Rags to Riches Story 14: Rajinikanth

“When desire ends, peace begins.”

There cannot be a more genuine rags to riches story than that of the popular filmstar, Rajinikanth. On 12 December 1950, Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad into a Marathi family in Bangalore, Mysore state of present day Kar...

Rags to Riches Story 8: Jay Z

“I will not lose, for even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me.”

Early life

Jay Z was born as Shawn Corey Carter in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. Abandoned by his father, Carter grew with his...

Rags to Riches Story 7: Jennifer Lopez

“Being an artist doesn’t start because you’re 21, and it doesn’t end because you’re 51. You are who you are until the day you die.”

The multi-talented Jennifer Lopez has established herself as a singer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, busi...

Rags to Riches Story 6: Walt Disney

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

Old and young can immediately associate cartoon characters at the name of Disney. Born on December 5 as Walter Elias Disney in Chicago, Illinois, Disney is a pioneer in the world of animation.

Rags to Riches Story 5: Halle Berry

“There have been so many people who have said to me, 'You can't do that,' but I've had an innate belief that they were wrong. Be unwavering and relentless in your approach.”

Halle Berry is one of the most attractive women in Hollywood. She however ha...

Rags to Riches Story 1: J.K. Rowling

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

They say successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose. We often believe that luck plays a crucial role in the life of successful people around us. However only rarely...