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Find Strength In Tough Times: Inspiring Stories

Find Strength In Tough Times: Inspiring Stories

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Apr 16, 2023
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Today’s edition is all about how you can overcome tough times and get inspired by people who never gave up.

One such person is Steve Jobs, the brain behind Apple.

He was once kicked out of the company he helped create but refused to let that get him down.

Instead, he founded a new company called NeXT that Apple acquired later. And he went on to become one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time.

Another hero is J.K. Rowling.

Before she wrote Harry Potter, she was a single mom on welfare. She faced a record number of 12 rejections in a row from publishers.

But she never gave up on her dream and kept pushing until she became one of the most successful authors ever.

Then there's Nelson Mandela and his long walk to freedom.

He spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid in South Africa.

But even after all that time behind bars, he still stood firm in his belief in equality and justice.

When he was finally released, he went on to become South Africa's first elected president.

And…

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