Category Motivation

Famous Failure – Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford: To me, success is choice and opportunity.

Born on 13 July 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Harrison Ford’s life wasn’t sunshine and rainbows during his initial years of adulthood. His films are now an integral part of American culture and history, and he is deeply respected…

Short Story – God’s Perfection

God's perfection is a great short story to remember about the compassion of human heart for the disabled

God’s Perfection is a beautiful short story about the compassion in humans towards the disabled. Rabbi Paysach Krohn has beautifully portrayed the message and essence in it.  In Brooklyn, New York, Chush is a school that caters to learning-disabled children.…

Famous Failure – Fred Astaire

Headshot of Fred Astaire in Black Tuxedo

Born on 10 May 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, Fred Astaire is probably one of the most influential personalities to grace the show business. He is considered the most competent dancer in film entertainment history, and no one comes…

Famous Failure – Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

Born on 10 December 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, Emily Dickinson is one of the most influential American poets who had the magic to weave words, representing the beauty of the language. I dwell in possibility. Her journey to…

Famous Failure – Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Born on 8 January 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, Elvis Presley sold over 1 billion music records worldwide, making him an undisputed music industry legend. Most people overlook failures and focus on celebrating their successes. While it’s good to…

Famous Failure – Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

Born on 12 February 1809 in The Mount House, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, Charles Darwin was considered a major failure. Even his father had the same thoughts about him. Due to his deep interest in the mysteries of nature, Darwin always…

Famous Failure – Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Born on 16 April 1889 in London, United Kingdom, Charlie Chaplin had a disturbed childhood. His life was filled with rough patches, yet he became one of the most iconic comedians and actors of all time. When he was merely…

Famous Failure – Colonel Harland Sanders

Colonel Harland Sanders

Born on 9 September 1890, in Henryville, Indiana, United States, Colonel Harland Sanders was destined to give the world one of the tastiest chicken recipes. As easy as it seems, the 11 herbs are still guarded under tight security to…