Famous Failures Who Made It

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Famous Failures Who Made It

If you have never failed, you have never tried anything new! Albert Einstein–

Albert was not able to speak until he was almost 4 years old and his teacher said he would never amount to much.

Michael Jordan-after being cut from his high school basketball team, Michael went home, locked himself in his room and cried.

Walt Disney-fired from a newspaper for lacking imagination and having no original ideas.

Steve Jobs-at 30 years old he was left devastated and depressed after being unceremoniously removed from the Apple company that he started.

Oprah Winfrey-was demoted from her job as a news anchor because she wasn’t fit for television the Beatles-rejected by Decca recording studios who said we don’t like their sound they have no future in show business.

Trevor Todd

Trevor Todd is one of the province’s most esteemed estate litigation lawyers. He has spent more than 50 years helping the disinherited contest wills and transfers – and win. From his Kerrisdale office, which looks more like an eclectic art gallery than a lawyer’s office, Trevor empowers claimants and restores dignity to families across BC. He is a mentor to young entrepreneurs and an art buff who supports starving artists the world over. He has an eye for talent and a heart for giving back.