toyota Motor Corporation. An unemployed mechanic self-taught started making motorcycles who bought neighbors, which led to the discovery of his own company «Honda», which has grown into the largest international industrial company, a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, surpassed the Chrysler and GM, and its founder made a billionaire.
Fred Astaire At the first audition Fred Astaire judge wrote in the report: "I do not know how to play. He does not know how to sing. Balding. A little dancing. " Today Astaire is dancing and singing cinema legend, one the most outstanding dancers of all time, and in addition also a great smoothie.
Oprah Winfrey A long time ago Oprah Winfrey was fired from his post as TV reporter, explaining that it is "not suitable for television." Today Oprah is synonymous with modern TV, thanks to the talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show." It is perceived as a very influential lady, inspiring people with his positive and optimistic programs.
Vincent Van Gogh in all his life unrecognized genius Vincent Van Gogh sold only one painting, and then his friend. Very often I am starving artist, but has created about 800 paintings that nobody needed. Today it is considered a classic of post-impressionism, one of the greatest artists of all time, created the priceless works of art, the most expensive of which is estimated at $ 142.7 million.
Henry Ford's first company went bankrupt Ford. Second, he threw himself out of a disagreement. The third went on a sloping due to lower sales. All this did not stop Henry Ford on the way to the creation of Ford Motor Company, the first to apply the assembly line in the production of affordable cars in the world. He not only revolutionized the industry of the United States and Europe, but also extremely influenced the economy and society of the 20th century. The combination of mass production, high wages and low prices gave rise to the concept of "Fordism", making it one of the three most famous and wealthiest people in the world at that time.
JK Rowling at some point in their lives JK Rowling sat without a penny, very depressed, divorced, unemployed, forced to raise a daughter alone for social insurance, simultaneously creating a manuscript of the first Harry Potter book. Life does not seem very sweet, this manuscript rejected 12 publishers. To date, Rowling is recognized worldwide as a genius 7 Harry Potter books, has become a global brand, is estimated at 15 billion dollars. This is the first billionaire earned on writing.
Stephen King Stephen King could be the record for the failure of the publisher. His first "Carrie" novel rejected 30 times. So King and I threw the manuscript in the trash, from which was later removed his wife and, apparently, not in vain. About 50 of his novels have dispersed about 350 million copies worldwide. It was he, the king of horror that made us afraid of clowns ...
Michael Jordan Michael Jordan said, "I did not score a basket in more than 9,000 goals in his career. I've lost almost 300 games. In 26 cases, blamed to score the winning goal at me, and I missed. Again and again I have failed, and that's why I got such a success. " But few know that in high school Jordan threw the school's basketball team for the "lack of skills". Then he went home, locked himself in his room and cried all day. But, as time passed, and Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player of all time, whose proud to wear coveted number 23 on his shirt all the boys keen on sports. This phenomenal athlete, combines a unique combination of grace, speed, strength, skill, ability to improvise and unquenchable thirst for competition, without assistance managed to redefine the concept of NBA superstar.
"The Beatles" It is difficult to believe that the Quartet Musicians and enthusiasts, many record companies have refused, arguing that "guitar groups become obsolete her." And Decca Recording Studios and said: "We do not like their sound. They have no future in shoubiznesse ". Who knew that the «Beatles» will sign a contract with the EMI, Bittlmaniyu brought to the United States and become the biggest band in the history of music, whose fame will shake many more generations for many years after the breakup of the group.