History is filled with people who have overcome both real and self imposed personal challenges. Here are just a few examples of people who have overcome challenges to become successful and inspire others that they can overcome their challenges as well:
- Matuschka (professional model lost breast to surgery)
- Stephen Hawking (unable to speak or walk)
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt (unable to walk)
- Teddy Roosevelt (overcame severe childhood illnesses)
- Matt and Amy Roloff, both 4 feet tall (physical & health challenges)
- Richard Branson, Thomas Edison, George Burns, Leonardo Da Vinci (dyslexia)
- Dan Ackroyd, Howard Hughes (Tourettes Syndrome)
- Ludwig Van Beethoven; Lou Ferrigno, Johnnie Ray (deaf)
- Helen Keller (deaf & blind)
- Dudley Moore, Gary Burghoff, Mia Hamm, Kristi Yamaguchi (club foot)