At her Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005, Kamael Sugrim listened intently to Apple CEO Steve Jobs. A year after he was first diagnosed with cancer, Jobs told the graduates that time is limited, so have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Sugrim, a business grad, had her future life of prosperity assured, but Jobs' words never left her. She took them to heart and changed her life.
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American soldier Travis Mills served three tours in Afghanistan until he lost his arms and legs in a bomb explosion. The retired US Army staff sergeant spent months recuperating, but don't dare call him a wounded warrior.
Jia Jiang has designed a unique type of therapy to address his fear of rejection. As a young businessman, he wants to toughen himself for the inevitable No's that await him in the future. For 100 days he is aiming to endure one rejection per day by making all types of crazy requests, such as asking a stranger if he can borrow $100. On just the third day, he was destined to meet Jackie Braun, a shift leader at a Krispy Kreme with such kindness and can-do spirit, that he was never going to get a 'no' from her, if the request involved doughnuts.
A French swimmer who lacks legs and arms has successfully swum the frigid waters separating Alaska and Russia with the aid of paddle-like prosthetics. Seeking to raise awareness of the abilities of handicapped people, Philippe Croizon, whose limbs were amputated after an accident at age 26, completed his dream of swimming between five continents.
I have learned that no matter how far down you fall you can still find good in your life. After experiencing three stokes, cancer surgery, addiction problems, bankruptcy, and homelessness, I can tell you that the key to a good life is to know yourself, be yourself and love yourself.
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On the anniversary of the first Bond book being published, much wisdom can be distilled–beyond the best way to serve a Martini –from 62 years of Bond culture.
Don't be afraid to fail. In fact, failures often lead to success. Take the case of Jack Andraka a young teen whose cancer test will save thousands of lives.
The ability to regret something is a great skill to have for any animal, survival-wise. When you're reliving and kicking yourself for something in the past–and feeling sad, guilty, ashamed, or other unpleasant emotion–your mind is trying to do you a favor. It's trying to make something very clear: you shouldn't let it happen again […]
Are you getting caught in the middle of relationship squabbles? Do you feel anxiety or fear around the economy, your job, or personal level of success? Such drama always drains your energy and impacts your personal effectiveness. To put an end to negativity and energy drain, a good friend of mine, Marlene Chism has a new book that helps you Stop The Drama.
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