Efren Penaflorida wins CNN hero of the year
We all find ourselves subjects of circumstances that would bring us down and keep us from achieving individual greatness. Stories like those of Efren …
Author: Rusty Lindquist
Sacrifice is hard
sacrifices are in no way independently substantial, but in accumulation begin to carry some weight, and there’ve already been tears shed.
Making the most of what you have
You’ve got to work with the cards you have. When you look around you with the right attitude, you’ll find all kinds of opportunities to create som…
What does it take to be a hero?
What does it take to be a hero? In truth, not much. Being a hero doesn’t always require heroic effort, just the right effort at the right time.
Rededication, overcoming entropy in your personal life
I love... the turn of the new year, largely because we take the opportunity to reevaluate our lives, assess where we've been, and plan where we're goi…
If – by Rudyard Kipling
An inspirational poem about conquering the complexities of life and rising above.
Straining toward achievement
Any time you want to push yourself well beyond what you have done before, the amount of effort required will be dramatically disproportionate to the i…
Michael Phelps – setting and achieving goals
Each one of us is filled with potential. Each of us has the makings of greatness. As we continue to mold and shape ourselves, we become the actual man…
Two lessons from Michael Phelps
The inspiring story of Michael Phelps. Believe in yourself and don’t stop pushing, and you can be great too.
Finding your own personal sweet spot
COP is an acronym where each letter stands for “Competency,” “Opportunity,” and “Passion,” where they all intersect is the sweet spot, the…
Michael Phelps – Making your dreams come true
Michael Phelps set the astonishing goal of winning eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. People like Phelps make their own reality by daring…
Little Lin Hao – a survivor, hero, and example
The inspiring story of little Lin Hao, who set an example of courage, commitment, and love in the face of trial and turmoil.
Suffering in Silence
An important lesson learned from a dream about being aware of those around you.
Principle based leadership
A good leader sees the principles that lie at the heart of every issue and instructs on those principles as they’re naturally encountered. Learning…
The truth about consumption
Does your consumption include a healthy portion of things of real substance and eternal worth, or is it primarily made up of empty calories, fats, and…
It’s all about attitude
Porter is an example that we should relentlessly pursue our dreams in spite of whatever disability we might have that would otherwise stand in our way…
The spider and the fly
A short story about a spider and a fly and the lesson we can learn about not heeding flattery.
Four reasons why hope breeds success
An article about the pricelessly propelling power of hope. Hope brings dreams to reality. Hope makes the impossible possible.
How to reconcile hope with failure
Optimism and disappointment are not antithetical. They co-exist in perfect harmony. In truth, the relationship between hope and disappointment is symb…
Lessons from the Apple iPhone 2.0
We all market ourselves. Consider ways that you might change your message or your approach. Pick a few things that matter the most, and make them more…