Stories of men and women who overcome adversity inspire me. Their stories are a continual reminder to me that no matter how difficult my challenges, how high the mountains appear in front of me, I am strong to fight on. This YouTube video is a bit longer, it is 12 minutes, but it will be worth every minute of your time. Jack Kavanagh is one of my heroes. After you listen to his story, he will be your hero as well.
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Choose to Rise – Never Quit
Have you ever been knocked down? Have you ever felt like you can’t keep going on? You’re not alone. It happens to everyone. Some people quit and stay down. They lost the will to get up and fight with every last ounce of strength. And others struggled to their feet. They rose while still weak, they chose to fight. They chose to continue the struggle. They wouldn’t quit. In the following short YouTube video, Donte Whitner has a lesson to touch you and me. Thank you for the lesson Donte.
Want to be Successful?
We all want to be successful. We all have or had a dream we want to reach. We don’t always get to where we want to go. Is there a secret to being successful? Have you ever thought, ‘Why not me?’ I have. In the following short YouTube video, you learn the 8 secrets of successful people. It’s worth watching. I hope it provides you with the inspiration and knowledge to achieve your dream.
Quote for Today – November 18, 2017
When the Sun of compassion arises darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere. – Amit Ray
A Refresher Course in Teamwork
If you’re anything like me, you’re independent, self-reliant, and have an inner belief you can handle anything. I discovered that worked for me until . . . it didn’t work anymore. There are times when no matter how strong and self-reliant we are we need other people or we won’t make it. It’s a humbling experience to reach out my hand to grasp that of a person extending their hand toward me to pull me up. For me, it was LESSON LEARNED. The following short YouTube video demonstrates how geese already learned this lesson. They rely on each other as they fly in formation. Enjoy the refresher course on teamwork.
Quote for Today – November 17, 2017
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again. ~ Abraham Maslow
You Are Courageous
You are courageous. Deep within you is a reservoir of strength that can overcome any obstacle, face any challenge, and confront any fear. Don’t listen to the voices of fear, despair, and of hopelessness. Instead, change the channel and listen to voices of courage, hope, and resilience. The following short YouTube video presents the voices of six men and women who refused to listen to the negative voices and instead chose hope.
Quote for Today – November 16, 2017
Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~ James Baldwin
Quote for Today – November 15, 2017
“I cried because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet” – Unknown
We Are Each Other’s Teacher & Student
Good morning writers. It’s time to be inspired by Stephen King. When we keep our bucket empty, there is always room for more. This rule applies to all aspects of life. No one has all the answers. No one has the singular true perspective of life. We need each others. We are a community. When we are a community of learners, we become each other’s teacher and student. Today, Stephen King is our teacher. Get Inspired.
