A devastating shipwreck destroyed Harry Kellar’s livelihood, his access to money was disrupted, and the business he had spent years building was suddenly in jeopardy. Long before he …
A devastating shipwreck destroyed Harry Kellar’s livelihood, his access to money was disrupted, and the business he had spent years building was suddenly in jeopardy. Long before he …
Before Kelly Clarkson became an American Idol superstar, she was struggling financially, her Los Angeles apartment had burned, and she spent three nights sleeping in her car. Then …
A blockbuster made George Lucas a household name, but then a bank refused to finance his next film. After Star Wars became a worldwide phenomenon, Lucas pushed for …
One small idea helped make Howard Schultz worth billions. Before Starbucks became one of the most recognizable brands in the world, Schultz spotted an opportunity others did not …
Before Steve Harvey became one of the most recognizable entertainers in America, he spent roughly three years living in his car, surviving on very little money, eating bologna …
NBC rejected the franchise that later made 11 billion dollars. Before Star Trek became a cultural phenomenon, Gene Roddenberry watched his first attempt fail, saw the series itself …
What if the dream you're chasing isn't the real destination? In Field of Dreams, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice, risks his farm, and follows a …
What if your biggest weakness doesn’t disqualify you? Stephen J. Cannell struggled with severe dyslexia, failed multiple grades, and spent years trying to break into television writing. Most …
What if your biggest failure isn’t the end of the story? Tyler Perry saved about $12,000 to produce his first stage play, expecting a real audience. Only about …
What if the man who would one day create some of the biggest movies in history was once driving a truck and teaching himself filmmaking from scratch? Before …
What if the opportunity that was making you famous was barely paying you enough to live? In the 1970s, magician Doug Henning was starring in a Broadway production …
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