Everyone enjoys an uplifting tale of self-transformation, which is possibly best exemplified by the well-known fairytale “The Ugly Duckling.” We all know how the story ends: a rejected and abandoned duckling grows up to become a stunning swan, which all the other ducklings in the pond learn to adore and envious of.

It’s much more than a fairytale since, like the majority of fairytales, it imparts valuable life lessons. No matter how unlikely it may seem, with enough effort and commitment, we can overcome unearth our long-dormant inner beauty and let everyone see the proud swan that was concealed within.

Look at these motivational cases of once-ugly children who grew up to be attractive and successful adults.