Today, Steven Spielberg is considered an institution in Hollywood. Considered as one of the most successful filmmakers in history, the Jurassic Park director’s movies have earned over $10 billion at the box-office. However, once Spielberg was not good enough for his dream film school. Yes, you read that right!Always interested in filmmaking, the director applied to University of Southern California (USC) twice and was rejected as his grades were mediocre. Afterward, he secured admission to California State University, Long Beach, where he joined the Theta Chi fraternity and became an active member of the campus community. His breakthrough arrived in 1968 when Universal Pictures gave him the chance to create and direct a 26-minute short film titled Amblin' for theatrical exhibition. The project caught the attention of studio executive Sidney Sheinberg, who was highly impressed by the young filmmaker’s talent and vision. As a result, Sheinberg offered him an unprecedented seven-year directing agreement with the studio.Recognizing the rare opportunity before him, Spielberg chose to leave university the following year and devote himself entirely to directing television productions for Universal. This career move proved historic, as it made him the youngest filmmaker ever to secure a long-term directing contract with a major Hollywood studio. The achievement marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually establish Steven Spielberg as one of the most influential and successful directors in the history of cinema.Although his debut film The Sugarland Express was not a hit at the box-office, Spielberg achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success with the 1975 thriller Jaws. He became a global sensation with the humongous success of the 1982 film ET: The Extraterrestrial. 1993 became a pivotal year for the auteur, as he delivered back-to-back hits such as : Schindler’s List (which got him an Academy Award), Jurassic Park. Many of Steven Spielberg's productions are widely regarded as landmarks of world cinema, with several earning a place among the most celebrated films ever made. In addition to receiving critical acclaim, a number of his movies have achieved extraordinary commercial success, ranking among the highest-grossing productions in film history.His influence on the motion picture industry is reflected in the recognition bestowed upon his work by the Library of Congress. Seven of his films have been selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry, an honor reserved for works considered to possess exceptional cultural, historical, or artistic importance.According to Yahoo Finance report, Spielberg’s personal net worth is a whopping $5.3 billion. Spielberg On SuccessThe auteur once shared his mantra on success: “When you have a dream, it doesn't come screaming at you. This is who you are, this is what you must be for the rest of your life…” The quote underlines his philosophy of never giving up on your dreams even if you face one setback after the other, and persevering even if you are are met with one disappointment after the other. When it comes to success, nothing beats effort, passion and dedication.