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Motivational Stories: Inspirational Stories of Determination, Perseverance and Success
Here Is A Preview Of People Whose Stories We'll Cover In This Book...Sylvester StalloneSoichiro HondaJoanne RowlingMichael JordanOprah WinfreyMarshall MathersArnold SchwarzeneggerPhil IveyAnthony RobbinsAbraham Lincoln
- GenresSelf Help
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2013
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October 8, 2018
These are in a sense "rags to riches" stories of some celebrities that made a name and a lot of money for themselves as they fought against odds and emerged victors. There are indeed a number of lessons that one can derive from these successful men and women. There are some quotable quotes as well. The one from Soichiro Honda is quite a remarkable one: "Success can only be achieved through repeated failures and introspection". Oprah Winfrey "chose to focus on the good" amidst all that was collapsing around and in her. And Sylvester Stallone did not get deterred by the night that was at its darkest just before the dawn. All worthy examples to be emulated.
July 4, 2017
Writing is substandard, I think a professional writer might have done the job in a better way. Narration of events is also not good. Any way , it does the job of quick inspiration.😂 So if u r depressed , read it for quick motivation. I did enjoy it to some extent. 😂😂
Writing is substandard, I think a professional writer might have done the job in a better way. Narration of events is also not good. Any way , it does the job of quick inspiration.😂 So if u r depressed , read it for quick motivation. I did enjoy it to some extent. 😂😂
Writing is substandard, I think a professional writer might have done the job in a better way. Narration of events is also not good. Any way , it does the job of quick inspiration.😂 So if u r depressed , read it for quick motivation. I did enjoy it to some extent. 😂😂
September 8, 2020
Motivational Stories of Determination, Perseverance and Success by Kevin Johnson
📓Genre: Motivational Self-Help
Star: 🌟🌟
🔖This book is exactly what the title indicates. It's a book containing the inspiring life-stories of renowned personalities like Sylvester Stallone, J.K.Rowling, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey and others.
🔖After a short introduction by the author regarding the need to stay motivated, the book directly shifts to the life-stories of several famous public figures.
🔖Each chapter consists of the detailed account of the person's struggles and hurdles which they each have faced with courage and determination, to finally become successful in their own respective fields.
🔖The true stories are undoubtedly inspiring, but I felt the book in totality felt more like a textbook on famous people. The author could've added some personal opinions and made the narrative more interesting.
🔖I always believe that a self-help book should be able to connect more with the reader on an emotional level, which in this case was clearly missing. Overall, it's a one-time read, good for bit of a light reading.
🔸Final verdict: Light-reading
🔸Book cover: Simple.
🔸Writing style: Could've been better.
🔸Character development: N.A. (based on real people)
📓Genre: Motivational Self-Help
Star: 🌟🌟
🔖This book is exactly what the title indicates. It's a book containing the inspiring life-stories of renowned personalities like Sylvester Stallone, J.K.Rowling, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey and others.
🔖After a short introduction by the author regarding the need to stay motivated, the book directly shifts to the life-stories of several famous public figures.
🔖Each chapter consists of the detailed account of the person's struggles and hurdles which they each have faced with courage and determination, to finally become successful in their own respective fields.
🔖The true stories are undoubtedly inspiring, but I felt the book in totality felt more like a textbook on famous people. The author could've added some personal opinions and made the narrative more interesting.
🔖I always believe that a self-help book should be able to connect more with the reader on an emotional level, which in this case was clearly missing. Overall, it's a one-time read, good for bit of a light reading.
🔸Final verdict: Light-reading
🔸Book cover: Simple.
🔸Writing style: Could've been better.
🔸Character development: N.A. (based on real people)
March 14, 2018
Inspiring..
At different stages in one's life, everyone hopes to hear, see or feel something that motivates them to get up and dust away things that pulling them back.. This book even though limited in the number of inspiring stories did shake me up, inspiring to bring some change in my life too.. Thank you for the compilation.
At different stages in one's life, everyone hopes to hear, see or feel something that motivates them to get up and dust away things that pulling them back.. This book even though limited in the number of inspiring stories did shake me up, inspiring to bring some change in my life too.. Thank you for the compilation.
October 15, 2018
Good read
The book shares an insight on some of the great Individuals of our time. Their life’s and the one thing that helped them keep going.
I guess it’s a brief biography Book of different legends.
A little more could have shared on how they came out of their struggles, in a way focusing on their hardships.
The book shares an insight on some of the great Individuals of our time. Their life’s and the one thing that helped them keep going.
I guess it’s a brief biography Book of different legends.
A little more could have shared on how they came out of their struggles, in a way focusing on their hardships.
January 2, 2019
Brilliant book for deriving Inspiration in Life
The book beautifully encapsulates the life stories of some of the legends which made a mark in the History.Short and concisely written the work boils down the idea of sheer determination and strong grit to transform one's life into a epitome of prosperity and fulfillment.
The book beautifully encapsulates the life stories of some of the legends which made a mark in the History.Short and concisely written the work boils down the idea of sheer determination and strong grit to transform one's life into a epitome of prosperity and fulfillment.
March 22, 2019
The book with a lot of successful stories.The every chapter begins with struggle of a common man and end with a renowned man
It seems like a man does small thing and it makes big with practice and perseverance.I think in the second or third chapter the NBA player quote,In the road to greatness practice is essentially.i like the quote .
It seems like a man does small thing and it makes big with practice and perseverance.I think in the second or third chapter the NBA player quote,In the road to greatness practice is essentially.i like the quote .
January 16, 2023
A night of self-doubt made me download this on my Kindle. This book is filled with short stories about the life of great people and adversities they had to face to finally reach at their pinnacle. Keep pushing forward is the lesson that comes out of the book. The writing was simple and easy to comprehend. I particularly liked Winfrey, Lincoln and Eminem's stories.
October 29, 2017
Excellent,fast paced, fantastic, to the point, motivational book must read
Great read
Excellent,fast paced, fantastic, to the point, motivational book must read,for all ages , specially for young about to begin their carriers
Great read
Excellent,fast paced, fantastic, to the point, motivational book must read,for all ages , specially for young about to begin their carriers
October 18, 2018
A short read about 10 famous personalities from different walks of life. How they face the challenges and how they overcome them is the crux of the book.
A one - time read for a quick boost of motivation.
A one - time read for a quick boost of motivation.
July 28, 2019
Inspirational
It was a good read. Summarizing the lives of great people with their ups and down. But the summary here was so short that it missed important stages of the lives of people. How the decisions were made. It would have been better if it had a quote from them
It was a good read. Summarizing the lives of great people with their ups and down. But the summary here was so short that it missed important stages of the lives of people. How the decisions were made. It would have been better if it had a quote from them
October 2, 2019
Concise Stories in Simple words. Interesting.
Good concise stories in simple words. Good enough to create an interest in further reading. Inspire to read further about the personality of one's interest.
Good concise stories in simple words. Good enough to create an interest in further reading. Inspire to read further about the personality of one's interest.
March 18, 2020
Good Read. Inspirational Stories.
It shows Legends don't become Legends over the night and without hardships. This book showcase the instances of Hardtimes of Legends and how staying focused can help us get through hard times.
It shows Legends don't become Legends over the night and without hardships. This book showcase the instances of Hardtimes of Legends and how staying focused can help us get through hard times.
August 27, 2017
Very thin on details. Good for children
July 4, 2018
Amazing Stories
Wonderful stories of the leader's from different section of society. It's inspiring and motivating. Never Give up -the title is apt for the book.
Wonderful stories of the leader's from different section of society. It's inspiring and motivating. Never Give up -the title is apt for the book.
July 28, 2018
Excellent to know about famous personalities
Excellent to know about famous personalities
Huge recommend this book
Looking forwards to more these kind of these books thanks
Excellent to know about famous personalities
Huge recommend this book
Looking forwards to more these kind of these books thanks
January 30, 2019
Good book
Its a very good book. Stories are inspiring and can lead you out of darkness. It is a must read
Its a very good book. Stories are inspiring and can lead you out of darkness. It is a must read
February 25, 2019
truly motivating summary of legends
Enjoyed reading summary of each legend, well done and thank you for making it available for all readers. Keep writing more !!!
Enjoyed reading summary of each legend, well done and thank you for making it available for all readers. Keep writing more !!!
May 15, 2019
A small book with big messages to learn from role model of success. Could have been better written but still fulfills the purpose.
August 16, 2019
Impressive
This book is motivational and gives example of leaders and influencial people on the globe.I would recommend for juniors to read to keep their mind straight to the goal.
This book is motivational and gives example of leaders and influencial people on the globe.I would recommend for juniors to read to keep their mind straight to the goal.
September 20, 2019
Short and Exact...
Book does what it exactly says. Life stories of some prominent personalities put in a very concise and effective way.
Book does what it exactly says. Life stories of some prominent personalities put in a very concise and effective way.
December 14, 2019
Stories are there to learn something from them.
February 11, 2020
A good collection of motivational stories
February 28, 2020
Good Compilation
The book is succinct in throwing light on some of the heroes who achieved what they aspired for. A handy read
The book is succinct in throwing light on some of the heroes who achieved what they aspired for. A handy read
May 28, 2020
Very inspiring read
June 25, 2020
Very inspirational stories. Must read!
July 30, 2020
Very Motivated
This book is about famous personalities who raised from scratch but determination and patience made them celebrity. Very well written
This book is about famous personalities who raised from scratch but determination and patience made them celebrity. Very well written
August 7, 2019
These are small write up, but wonderful to read, which gives instant energy.
January 7, 2019
I would have never read this book, if it wasn't free with Prime Reading. It reads like something hurriedly compiled off Wikipedia/ the internet. Far too many grammatical and spelling errors to be a tolerable book. The only reason I managed to finish it is because I found the source material of some of the stories interesting.
Avoidable.
Avoidable.
February 26, 2014
Short
I actually was hoping for more. I read this in 15 minutes. not speed reading either. anything that short is not a book. sorry.
I actually was hoping for more. I read this in 15 minutes. not speed reading either. anything that short is not a book. sorry.
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