Sylvester Stallone is one of the most popular action stars of all time. He wrote and starred in his first hit film “Rocky,” which not only won the award for best picture, but also received countless Oscar nominations. The movie is about the struggles of a thug who is trying to make it as a professional boxer. It has been labelled as one of the biggest motivational movies of our time. There have also been a series of follow-ups to it, which have all been equally as successful.
The Sylvester Stallone story is truly inspirational. We’ve actually seen the story floating about for years on the internet without any credible sources. We weren’t too sure if it was entirely true until we found this audio by motivational speaker Tony Robbins. In the clip above he explains the story exactly how it is – coming directly from Stallone himself. This rags-to-riches story is ridiculously inspiring! We promise that the 10 minutes you invest in listening to the clip above will be well worth it!
Without giving too much of the story away, once you listen to it, you’ll realise that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Stallone persisted for an outcome and eventually got it, despite tons of rejection. It’s clear that Stallone was willing to do whatever it takes to have things his way, including making a series of sacrifices. However, he never ever sacrificed his vision for money, which actually led him to make incredible amounts of money anyway! Through his journey, he never lost sight of what he truly valued, which makes this story very touching too.
“If you really believe in what you’re doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if something blocks one route, find another. Never give up.” – Laurie Notaro
We should add that Sylvester Stallone was born paralysed in the lower left part of his face. This gives him a unique expression, and his speech is also slurred. This would be deemed as a nightmare for most aspiring actors. This information is important because many would give-up before they even began to pursue a career in acting, due to their circumstances. They might think that their goals aren’t realistic or possible to achieve. Yet there are no limitations apart from the ones we acknowledge. Not even our circumstances can keep us back if we really want something.
Author: Vex King
I am the founder and owner of the Bon Vita lifestyle brand. I could give myself a title and call myself a lifestyle entrepreneur, personal mentor, writer, designer, innovator, CEO, or anything else I see as fitting. However no title can define me as an individual. I’m just an optimist, a visionary, a philanthropist and jack of many trades. I’m using my positive influence to redefine the creative industries using Good Vibes Only #GVO so that people can fulfil their dreams, purposefully, and enjoy The Good Life #TGL. My daily words of intent are to make people… Think, look & feel GOOD!
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