Overcoming Adversity

What challenges did Sonia Sotomayor face growing up, and how did she overcome them? Provide examples from the text.

Sonia Sotomayor grew up poor and lost her father when she was young. She spoke only Spanish as a child. However, she studied hard in school and became a lawyer. Today she serves on the United States Supreme Court. She is only the third woman to do so.

What is the common trait shared by Sonia Sotomayor, Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss, and Thomas Edison that helped them become successful?

<p>They didn’t give up and kept trying despite facing challenges and failures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How did Thomas Edison approach failure, and what did he say about it?</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thomas Edison didn’t think of himself as a failure. He said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found ten thousand ways that won’t work.” He kept trying and never gave up until he found a way that worked.</p> Signup and view all the answers