Who is Oprah Winfrey?Well, the better question would be, who isn’t Oprah Winfrey? She is a well-known “Emmy Award–winning talk show host, media executive, Academy Award–nominated actress, and philanthropist” and is also famous for her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show (Piccotti, 2024, par. 1). Her net worth is said to be nearing a whopping $3B …
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Howard Schultz
Who is Howard Schultz?Howard Schultz is not a name that rings the bell in a lot of people’s heads. However, he is the owner of a well-known coffee house company in which many people worldwide have been to or heard of – which is Starbucks. Howard has a net worth of around $4B, which is …
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr., aka, Iron Man, is a well-known Hollywood actor and has played many roles in many popular films, but is most popularly featured in The Avengers movies and others alike as Iron Man. However, as many may not know, his path to success has not been an easy one. Even …
Michael Oher
Who is Michael Oher?Many know the name Michael Oher from the movie The Blindside, which is about how his life was transformed from nothing to becoming one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the National Football League (NFL). His natural athleticism paired with his work ethic and remarkable genetics carried him to the top, …
Jim Carrey
Who is Jim Carrey?Jim Carrey is a well-known actor and is featured in or stars in many comedic movies and TV shows – some of the well-known ones being Dumb and Dumber and Bruce Almighty. His net worth is said to be up around $150M, but that is not something that came easily to him. …
Mike Tyson
Who is Mike Tyson? A lot of people know of, or have heard of, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. His professional boxing career spanned 20 years and he has stepped back into the ring many times since his retirement in 2005 (Wikipedia, 2024, par. 1). He has also played small roles …
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known actor who has starred in many popular films including Titanic, Wolf of Wall Street, The Great Gatsby (2013), and many others. Most, but not all, actors and actresses who have a reputable track record in the film industry had a leg-up on outsiders when they started because of extensive preparation, …
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold is a well-known public figure and has played many roles ranging from elite bodybuilding to serving the state of California as governor for 8 years. He lives a very comfortable and lavish life ultimately because of his work ethic, reputable track record, and successful acting career playing many roles in big-hit movies. What has …
Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler is a basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He had one of the most remarkable, rocky paths to success compared to other athletes. At the young age of 13, he was abandoned by his father and kicked out of his house by his mother …
W-5: False Perception of The American Dream
The False Interpretation of the American Dream Many, since the birth of America’s independence, have believed that any individual can pursue anything they want as long as they put forth the effort in said respective area. However, as displayed many times throughout history, that is not the case. There are going to be many setbacks …
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