Ordinary People, Doing
Extraordinary Things
She lost her hearing and vision at age 18 months.....
Helen Keller author/
Humanitarian. . .
He was thrown from a horse and broke two ribs. Two days
later he broke a world record....
Chuck Yeager Test Pilot.
His aunt Mimi said he would never make
living playing guitar.........
John Lennon Musician/composer.
He was kicked out of school for
asking too many questions.......
Thomas EdisonInventor.
A single mother on welfare...
she picked up a Pen and Paper.
J . K. Rowling children’s author.
At age 10, the only word he knew in English was
‘Shoes’…
Jerry Yangco-founders
of Yahoo.
He flew over 200 different types of air craft, but
is known for single step...
Neil Armstrong astronaut.
He wanted to go into business making
watches........
Henry Ford Auto maker.
He sold his Volkswagen to build 50
circuit boards.....
Steve Jobs CEO apple computer.
He didn’t talk until
the age of 3....
Albert Einstein Scientist.
Started a movie company with $ 750.
Went on to win 32 Oscars.
Walt Disney animator/ film
maker.
Critics said she
lacked focus and skills...
Michelle Kwan 5 world
championess.
He missed the final shot in his
high school championship
Game.......
John wooden 10 NCAA Titles.
She was the only woman in the race...
Danica Patrick
Indy driver
Dropped out of Harvard to work on a little Business idea....
Bill gates Microsoft/
humanitarian……
Did not make the cut for his high
school basketball team....
Michael Jordan 6 world
Championships.
She found her life’s calling at age 12.......
Mother Teresa Nun/Humanitarian.