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The Story of Sparky

When he was a little boy his uncle called him “Sparky”, after a comic-strip horse named Spark Plug.
He didn’t fare well in school and sports. Sparky failed every subject in the eighth grade and physics in high school, he received a grade of zero .

Throughout his youth, Sparky was awkward socially. It wasn't that the other students disliked him; it's just that no one really cared all that much. Sparky was in everyone’s eyes, a loser.

One thing was important to Sparky, however - drawing. He was proud of his artwork. No one else appreciated it but that didn't seem to matter to him. In his senior year of high school, he submitted some cartoons to the yearbook. The editors rejected the concept. Despite this brush-off, Sparky was convinced of his ability. He even decided to become an artist. 

So, after completing high school, Sparky wrote to Walt Disney Studios. They asked for samples of his artwork. Despite careful preparation, it too was rejected.

But Sparky still didn't give up. Instead, he decided to tell his own life's story in cartoons. The main character would be a little boy who symbolised the perpetual loser and chronic underachiever.
Sparky's cartoon character went on to become iconic. People readily identified with this ‘lovable loser’. And the character - Charlie Brown and the cartoon strip - Peanuts soon became famous worldwide. 
The ‘loser’ who never gave up, never lost faith in his abilities, became one of the most successful cartoonists of all time.

Self-belief is perhaps one of the most important gifts you can give yourself. Just as you put a little bit of faith in others, have a faith in yourself and your abilities. Don’t ever be disheartened and have a great day!