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Antarctic Treaty ~ Kelly Rigg (The power of impossible ambitions and it’s not over till it’s over)

Dear friends, Watch this youtube video which paints the picture of the power of an ideal you believe in, a cause you stand for and an unrelenting passion to do what you must. Have a truly inspirational day and may your dreams be realised and lived. This video is about Greenpeace’s campaign to keep oil and gas exploration out of Antarctica and was a lesson in impossible ambitions: sometimes, you achieve them. Kelly Rigg talks about persistence, imagination, and the [...]

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Labour of Love ~ Yes You Can, Believe in Miracles (Dick and Rick Hoyt)

Dear friends, THIS has to be one of the most inspirational stories I have come across. Couldn’t help but have tears of inspiration watching this. This gives me hope that miracles do happen everyday. Be the miracle you want to witness in the world. Get your tissues ready =) About Team Hoyt The Early Years Rick was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of oxygen deprivation to Rick’s brain at the time of [...]

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Remember, God made all men equal, Speak for those who could not ~ William Wilberforce (Amazing Grace)

Dear Friends, This has to be one of the most inspirational movies I have watched and here is only a short trailer of it. This is the song that inspired the world, the man that changed history and risked everything. He spoke for those who could not, made the blind see and led a movement that would change the world. This is a short summary of Williams life. Never underestimate an ideal you believe in, a cause you stand for [...]

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Invest in Yourself ~ Heart 2 Heart @ Peter Irvine, co-founder of Gloria Jeans 11.11.11

Extended (Part 1) Extended (Part 2) Extended (Part 3) Dear family and friends, Finally, the launch of Heart 2 Heart (Real People, Real Stories) and I am so excited to bring you my very first interview for Inspire Library with Peter Irvine. I first met Peter at a networking function many years ago and I remember how down to earth and relatable Peter was when he was sharing his story. I immediately approached him and thanked him [...]

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For me, real freedom is freedom from fear ~ Aung San Suu Kyi (Lady of No Fear)

Dear friends, We know Aung San Suu Kyi as “a golden bird in a cage “; she is a valuable icon representing freedom and democracy of which the suppressed population of Burma much hopes for. In the West she stands out as a symbol of peace and reconciliation, she has been awarded countless prizes for her effort, among them the Nobel Peace Prize. I have uploaded 2 videos of Aung San, one an interview with her about Beliefs and Values, [...]

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Imagine, finding an angel, his mother. When I got up and started singing, there was nothing else ~ Emmanuel Kelly

Dear friends, This week, a friend sent me a link to a video which has really made me think hard about what I worry about sometimes and how insignificant it can be and I must say that after watching this video 5 times, I feel so much more encouraged that life is what you really make of it. I could not hold back my streaming tears and I have a feeling you will be moved as well. I once read [...]

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Wash your own socks & underwear, key to success. It’s not about money, it’s about discipline ~ Jackie Chan (Ellen show)

Dear friends, I was reading Forbes Asia and came across this article on Jackie Chan, whom by the way is someone I really look up to and aspire to meet one day. He is kind of a secret hero of mine. Everytime I hear him speak or read about him, I feel incredibly inspired and I suppose it gives me more persmission to be myself. In fact, I am amazed how he is so much himself and he is naturally [...]

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You’ve got to find what you love, then stay hungry and stay foolish ~ Steve Jobs (Apple)

Dear friends, This is probably one of the most inspirational speeches I have heard. This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005. Thank You. I am honored to be with you today for your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. Truth be told, I never graduated from college and this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today [...]

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Everyday that you live & everything that you do makes a difference & an impact in the world. You have a choice ~ Jane Goodall

Dear friends, Hope that your week has been an inspirational one. It’s been a great and very involved week for me, but I always do my best to find time to get inspired and share the inspriration. I’d like to share the story of Jane Goodall, whom I have had the greatest priveledge to meet and get to know while I was in Switzerland a few years ago. I must say that Jane is someone I have a lot of respect for. She [...]

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You’re never too young or too old to fulfill your dreams and live an inspired life. Fire UP! (Teen Millionaires)

Hey Everyone, Here is a video upload of one of my favorite young entrepreneurs Cameron Johnson www.cameronjohnson.com – whom I have been fortunate enough to meet and also to have gotten to know. I am amazed how down to earth he is and I am just so inspired by his energy and enthusiasm! Cameron started his first business at the age of nine and before graduating high school, he was recognized as one of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the [...]

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give

You give but little when you give of your possesions. It is when you give of yourself what you truly give ~ Kahlil Gibran

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From Rags to “Riches” ~ Sung-Bong Choi (Korea’s Got Talent)

From Rags to “Riches” ~ Sung-bong Choi (Korea’s Got Talent)

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Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus (Karate Kid)

Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus ~ Alexander Graham Bell

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Maybe It’s My Fault or Maybe You’re Just Making Excuses ~ Michael Jordan

MOTIVATION – Michael Jordan Maybe It’s My Fault or Maybe You’re Just Making Excuses

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How one generation loves, the next generation learns

How one generation loves, the next generation learns

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Dreams really do come true ~ Susan Boyle (Britains Got Talent)

Dreams really do come true! Here is Susan living her dream… keep the dream alive!

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I am going to show you how great I am ~ Mohammad Ali

This is brilliant! Make no excuses…

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We are all beacons of light for each other ~ Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey Acceptance Speech – 1998

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