Steve Jobs Rejected from his own company, Apple, Jobs went on to create Pixar, and eventually returned to lead Apple to unprecedented success, revolutionizing technology.
J.K. Rowling Rejected by multiple publishers, Rowling persisted and eventually created the Harry Potter series, which became a global literary and film phenomenon.
Oprah Winfrey Fired from her first TV job for being "unfit for television," Oprah went on to become one of the most influential talk show hosts and media moguls in history.
Albert Einstein Rejected from a university position, Einstein continued to push forward, eventually changing the course of physics with his groundbreaking theories, including the theory of relativity.
Michael Jordan Cut from his high school basketball team, Jordan used the rejection as motivation to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Walt Disney Rejected for his lack of creativity early on, Disney went on to create the Walt Disney Company, forever changing the entertainment and animation industries.
Elvis Presley Told by a music producer that he "couldn’t sing," Presley’s determination led him to become the "King of Rock and Roll," with a career spanning decades.
Stephen King His first novel, Carrie, was rejected by publishers 30 times before it was accepted, leading to one of the most successful writing careers in history.