Before he became an icon, Stallone faced unimaginable hardships. He was so broke that he sold his wife’s jewelry, became homeless, and even had to sell his beloved dog for just $25. But after writing *Rocky*, he refused to give up on his dream—even turning down a $125,000 offer and two more deals because they wouldn’t let him star in the film. Finally, a studio agreed to pay him $35,000 for the script *and* gave him the role. The rest is history. 🎬
Never underestimate the power of persistence. 🔥
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