APJ Abdul Kalam To Mary Kom: 8 Real-Life Examples of Determination


By Jasreet Kaur29, Feb 2024 02:20 PMjagranjosh.com

Examples of Determination

True stories of inspiration are those of people who overcame hardships and obstacles with unwavering determination. Tap to read about 8 such real-life examples of motivation and perseverance.

Milkha Singh

Overcame the trauma of witnessing his parents' death during the partition and went on to become a legendary Indian sprinter known as the ‘Flying Sikh.’

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Rose from humble beginnings to become India's Missile Man and the 11th President, showcasing resilience and dedication to education.

Mary Kom

Overcame financial challenges and societal norms to become a six-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medalist.

Thomas Edison

Despite numerous failures, he persisted until he finally invented the light bulb.

Elon Musk

He overcame setbacks in his companies SpaceX and Tesla hence exhibiting resilience and motivation.

Malala Yousafzai

She survived a Taliban attack, continued advocating for girls’ education, and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Stephen Hawking

However, ALS did not stop him as he broke new ground in theoretical physics for several decades.

Nelson Mandela

After serving 27 years in prison, he was prepared to make amends when he was elected president of South Africa.

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