A success story of Warren Buffett:
He even sold assorted products as a door to door salesman. He invested in shares while growing up. He bought three shares in Cities Services when he was eleven
Buffets Books. (n.d.). Warren Buffet’s childhood and business career. Retrieved from
http://www.buffettsbooks.com/who-is-warren-buffett.html
How Andrew grown from acute poverty to a self-made steel magnet:
Andrew Carnegie grown from acute poverty, despite the unbearable pangs of hunger, to a self-made steel magnate and philanthropist by working hard and maintaining positive attitude.
“Attitude can initiate one to take venture into the impossible journey to set an example to the world regardless of having encircled by unconquerable difficulties” (Success Stories, 2013).
Success Stories. (2013). 11 Great Thoughts that Changed my Perception on Success. Retrieved from
http://www.successstories.co.in/11-great-thoughts-that-changed-my-perception-on-success/
100-year-old student:
Tell students how a 100-year-old student ‘Bholaram Das’ is still learning. Bholaram claims he had a very fulfilling 100 years, having been a teacher, became a lawyer, then a magistrate, and retired as a judge. Now he is pursuing a doctorate degree at the age of 100 years (Pai, n.d.).
Pai, L.S. (n.d.). No age limit for acquiring knowledge. Retrieved from
http://www.srikumar.com/articles/personality/no_age_limit_for_acquiring_knowledge.htm
Learning keeps brain healthy:
“UC Irvine neurobiologists have provided the first visual evidence that learning keeps the brain healthy and helps in limiting the debilitating effects of ageing on memory and the mind” (Indo Asian New Service, n.d).
Indo Asian News Service. (n.d.). Learning keeps brain healthy. Retrieved from
http://www.srikumar.com/articles/personality/no_age_limit_for_acquiring_knowledge.htm
A “Manager Who Couldn’t Write … became one of America’s bestselling best-loved authors:
Sledge, G. (2005). Reader's Digest: Inspiring Stories of Famous People Who Achieved Their Dreams. Retrieved from
http://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/how-famous-people-achieved-their-dreams/
Michael Oher: Homeless Hero becomes academic Success:
http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/big-man-on-campus/
How I became a 21-year old business executive:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/05/09/how-i-became-a-21-year-old-business-executive/
Success stories from Canada:
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/ccl/Reports/ReadingFuture/SuccessStories.html
Inspirational career stories:
http://www2.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-career/make-a-career-decision/plan-and-act/inspirational-career-stories/
He even sold assorted products as a door to door salesman. He invested in shares while growing up. He bought three shares in Cities Services when he was eleven
Buffets Books. (n.d.). Warren Buffet’s childhood and business career. Retrieved from
http://www.buffettsbooks.com/who-is-warren-buffett.html
How Andrew grown from acute poverty to a self-made steel magnet:
Andrew Carnegie grown from acute poverty, despite the unbearable pangs of hunger, to a self-made steel magnate and philanthropist by working hard and maintaining positive attitude.
“Attitude can initiate one to take venture into the impossible journey to set an example to the world regardless of having encircled by unconquerable difficulties” (Success Stories, 2013).
Success Stories. (2013). 11 Great Thoughts that Changed my Perception on Success. Retrieved from
http://www.successstories.co.in/11-great-thoughts-that-changed-my-perception-on-success/
100-year-old student:
Tell students how a 100-year-old student ‘Bholaram Das’ is still learning. Bholaram claims he had a very fulfilling 100 years, having been a teacher, became a lawyer, then a magistrate, and retired as a judge. Now he is pursuing a doctorate degree at the age of 100 years (Pai, n.d.).
Pai, L.S. (n.d.). No age limit for acquiring knowledge. Retrieved from
http://www.srikumar.com/articles/personality/no_age_limit_for_acquiring_knowledge.htm
Learning keeps brain healthy:
“UC Irvine neurobiologists have provided the first visual evidence that learning keeps the brain healthy and helps in limiting the debilitating effects of ageing on memory and the mind” (Indo Asian New Service, n.d).
Indo Asian News Service. (n.d.). Learning keeps brain healthy. Retrieved from
http://www.srikumar.com/articles/personality/no_age_limit_for_acquiring_knowledge.htm
A “Manager Who Couldn’t Write … became one of America’s bestselling best-loved authors:
Sledge, G. (2005). Reader's Digest: Inspiring Stories of Famous People Who Achieved Their Dreams. Retrieved from
http://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/how-famous-people-achieved-their-dreams/
Michael Oher: Homeless Hero becomes academic Success:
http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/big-man-on-campus/
How I became a 21-year old business executive:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/05/09/how-i-became-a-21-year-old-business-executive/
Success stories from Canada:
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/ccl/Reports/ReadingFuture/SuccessStories.html
Inspirational career stories:
http://www2.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-career/make-a-career-decision/plan-and-act/inspirational-career-stories/