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Lessons from Rambo: How broke Sylvester Stallone became world’s biggest star

Sylvester Stallone
  • Before he made it in the big league Sylvester Stallone was one of a struggling actor
  • He was once homeless and slept at the New York bus station for three days
  • His lowest point in life was when he tried to sell his dog at a liquor store

The story of Sylvester Stallone before he made it in the big league was one of a struggling actor.

He was struggling in his career and was so broke that at some point, he stole his wife’s jewellery and sold it. He was homeless and slept at the New York bus station for three days.

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