Motivational Stories

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There has been a lot of chatter lately about how the rich can use their resources to solve all the world’s problems, specifically things like world hunger. However, can the rich really solve these problems? Sure they have billions of dollars, far more than I have ever seen as I sit here with hundreds in my bank account, trying to pay my bills and take care of my family like everyone else. It is so easy to wish that some random billionaire would donate billions to stop world hunger, or randomly deposit money in my account. My sister said the other day that all her money troubles would be solved if we just “ate the rich.” But would they really? “If a person is poor and thinks rich people are bad, they will never be rich. To envy the rich is to cause yourself to never achieve riches. Poor people often despise rich people and blame rich people, and this is one of many reasons why they remain poor all their life.”   ― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, The Wealth Reference Guide: An America...

“Give up being perfect, for being authentic. Give up the need to be perfect, for the opportunity to be authentic. Be who you are. Love who you are. Others will too.” ~Hal Elrod I’m not perfect. Not that this would come as any kind of surprise to anyone who knows me. But I often feel pushed in the direction of trying to represent myself as someone who has it all together. Especially because of the nature of my work as a coach and facilitator. What about you? Do you ever feel like you’re putting on a show for others? The more I find myself trying to represent a perfectly put-together person, the less confident I feel in who I am because I know I am being inauthentic. It’s a big part of what took me off social media a few years ago. I don’t like that social media has the ability to mold what you think about yourself by way of comparison and encourage posturing. It’s a slippery slope, as we’re hardwired to yearn for love and connection as part of our survival. For me, it didn’t feel li...

Many of these  Self Reliance  quotes demonstrate the predominant elements of Transcendentalism: nonconformity, self-reliance, free thought, confidence, and the importance of nature. Self Reliance , an essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1841, is about the importance of following one’s own thoughts and intuitions, instead of pursuing public norms. Emerson, a transcendentalist poet, author, and philosopher uses several transcendentalist themes to urge his readers to follow their individual will, instead of conforming to social expectations. Another theme that Emerson speaks about is “being misunderstood.” This is aligned with several of the transcendentalist themes, such as free thought, confidence, and nonconformity. The quotes about being misunderstood posit that it might not be a bad thing at all. What does Emerson mean though when he speaks about this idea of self-reliance? Keep reading through the list of Self Reliance quotes for a better understanding of the term...

If you’re a fan of action films, you’ll enjoy reading these Taken quotes. Taken  is a series of English-language French action films.  Taken  premiered in 2008,  Taken 2  in 2012, and  Taken 3  in 2014. All three films star Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, a retired CIA operative. The dialogue of all three films is primarily English, and these  Taken  quotes from the movies are also in English. They are predominantly from Bryan Mills, although there are some great conversations between him and the other characters. In the first movie, Bryan Mills’ daughter Kim is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. In the second film, the father of the man Mills killed in the first movie plans to take Mills and his family. Bryan is framed for the murder of his ex-wife in the last installment of the franchise. The first film received mixed reviews from critics, but audiences loved it and it was a commercial success. The series grossed a combined $929,451,01...

These Les Miserables quotes will remind you about just how much the human spirit can overcome. Les Miserables , a novel by Victor Hugo, has been adapted into several stage versions and films. It is affectionately called  Les Mis  by fans, but actually had several other titles including  The Miserables, The Wretched, The Miserable Ones, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims, and The Dispossessed.  It is often referred to as one of the greatest novels of the 19th Century. The novel begins in 1815 and culminates in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris. The story follows the lives and interactions of several characters, all of who have become beloved to readers around the world, especially the hardships ex-convict Jean Valjean encounters and his experience of redemption. The novel examines the nature of law and grace, which is why so many of the Les Miserables quotes are about the human soul, God, and faith. The novel also expands upon the history of France and ...

You might have heard the saying that the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. However, what are you really wondering when you ask “What can we know for certain?” Surely, it isn’t just about paying your tax bill, or knowing that life on earth is limited. Do we even know that for certain? It might be true at this moment, but who knows what kind of medical advances or sci-fi movie-worthy gadgets of the future could do to the human lifespan? We go through life with a series of projections, predictions, and assumptions thinking we know things for certain, only for them to be wrong. This can leave us shaken and floundering with what to do next. Let’s look at the argument for both sides, before trying to answer the question. The argument for knowing things for certain People who think there are things we can know for certain will use a series of arguments based on logic and deductive reasoning. One of the most popular arguments I have seen is that 1+1=2. We know tha...

Despite being told the benefits of working out on a near-daily basis ( thanks, Facebook ) it is still a HUGE challenge for most of us to even begin. We know that working out helps with weight loss, muscle building, and improved mental and cardiovascular health. Life’s daily challenges ( and stress) not only limit our motivation to exercise but also our physical ability to make it to the gym or maintain a regular training schedule. Maintaining both our work and social lives is incredibly important ( trying to live without food and friends is not a particularly enticing prospect ). However, I would like to argue that maybe those needs shouldn’t be prioritized above our health ALL the time. So with that in mind, we are going to touch on some of the biggest workout challenges people experience when trying to exercise regularly. These tips will help you overcome them through smart planning and minor lifestyle changes. So, what are the two of the biggest workout challenges and how can ...

“Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.” ~Spike Milligan Ever since I was a little girl, Disney films, story books, family, and friends unconsciously conditioned me to believe that the definition of happiness was a knight in shining armor galloping into my life to rescue me, sweeping me away, soothing all my problems as we ride off into the sunset to live happily ever after. However, it’s fair to say, that fairytale didn’t play out how I’d expected in real life. Nor does it for most, if any of us. For much of my teenage years, I had a turbulent relationship with my dad, who was absent a lot of the time (both physically and emotionally), as he battled with a toxic relationship with alcohol and mental illness. He was inconsistent, distant, and showed little interest in me or any of my achievements as I went through school and university. The story I told myself and the belief I adopted was that I clearly was not enough for this man, my own flesh and blood, to love me an...

Discover the secrets to overcoming challenges as you pursue your hopes and dreams. Dreams are like precious gems and should always be protected. Never stop believing in your dreams . Pursuing your dream motivates you to stay up late at night or wake up early in the morning. It causes you to travel the world to see sites you have never seen. It is the driving force to conquer your fears of the unknown. You must believe in your dream. Keep it ever in front of you. If you lose sight of your dream, a big part of your life also will be lost. Chasing your dream requires a belief in yourself. It needs you to be the type of person who is comfortable blazing his or her own trail in life. Dream chasers that succeed are seen as brilliant visionaries. Those that fail are regarded as fools that need to get their heads out of the clouds. Overcoming challenges as you chase your dreams As a born dreamer, I began chasing my dreams when I was 12 years old. Getting my dream motorcycle at age 1...

**If you’re reading this in in your inbox, click here to enter on the site ! The other day, while scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across the kind of uplifting story that makes my exhausted-mom-bleeding-heart melt. It was from a mother who’d decided to fly alone with her two-year-old and five-year-old, only to find herself overwhelmed by two screaming, overtired children. I can imagine the stress and anxiety she felt, given that I often feel that way just sitting in my living room with my poor-sleeping baby and high-energy toddler—which is why I almost shed a tear when I read about the other moms who stepped up to offer help. One fellow mama let the solo mom cut her in the security line, another helped carry all her bags, and a third woman held one of her children for a long stretch on the flight and carried him all the way to baggage claim, where she left with a hug and a “Merry Christmas!” Right when she needed it, this mother found herself the proverbial village it t...