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Ordinary People, Doing Extraordinary Things

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things

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Ordinary People, Doing

Extraordinary Things

She lost her hearing and vision at age 18 months.....

Helen Keller author/

Humanitarian. . .

He was thrown from a horse and broke two ribs. Two days

later he broke a world record....

Chuck Yeager Test Pilot.

His aunt Mimi said he would never make

living playing guitar.........

John Lennon Musician/composer.

He was kicked out of school for

asking too many questions.......

Thomas EdisonInventor.

A single mother on welfare...

she picked up a Pen and Paper.

J . K. Rowling children’s author.

Jerry Yangco-founders

of Yahoo.

He flew over 200 different types of air craft, but

is known for single step...

Neil Armstrong astronaut.

He wanted to go into business making

watches........

Henry Ford Auto maker.

He sold his Volkswagen to build 50

circuit boards.....

Steve Jobs CEO apple computer.

He didn’t talk until

the age of 3....

Albert Einstein Scientist.

Started a movie company with $ 750.

Went on to win 32 Oscars.

Walt Disney animator/ film

maker.

Critics said she

lacked focus and skills...

Michelle Kwan 5 world

championess.

He missed the final shot in his

high school championship

Game.......

John wooden 10 NCAA Titles.

She was the only woman in the race...

Danica Patrick

Indy driver

Dropped out of Harvard to work on a little Business idea....

Bill gates Microsoft/

humanitarian……

Did not make the cut for his high

school basketball team....

Michael Jordan 6 world

Championships.

She found her life’s calling at age 12.......

Mother Teresa Nun/Humanitarian.