The story of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: from ruin and depression to world success
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is today Actor, entrepreneur, exluchador and one of the most beloved figures in the worldbut its path was not easy. Faced Poverty, failures, depression and rejectionsbut with determination, he built an empire based on hard work and resilience.
Difficult childhood: poverty and eviction
Dwayne was born in 1972 in California, son of a professional fighter. Although his father was known, The family lived with many economic difficulties. To the 14 years, He was evicted from his house Next to their mother because they could not pay the rent. His mother collapsed in the street crying And he, at that time, He promised that one day she would make sure she never suffered again.
Reflection: Adversity can be fuel for your determination. Perhaps at the time, it hurts adversity, however it is your desire to overcome those that define if you stay on the ground or get up. I am not going to lie to you, there have been times in my personal life in which a disease literally threw me on the ground, when that happens, I suggest staying there for a while, do not try to get out of the dark tunnel, feel the penalty, sadness, do not avoid it or try to pretend that everything is fine when it really is not. So, when you feel stagnant, have a little while there, and after you live and experience the pain, stop little by little, without accelerating your own process. Be gentle with you and a lot of patience to stop again.
A broken dream: from footballer to nothing
From a young age, Dwayne dreamed of playing at the NFL. He stood out at the University and It seemed that his future was assuredbut life had other plans.
– Suffered a serious back injury That ended his career.
– He was discarded by the NFL and only got a contract with a Canada team.
– He was fired from the team after only two months.
With 23 years, without money and aimlessfell into depression.
Reflection: Sometimes, dreams that break open the door to even better roads. The history of the rock is more everyday than it seems, because who has not happened to say goodbye to his work for example? Many of us have achieved things, thinking that they were going to last forever, so that later, they fire us as if nothing. Life is like that, nothing is completely assured, consequently, it is key to know how to keep calm during the sudden changes of life to strengthen our temper to move forward
The fight for a new future
Without options, Johnson joined wrestlingfollowing in the footsteps of his father. But it was not easy:
-At the beginning, the public hated him.
– The promoters did not trust him.
– I only earned $ 40 per fight.
But instead of surrendering, worked harder than anyone. He improved his image, changed his attitude and in a short time he became “The Rock”the most charismatic fighter of the WWE.
Reflection: When the world rejects you, instead of giving up, improves and becomes stronger. Go ahead with strategy, humility and work !!! Nothing happens overnight. Use the resources you have at hand and make art with what you have. Stop complaining about what you don’t have and start taking action right now. Just Bring It !!!! Onnnnnnnnnnnn
From WWE to Hollywood: Another great risk
Despite his success in wrestling, Johnson wanted more. He opted for Hollywood, but studies They did not take it seriously as an actor.
– They told him that he was too muscular For cinema.
– Directors did not trust their talent.
– He received offers from minor roles and rejected many.
But He reinvented himself. It started with small papers, worked tirelessly on his performanceand over the years it became One of the world’s highest grossing stars.
Reflection: Do not let others define your potential. Reinventing is key. Nor do you let others determine your potential. It is true that Dwayne was better known to be “La Roca” than for being a serious actor within the film industry, however, none of that stopped him to start over and learn new techniques, strategies and tools to act better. Also, his humility and attitude with other artists opened doors, so that it is not only about acting, but also, how you relate to others. The latter seems unnecessary or useless, but in fact, it is quite the opposite and what many times makes the difference to have sustainable, integral and truly great success.
Today: entrepreneur, actor and overcoming model
Today, Dwayne Johnson is:
– One of Hollywood’s best paid actors.
– Founder of Fitness, Clothing and Energy Drink companies.
– Motivator and philanthropist, helping people in difficult situations.
Dwayne Johnson shows that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall, the important thing is how many times you get up. With discipline, humility and hard work, you can achieve everything. Then I leave you a legendary phrase of The Rock:
“Remember this: through hard work, perseverance and faith in yourself, you can achieve anything.”
Frankly, this type of stories lift me up and encourage me to continue persevering in my dreams, I hope I have added value in your day too. Let’s move on dear Power leader, always remember that you are the manager of your life !!!!
Sincerely,
Ana Romero
