Success Stories

Read inspiring real-life success stories about people who overcame obstacles to achieve their dreams.

This guy is young, he's brash—and he's figured out how to give consumers exactly what they want

Their families devastated by AIDS and warfare, these orphans find community and hope.

A battle with cancer behind her, Sheryl Crow concentrates on her music, her activism -- and her new son.

Decades after 70 men disappeared on the USS Grunion, a Navy submarine, their families kept searching. See photos of the remarkable search.

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1 Dreamers
He switched careers and found his passion -- serving coffee and a dollop of hometown warmth in some very dangerous places.
2 Best Dream Team
Once weighed down by hard times, these five women moved on to improve their lives and become an inspiration to the youth of their community.
3 Launch of the Space Shuttle, Up Close and Personal
Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-116, December 9, 2006.
4 The Crossword Puzzle Master
Determination and a good vocabulary made Will Shortz a full time crossword puzzle professional.
5 Everyday Heroes: The Strong Man
"I know somebody upstairs was looking out for us that day," says Cruz Caldera -- whose heroism saved close to 100 lives.
6 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
They’re just like you. But with lots of money.
7 Dreamers: Positive Thinkers
Andrew and Peggy Cherng, owners of the wildly successful Panda Express fast-food chain.
8 Unforgettable: Finding My Voice
How a first-grade teacher taught me a crucial lesson.
9 Second Chance City
A wave of refugees is bringing new life to a dying American town.