26 Successful People Who Failed First But Won Eventually


#18.Oprah Winfrey:

      Who is she:  Media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer.

          Oprah Winfrey, the queen of television talk shows was once fired from her television reporting job as she was not deemed fit to be on screen. Today she is the host of the popular talk show ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ and is a billionaire.

#19.Lucille Ball:

   Who is she:  Comedian, film, television, stage and radio actress, model.

          After spending several years on the B-list and was asked to opt for a different career. Her patience bore fruit when she got her big break in the most famous sitcom; I Love Lucy after which she was nominated 13 times for an Emmy award.

#20.Harrison Ford:

      Who is he: Actor, producer.

          After his first film, Ford was told by his producer that he lacked the qualities to become an actor and would never succeed. But today, he is the third highest grossing actor of all times having movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones under his belt.