The road to success isn’t quick or easy, but when we’ve finally accomplished our goals, it’s incredibly rewarding to look back and see how far we’ve come.
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Every journey starts somewhere and can lead to amazing things! Just ask the actors, athletes, and everyday people who have worked tirelessly to reach their dreams. Sharing these triumphs has become a recent online trend, and it’s inspiring thousands to chase their own ambitions! Check out 10 examples of “how it started vs. how it’s going” below and remember the successes of your own path!
1. Selena Gomez, who grew up on “Barney & Friends” and went on to sell millions of albums!
2. Four-time basketball champion Sue Bird, who was named one of the WNBA’s top 15 players of all time.
3. Fashion designer Atira Lyons, who opened the first luxury du-rag store on Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue.
4. From undergraduate to medical school acceptance!
5. From first class to first officer!
6. Geno Auriemma, head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies. He helped his team win 11 NCAA Division I national championships, making women’s college basketball history!
7. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous soccer players (and athletes in general) in the world.
8. Rapper Lil Nas X, whose chart-topping single “Old Town Road” catapulted him into stardom last year.
9. From a small startup with very few orders to a thriving business!
10. Beyoncé Knowles, one of the most iconic singers of all time. She went from winning school talent shows to selling out stadiums.
Anyone looking for motivation need only scroll through these photos! It just goes to show that hard work and dedication go a long way when it comes to personal growth. Let’s all get out there and turn our dreams into reality!
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