Failing on your way to success

In these challenging times of crisis, complexity and competition, we need to remember that most great people have suffered through failure, often many times before they have reached their potential. Yet most people do not achieve a fraction of what they are capable of achieving because they are afraid they will fail. Successful people look at mistakes as outcomes or results, not as failures. On the other hand unsuccessful people look at mistakes as permanent and personal. Some people who seem to have been born to lose turn out to be the most inspiring examples of the triumph of the human spirit. So sit back, turn up your speakers enjoy the session and pass it along to those you love and care about!

you NEVER forget

We all know what it's like to be tired...

We know what it's like to be pushed just one step too far...

We know what it's like to reach that breaking point where something has to give...

Or else we will.

This commercial is based on the true story of a boy who is pushed to his maximum limit and then drops out of school.

The thing is, no matter where his life took him, there were two things he never forgot. One was a promise he made. The other was the person he made it to.

Watch this heartwarming video about making a difference that may just inspire you both to be the light in somebody's life...

As well as remember some of the beautiful and inspiring lights in yours.

We all know what it’s like to be tired. To be pushed just one step too far.
This commercial is based on the true story of a boy who has that experience and drops out of school.
The thing is, no matter where his life took him there’s two things he didn’t forget. One was a promise he made. The other was the person he made it to.
Watch this heartwarming video about making a difference that may just inspire you both to be the light in somebody’s life, as well as remember some of the lights in yours.
- See more at: http://www.videosmotivational.com/best-clips/making-a-difference-videos/you-never-forget/?fsid=ad947a6f77741276a14bad3e1e218486#video

We all know what it’s like to be tired. To be pushed just one step too far.
This commercial is based on the true story of a boy who has that experience and drops out of school.
The thing is, no matter where his life took him there’s two things he didn’t forget. One was a promise he made. The other was the person he made it to.
Watch this heartwarming video about making a difference that may just inspire you both to be the light in somebody’s life, as well as remember some of the lights in yours.
- See more at: http://www.videosmotivational.com/best-clips/making-a-difference-videos/you-never-forget/?fsid=ad947a6f77741276a14bad3e1e218486#video

We all know what it’s like to be tired. To be pushed just one step too far.
This commercial is based on the true story of a boy who has that experience and drops out of school.
The thing is, no matter where his life took him there’s two things he didn’t forget. One was a promise he made. The other was the person he made it to.
Watch this heartwarming video about making a difference that may just inspire you both to be the light in somebody’s life, as well as remember some of the lights in yours.
- See more at: http://www.videosmotivational.com/best-clips/making-a-difference-videos/you-never-forget/?fsid=ad947a6f77741276a14bad3e1e218486#video

Think Different

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Fallen Race

This race is not about training. This race is not about a fall. This race is about rising to the challenge. That is what all races are about.

So sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy this inspiring short movie:)

Love is a verb

An excerpt from
Love is a Verb
by Glenn Van Ekeren

 I cherish so much about our children. Through my many years of parenting, this is what I realized that I treasured the most: each relationship.

Oh, I admit it's nice when they scored points in a basketball game or gracefully performed a dance routine. I'm pleased when their report cards revealed above-average scores, or when I observed the effort put into a school project. And of course it's flattering when people comment how nice they looked or how respectful they were.

But what really tripped my trigger and renewed my parental energy—after returning from a speaking trip, or working on a free-throw shot, playing taxi driver, or setting curfew—was a loving smile, a hug, a high five, and the four cherished words: "I love you, Dad."

I became keenly aware how my actions, words, tone of voice, or nonverbals affected the loving, caring, and mutually respectful relationship we enjoyed as a family. As a father, I failed at times to uphold my end of the responsibility. There were situations when I crushed my children's spirits.

When my son was in the sixth grade, another dad and I agreed to coach a traveling basketball team. Along with our two sons, we invited ten other boys to enjoy the experience with us.

It didn't take long for me to realize that the definition of a father-coach is someone who expects his son to be everything he wasn't. I upheld high and sometimes unrealistic expectations. I even found it easy to justify my demands by attempting to motivate my son to be the best he could be. However, during one game I overstepped my parental privileges.

The game was already won. The boys fought courageously to overcome a major point deficit to hold a comfortable lead with thirty-seven seconds left in the game. Out of nowhere Matt (my son) stole the ball, dribbled the length of the court, and missed an uncontested lay-up.

I chose to release my accumulated tension from the game on my son for missing that lay-up. The shot meant nothing. We had won the game and advanced to the finals. Matt played with heart and gave his all, yet he blew that simple lay-up. I let him know in no uncertain terms how disappointed I was and how ridiculous it was for him to miss such a simple shot.

The joy of winning drained from his face. He stood motionless and speechless as Dad continued to drain the power from his self-esteem battery. I knew I'd blown it, but I continued to justify my outburst and dig myself into a deeper hole.

The next hours waiting for the championship game were long and quiet. Matt was hurting inside, and I was full of guilt. There was little question that I needed my son's forgiveness.

Sitting in our van outside the gymnasium, I slowly turned to look into Matt's fearful and discouraged face. "Matt, I was wrong," I began. "I'm sorry for blowing up at you. You worked hard in that game and I failed to recognize you for all the good things you did. Please forgive me."

It was then that Matt touched my heart, and my eyes filled with tears. "It's okay, Dad. I know you love me."

Thanks to my son, I could walk into the championship game with a clear conscience, a repaired heart, and a softer spirit.

We lost the championship game by one point, but I came out of that tournament a winner. My son had forgiven me.

The only way to heal a damaged spirit is to swallow the parental pride and say, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me." Failure to bring healing when you've been unfair or hurtful can breed anger for years to come.

When was the last time you told your child, "I'm sorry for anything I have ever said or done that has hurt you"?

You can make a difference

Everyone needs an enemy.  Once you know who your enemy is you are stronger because you will know what to do.

• Luke had Darth Vader.
• Batman had the Joker.
• David had Goliath.
• Rush Limbaugh has the liberals.
• Lance Armstrong has cancer.
• Apple has Microsoft.
• Rocky had Apollo Creed, then Mr. T, then the Russian
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Photos of life's best moments

Sports Illustrated writer Richard Deitsch asked his Twitter followers if they had a photo of the single best moment of their lives. Within minutes, Deitsch was flooded with photos in what Deitsch describes as a fountain of humanity. Wyatt Andrews reports.