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We are only limited by our beliefs of what we are capable of....

4/27/2015

Pushing through adversity and finding your potential in life.....

Do You Take on the Beliefs of Others?

4/20/2015

I learned a powerful principle many years ago....everyone and everything is our teacher. Meaning, we learn from the good and the bad in every experience and with every person we come in contact with. This scene from a Rocky movie reveals how often in life, we take on the beliefs of others, and don't take a stand for our own greatness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk82j1jQw_8&x-yt-ts=1422579428&x-yt-cl=85114404

Ailbaba Founder - faced major rejection but became the richest man in China

4/13/2015

Has anyone ever thought your ideas were crazy? Have you ever been turned down for something? Have you ever failed at something? Have you given up on your dreams? Take a moment and read this inspirational article about the challenges this man faced, and despite, went on to become the richest man in China!

http://www.businessinsider.com/alibaba-founder-jack-ma-on-rejection-2015-2?utm_content=bufferfd0ad&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Officer takes a stand for change -

4/10/2015

When leaders are willing to take a stand and be a voice for change, it raises awareness and support.... Well done to this officer, raising awareness and making a difference!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/09/toronto-cop-pink-hair-homophobia_n_7033356.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Are YOU Living Life On YOUR Terms....It Is Always a Choice.

4/9/2015

Incredible story of a successful major league pitcher who is living life on his terms, despite the pressures of conventional thinking. This takes courage, self direction, confidence and being willing to follow your heart, your voice of intuition...choosing to do what makes YOU happy......

http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12420393/top-blue-jays-prospect-daniel-norris-lives-own-code

How Old Do You Have to be to Make a Dream Come True?

3/30/2015

Anyone can choose to make a difference...

Acacia is demonstrating that age is no barrier to having a dream and pursuing it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l4qJRO9utw&feature=share&fb_ref=share

Woman making over 1 million per year on etsy

3/23/2015

Well worth the read, and some important lessons for success. After a failed business, she didn't give up on her entrepreneurial dream. She found a new way to create success.

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3042352/how-one-knitter-makes-almost-1-million-a-year-on-etsy

How easy is it to make a difference in someone's life?

3/17/2015

Beautiful example of going the extra mile and making a difference in someone's life. This doesn't cost a thing except time....yet provides a huge amount of positive PR for this business....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/facebook-photo-of-grocery-store-clerk-walking-senior-customer-home-goes-viral-1.2939098

Feeding the Homeless

3/9/2015

Making a difference in feeding the homeless. One man's simple idea has blossomed into an idea that has benefited over 10,000 homeless people. Can one person make a difference? Every movement starts with an idea......
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=969921939715331&fref=nf

All Successful People Have Learned to Push Through the "No's"

3/2/2015

Do you take no for an answer? How quickly do you give up on your ideas? This 15 year old, has much to teach about starting with an idea he was passionate about, taking action, persevering, pushing past the nos, and connecting with like minded people. When you have the courage to push through the no's, it may just be for something that makes a powerful difference in the lives of others, as in Jack's story.....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/jack-andraka-marylands-boy-wonder-on-mean-scientists-homecoming-and-tricorders/2013/12/02/e15606be-4173-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html#!