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High School Track Star Crawls Her Way to the Finish Line
Sometimes just finishing the race can be inspiring. That was the case with high school track runner Holland Reynolds! She literally had to muster up enough strength and courage to crawl over the finish line. In doing so, she secured a championship for her team. Her coach is battling ALS and says he’s using what Holland did in…
Steve Jobs: His Success and Spirit Inspired Lessons For Life
Steve Jobs was a man of boundless accomplishments. He co-founded Apple Computers and revolutionalized the computer world with his innovative creations. But incredible success wasn’t Steve Jobs’ only claim to fame. He was also an amazingly powerful speaker whose wisdom shone through despite his easygoing speaking style. In the video and the additional resources below are some of Steve Jobs’ most memorable…
Cliff Young – 61-year-old Farmer Who Won the World’s Toughest Race
In 1983, a man named Cliff Young showed up at the start of this race. Cliff was 61 years old and wore overalls and work boots. To everyone’s shock, Cliff wasn’t a spectator. He picked up his race number and joined the other runners. The press and other athletes became curious and questioned Cliff. They…
Sir Ernest Shackleton – Century-Old Leadership Lessons That Still Apply Today!
Recently, at Harvard Business School, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton became the subject of a new case study. According to professor Nancy Koehn, “His achievements on the ice have much to teach business students and executives.” That’s why she created the case study, which she called “Leadership in Crisis: Ernest Shackleton and the Epic Voyage of the Endurance”….
Ricochet the Sea Dog – Helping Children Learn to Surf
Ricochet was supposed to help the handicapped in their homes. But although her path in life changed, she wound up helping even more people by following her passion.
10 Inspiring Quotes for Kids About Animals and Pets
Animals are some of the greatest friends and companions that we have. Beyond friendship, they provide us with food, entertainment and love. Some people, such as farmers, the blind and the sick, depend on them to live their lives. How we treat and respect animals reflects who we are as people and also as nation….
Skidboot the Dog – His Friendship and Legacy Live On!
Do you know a special dog or pet? Skidboot the Dog, who lived on a ranch in Quinlan, Texas, was one the smartest dogs you will ever see! But Skidboot was a lot more than just smart. He was also a great partner to his owner, David Hartwig. Their support of each other is a…
When Is the Best Time to Be Kind? Just Ask This Maine Middle School
When is the the right time to be kind to others? This middle school in Maine shows everyone that the time is now! There is no better time to be kind than this very moment. Watch this amazing story of kids who chose to be kind to others and the long-lasting effect it had on their…
Nick Vujicic – No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!
Nick Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia with the rare Tetra-amelia syndrome: limbless, missing both arms at shoulder level, and legless but with two small feet, one of which has two toes. Nick is a preacher, a motivational speaker and the director of Life Without Limbs, a non-profit Christian organization. He regularly gives speeches about…
John Wooden on True Success
John Wooden was one of the most successful basketball players and coaches of all time. He was beloved by his teammates and players for his hard work, his drive, and his simple yet inspirational words of wisdom. In this video, John talks about his coaching career and his views on success. Additional Resources: Here is…
