FROM RAGS TO RICHES

Success emerges from the unexpected. The most influential figures overcame failures through determination, resilience, and hard work to rewrite their destinies.

Here are some most unbelievable success stories that will inspire you

Oprah Winfrey, raised in severe poverty in rural Mississippi, overcame numerous challenges to become a powerful media mogul with a net worth over $2.5 billion.

Elon Musk, bullied in South Africa, co-founded PayPal, then revolutionised space travel and electric vehicles.

J.K. Rowling overcame hardships and rejections to create the beloved Harry Potter series.

Steve Jobs co-founded Apple, was ousted, then returned after Apple's acquisition, revolutionizing technology.

At 65, Colonel Sanders launched KFC after 1,000 rejections, creating a global fast-food empire with thousands of outlets.