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Celebrities and other motivational icons who made it to the top, from real actors, athletes and authors who used to be just like you.
The Alchemist of Central Falls: How Viola Davis Turned Invisibility into Gold
The profound true story of Viola Davis, who rose from the abject poverty of Rhode Island to become the first Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, proving that trauma can be fuel for genius.
By Frank Massey about 12 hours ago in Motivation
When Life Doesn’t Get Easier, But You Get Stronger at Living It. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There is a quiet realization that arrives in adulthood, usually without ceremony: life does not necessarily become easier. It becomes fuller. Heavier. More layered.
By Chilam Wongabout 20 hours ago in Motivation
Ecclesiastes and the Weight of Meaninglessness
Have you ever noticed how unsettling Ecclesiastes feels compared to most of Scripture. It does not rush to reassure. It does not soften its conclusions. It returns again and again to the same observation: everything fades, everything repeats, and nothing under the sun seems capable of holding still long enough to become permanent. Wisdom fails to secure lasting satisfaction. Pleasure loses its edge. Work outlives the worker. Even moral effort appears unable to guarantee stability. For many readers, this tone feels almost dissonant, as if the book is saying out loud what faith is supposed to quiet.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcasta day ago in Motivation
The Transformation Process: Craft, Makeup, and Character Development
There’s a specific moment that happens when you’re sitting in the makeup chair. It’s quiet. The mirrors are lit. Brushes move carefully across your face. Then suddenly, you don’t fully recognize the person looking back at you.
By Andreas Szakacsa day ago in Motivation
Bruce Lee: The Great Asian American Action Superstar
Kick: Bruce Lee Song by K-pop band. Inaccurate portrayals of Asians have and continue to affect how people view Asian Americans. Indeed, Jessica Hagedorn, a Filipino American writer, calls the movies of Hollywood a type of God. Thus, their power is omnipotent in framing how Westerners think of Asians.
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONSa day ago in Motivation
Functioning Is Not the Same as Being Okay. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
At some point in adulthood, survival becomes subtle. You are no longer fighting dramatic battles. You are managing continuity. You wake up, do what is required, respond appropriately, and keep life moving forward. From the outside, this looks like stability. From the inside, it often feels like depletion carefully managed.
By Chilam Wong2 days ago in Motivation
The Career Journey of Jovan Dawkins: From Studio Sessions to Grammy Glory. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
When you hear the name Jovan Dawkins, you might not immediately recognize it. But if you have listened to some of the biggest hits in R&B, hip hop, and pop over the past decade, you have definitely heard his work. Jovan Dawkins is one of those behind the scenes talents who has quietly shaped the sound of modern music, and his recent Grammy award has finally put a well deserved spotlight on his incredible career.
By Pets Lify2 days ago in Motivation
Stability Is a Form of Courage. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There comes a stage in adult life where collapse is no longer dramatic—it is inconvenient. You cannot afford to fall apart loudly. Too many things rely on you continuing to function: income, schedules, family expectations, professional roles, and unspoken agreements you never formally accepted but still feel obligated to honor. At this stage, healing no longer looks like retreat. It looks like negotiation.
By Chilam Wong3 days ago in Motivation
