A collection of 35 compelling true stories that illustrate the value of courage over fear, grit over disappointment, failure over not trying, and personal victory over outside accolade. Because these individuals live(d) all over this world, readers sense the reality of failure as a shared human experience and the hope and growth that can result from it. Convincing and a powerful tool for positive influence and encouragement. Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed. Kids will discover what they learned and how they turned their failures into triumphs with this engaging guide on how to succeed long term. J.K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, and others are profiled. Illustrations.