ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Inspirational Stories of Leaders & Artists
Will Smith – Bankrupt to multi-Millionaire
Will Smith today is known as the man who achieved a decent amount of fame as a rapper, as well as becoming a major success in both the TV and the movie industry, becoming a household name who has acted in countless blockbusters that have grossed billions at the box office, earning him many awards and earning him a status as one of the good guys of Hollywood along the way.
Bruce Lee – The Man Who Bridges the West and East
Bruce Lee is one of the most iconic men to live in the last 100 years. He is most known for his time as one of the most well-known and iconic actors of his time, as well as being a renowned and often mind-boggling martial artist throughout his life. He was also a martial arts instructor alongside his own talents of the subject, along with being a director of some films that he had starred in too. He was influential in also bridging connections between the often distant Western and Eastern cultures of the world, often being quoted as the man who single handedly bridged the two regions together.
Jackie Chan – The first actor with skilled martial karate
Jackie Chan was and still is known as a martial artist who originated from Hong Kong, similarly to Bruce Lee. Despite his similarities to Bruce's career, and even working alongside him on occasion, he always sought to be seen as 'The first Jackie Chan' and never 'The next Bruce Lee'. He has achieved incredible success in the world of Asian entertainment, and Western entertainment, even having an animated show series based upon himself. He, similarly to Bruce Lee, had managed to bridge the gaps between Eastern and Western cultures too.
Arnold Schwarzenegger - From hollywood to polictic
Arnold Schwarzenegger is now known as one of the main faces of bodybuilding, along with being an actor who was the face of some iconic characters in movies such as the Terminator, and even beyond that he defied all odds in branching out into politics. But how did Arnold get to the point in his life where he finds himself today, and what obstacles stood in the way on his path to becoming a modern icon of so many mediums?
Dwayne Johnson - How he went from rejection to one of Hollywood superstars
Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and has been for years. Since his Hollywood debut in 2002, he has not looked back. Dwayne Johnson helped make The Fast and the Furious into one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. The man oozes charisma and he also dominated the world of professional wrestling for many years. However, his massive successes in life certainly were not handed to him. No, The Rock did not get where he is now by being complacent; he has suffered a great number of setbacks, but they make him the man he is today. Below is the storied journey of Dwayne Johnson, and the lessons we can take from him.
Tony Robbins – Your past will never define you
Tony Robbins (Anthony Jay Robbins) as a man is a walking inspiration. He came from an extremely abusive household in his childhood, with a mother who was chronically addicted to drugs and alcohol and would often abuse Tony and his siblings mentally, verbally and physically until one day Tony abandoned it all and sought to tell his story. He eventually would become a world-renowned public speaker and life coach, having investments in over 30 companies and being known for his works on books and charitable organizations that have provided millions without food with meals.
Dalai Lama - A message of leadership and peace for all
The Dalai Lama is the title that is given to those who are labeled as the spiritual leader who is the head or is at the forefront of the Tibetan School of Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama labeled the spiritual leader of Tibet is the 14thDalai Lama and the universally praised and renowned, Tenzin Gyatso.
Adele – The talented girl from Tottenham with a voice
Adele, the byname of Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, is known as one of the most successful and iconic British and female songwriters and singers of the 21st century, with her music obtaining her many praises and awards throughout what seems like such a short time. In this short piece we will go over the struggles that Adele has faced throughout her life on the path to stardom, as well as the mainly massive amounts of achievements and accomplishments that she has accumulated over the course of her relatively young career still so far.
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