Posted on January 22, 2012, 10:38 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
Music is a universal and very important part of society. According to dictionary.com, music is “an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color“. As an art form that touches our emotions, music can inspire and motivate. I have various songs [...]
Posted on December 1, 2011, 9:06 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
Or as Amy Purdy prefers to say, pushing off of borders. Amy, who was born in Las Vegas, is a double amputee, competitive snowboarder, and spokesperson for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. She was 19 when she contracted a form of bacterial meningitis. Due to the disease, which affected her circulatory system, both of her legs [...]
Posted on July 28, 2011, 6:57 am, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
Here is the story of a 43 old mother of 2 who lost all 4 lower limbs to that flesh eating disease. You can read her story at The Toronto Star. You can also read her blog at Cyndi’s Story. Next time you are bemoaning your life, read stories like this. It may be that [...]
Posted on January 5, 2011, 7:25 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
f you have not heard this story yet, watch and listen. The story of a golden voice – Ted Williams – from booze and drugs to stardom.
Posted on December 20, 2010, 1:36 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
I doubt it. We may feel like failures, but we aren’t. Failing at something does not make one a failure. Just get up and try again. Watch this short video for inspiration.
Posted on December 15, 2009, 8:56 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
As Seth Godin says, “Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.” Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around. I hope a new ebook I’ve organized will get you started on that path. It took months, [...]
Posted on August 9, 2009, 8:56 pm, by GrandpaRichard, under
Motivational.
Every now and then I come across a song that I find inspirational or motivational. Several days ago someone reminded me of Lee Ann Womack’s “I hope you dance”. I heard it a number of years ago and had forgotten it. If you’ve never heard it, there is a version on You Tube right now. [...]