The following are some of the famous people's growth stories: 1 Jack London: The author of The Great Gatsby was once a banker. He showed his passion for literature when he was young, but for various reasons, he eventually gave up his financial career and became a freelancer. 2 Marilyn Monroe-The heroine of Titanic used to be a restaurant waiter and erotic actress. Her success did not come from her talent but from her continuous hard work and self-improvement. 3 Bill Gates: The author of "The Social networks" was one of the founders of Microsoft.com. He showed business acumen and innovation at a young age, but eventually left the company for personal reasons to become a freelancer. 4 Oprah Winfrey: The founder of Queen of Talk Show was an advertising agency and television producer. Her success did not come from her talent but from her continuous hard work and self-improvement. The growth stories of these celebrities tell us that only by constantly working hard and pursuing self-improvement can we achieve success.