Franklin Roosevelt became partially paralyzed at age thirty-nine after developing polio. His confinement to a wheelchair didn’t prevent him from going on to lead the country as one of the most popular presidents of all time. Surfer Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack at age thirteen and lost her left arm in the accident. This didn’t stop her from becoming a professional surfer and an inspiration to millions. “I don’t need easy,” Bethany has said. “I just need possible.” These are just some stories of well-known people who have overcome adversity to build hugely successful lives.

