The story of Ed Sheeran is a masterclass in persistence, transforming from a shy boy with a stutter into a global phenomenon through what he calls his "10,000-hour rule" of constant practice. The Boy with the Guitar

Shortly after, his independent single began gaining massive traction on YouTube, leading him to sign with Atlantic Records in late 2010.

Watch how Ed's relentless persistence turned small-town rejection into stadium-filling success: