Lost In Life?
People who took an indirect path to success
Marc Cuban, Mavericks — owner until 25 bartender at his own bar
Suze Orman, finance guru — until 30 a waitress
Harrison Ford, actor and producer — until 30s a carpenter
Pejman Nozad, angel investor — until 30s rug dealer
Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Sands founder — until 30s sold shampoo and windshield defroster
Manoj Bhargava, 5-Hour Energy founder — until 30 taxi driver and monk
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter author — until 31 single mom on welfare
Ang Lee, film director — until 31 jobless house husband
Amancia Ortega, Zara founder — until 30 shirt shop helper
Andrea Bocelli, singer — until 33 piano player at bars
Mary Kash Ash, Mary Kay founder — until 45 sold books and home goods door-to-door
Ray Kroc, McDonald’s founder — until 52 sold paper cups and milkshake mixers
“Not all those who wander are lost
J.R.R Tolkien
