Rejected by multiple publishers, her "Harry Potter" series became a global phenomenon after finally being accepted.
Cut from his high school basketball team, he went on to become a six-time NBA champion.
Faced numerous rejections before creating the iconic Disney brand and theme parks.
His first novel, "Carrie," was rejected 30 times before becoming a bestseller.
Fired from her first television job, she became a media mogul and philanthropist.
Endured multiple political defeats before becoming one of the most revered U.S. presidents.
Experienced early business failures but later co-founded Microsoft, revolutionizing technology.