Life’s most persistent and urgent question
Quotes January 20, 2014
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his... Read more
How to Live Before You Die – Steve Jobs
Videos January 16, 2014
In 2005, Steve Jobs delivered a speech to the undergraduate class of 2005 at Stanford University. In it, he urges all of us to pursue our dreams and live our own life instead of someone else’s. He brings everything together through the retelling of three very personal stories from... Read more
She’s Got Talent – Susan Boyle
Videos January 15, 2014
Susan Boyle’s inspirational performance on the television show, Britain’s Got Talent, in 2009. In this amazing televised audition for the show she wows the audience with a stunning performance of I Dreamed the Dream from Les Miserables. When she first walks on the stage, her frumpy appearance looks comical and you can see... Read more
How Much Do You Make Per Hour?
Stories January 14, 2014
SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” DAD: “Yeah sure, what is it?” SON: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” DAD: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” SON: “I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you... Read more
Inch by Inch – Any Given Sunday
Videos January 14, 2014
This is the scene from the movie, Any Given Sunday where Al Pacino delivers his famous “Inch by Inch” speech. In this inspiring delivery, Pacino’s character draws the comparison between life and the game of football, explaining that we need to fight for every inch along the way. Read more
Life is What Happens to You
Quotes January 13, 2014
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon, Beautiful Boy Read more
Jimmy Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Speech
Videos January 13, 2014
Jimmy Valvano was a highly successful, charismatic, and beloved college basketball coach in the 1980s. He delivered this speech during ESPN’s ESPY award show in 1993, just eight weeks before he died of cancer at the relatively young age of 47. In the speech, Valvano acknowledged his losing battle with... Read more
Never Quite as Scary
Quotes January 12, 2014
Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend. – Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) This quote is from the beloved comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, penned by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The comic strip followed the adventures of young Calvin and his best friend, the stuffed tiger... Read more
This is Water
Videos January 12, 2014
This is the commencement speech to the Kenyon College class of 2005, delivered by David Foster Wallace. In it, he discusses the subjects of empathy, awareness and the general lonesomeness of adult life. The title of the speech originates from the following simple parable: There are these two young fish... Read more
You’ll be amazed at what this kid wants to be when he grows up.
Videos January 11, 2014
The answer is pretty simple. Kids want to grow up to be happy. Watch this inspiring video to see how Logan LaPlante used his own unconventional homeschooling program to make sure he’s on that very simple path to happiness. In this insightful TedTalk, Logan puts a case that education... Read more