The Inspirational Life of Keanu Reeves

This is Matrix movie star Keanu Reeves. He was abandoned by his father at 3 years old and grew up with 3 different stepfathers. He is dyslexic. His dream of becoming a hockey player was shattered by a serious accident. His daughter died at birth. His wife died in a car accident. His best friend, …

The Inspirational Story of Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) – The story of the man who never gave up on his dreams.Rowan Atkinson was born into a middle-class family and suffered terribly as a child because of his stuttering. He was also teased and bullied at school because of his looks. His bullies thought he looked like an alien. He …

Never Too Old

A great reminder 💜:At age 23, Tina Fey was working at a YMCA.At age 23, Oprah was fired from her first reporting job.At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer.At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school.At age 28, …

The Inspiring Life of Centenarian Jeanne Louise Calment

Meet Madam Jeanne Louise Calment, who had the longest confirmed human lifespan: 122 years, 164 days. Apparently, fate strongly approved of the way she lived her life. She was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. The Eiffel Tower was built when she was 14 years old. It was at this time she met …

The Inspirational Story Of John Roebling

This is a real-life story of engineer John Roebling building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years. In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, …

The Inspirational Story of Monty Roberts

As a child, Monty Roberts was the son of a horse trainer and moved from stable to stable, from ranch to ranch, training horses. The boy’s schooling was constantly interrupted. One day, when he was a senior, his teacher asked him to write about what he wanted to be when he grew up. He did …

The Goalkeepers Of Our Lives

In December 1937, a football match between Chelsea and Charlton football clubs at the Stamford Bridge stadium London was stopped in the 60th minute due to thick fog. Charlton’s legendary goalkeeper Sam Bartram remained oblivious and kept on shielding the goal 15 minutes after the game had stopped, as he did not hear the referee’s …

The Inspiring Story of Albert Einstein

Laziness is not an indication that you’re not a genius, or you’ll never become successful. Just look at Einstein! Even though he’s considered as an epitome of genius back then, he was the exact opposite. His communication skills didn’t even develop until he was four. His parents even thought that something was awfully wrong with …

If You Have Been Rejected, Read This!

FOUR STORIES TO START:1. Nokia rejected Android.2. Yahoo rejected Google.3. Kodak turned down digital cameras.4. Blockbusters rejected Netflix. LESSONS:1. Take risks.2. Accept the change.3. If you refuse to change over time, it will become obsolete. TWO MORE STORIES:1. Facebook takes over WhatsApp and Instagram.2. Grab takes over Uber in Southeast Asia. LESSONS:1. Become so powerful …

20 Billionaires Who Dropped Out of College

All roads lead to Rome. While many may think that having a college degree is a good safety net and the pathway to a successful career and great wealth, there are 20 shinning examples to prove otherwise. This list showscases the 20 billionaires who have never finished college. Some have started college, spent some time …

The Inspirational Story of J K Rowling

Do you know anyone who’s richer than the Queen of England? It’s no other than J.K. Rowling, the famous author of the series, Harry Potter– having a net worth that’s over $1 billion. No, she wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She’s no better than you during her early years. In fact, …

The Inspirational Story of Olympic Winner Jim Thorpe

This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim …