![]() In addition, he applied and got denied 10 different times from Harvard.īut, after discovering the internet in the mid 90’s he understood the possibilities that existed. He applied for 30 different jobs (including the police and KFC) and was rejected. Jack Ma is the richest man in Asia (worth about $39 Billion) and runs one of the largest company in China - Alibaba.īut he wasn’t a genius who instantly created this amazing company. While the story is slightly sad, the main lesson is to never aim low. Mcdonald’s $27 billion in revenue makes it the 90th-largest economy in the worldĭream big! Without a dream to grow the franchise Mcdonald’s would have been a one location burger joint.They hire around 1 million workers in the US every year.Started in 19 as a one location burger chain. ![]() ![]() This led him to massive expansion, buying the land where all locations operate and grown into the Mcdonald’s we know today.Ī quick synopsis of McDonald’s history ( via Biz Insider): He met the brothers behind McDonald’s and eventually convinced them of a franchise model to grow the brand. Ray was a 50 plus-year-old struggling milkshake machine salesman who lived a comfortable life but craved more. The golden arches are also synonymous with one of the oldest, biggest, and most successful businesses in the world.īut without Ray Croc, Mcdonalds would have been a one location burger chain in San Bernardino. Ray Croc is another one of the coolest perseverance stories that show you can succeed at any time in your life. If you have a strong vision and clear goals never stop until you achieve them. Never give up! Could you imagine if he quit on the 129th publisher? Where would his life be now? If they had given up these inspirational stories wouldn’t have been read across the world and they wouldn’t have made millions of dollars. Now there are over 250 Chicken Soup for the Soul Books and over 500 MILLION copies sold worldwide. Luckily they never gave up and continued to persevere until their book was picked up by a small publisher in Florida. But none of them were interested and said no one “wants to read 100 inspirational stories.”Īfter 100+ pitches, their agent dropped them as well, but they were determined to get the book published. Jack and his co-author Mark Victor Hansen pitched the original Chicken Soup for the Soul to over 130 different publishers. He’s also one of the best motivational speakers, professional coach, and an incredibly inspiring author who published The Success Principles. Jack Canfield is the creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series. Jack Canfield – Chicken Soup For The Soul Co-Creator Jack Canfield – Chicken Soup For The Soul Co-CreatorĨ Perseverance Stories To Help You Succeedġ. 8 Perseverance Stories To Help You Succeed.They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.”Ĭheck out these eight perseverance stories to follow through on your goals and dreams for unlimited potential in your future: Giving up is easy, finishing a goal is hard.Īs motivational speaker Ross Perot says, “ Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. Whether it’s a fitness goal, business idea, sports or another challenge in life I always try to see it through. The regret of not knowing what I could have accomplished but didn’t because I was scared, didn’t work hard enough or gave up when it got tough. I try to live my life the opposite - one of my biggest fears is dying with regret. Why is it so many people choose to go the easy route and give up? Friends, old coworkers, and even people I meet on the golf course openly admit to giving up. It’s a question I ask because I see it so frequently. ![]() I always wonder… Why do so many people give up on their hopes, dreams, and goals so easily? Why don’t more people persevere? ![]() The world is full of amazing perseverance stories that can inspire you to achieve more. ![]()
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