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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.
Dear Black Athletes & Entertainers: You Are Healers.
Last week Sunday August 23rd, a 29-year-old man by the name of Jacob Blake was shot in the back 7 times by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was shot in front of his three small children who were in the car. The latest shooting of an unarmed black person by police triggered a rash of protests across the nation. The NBA,which had just restarted its league in "bubbles" located in Orlando, FL stopped all games for several days as the players struck in protest of the continued police brutality towards the Black community. There were confirmed reports that a lot of players came very close to leaving the bubble to return home and join the fight on the ground for equality and social justice. There was a palpable heaviness in the air, and between the racial and political tensions stoked by a racist presidential administration with the backdrop of the coronavirus, the energy was at a very low point. Then Chadwick Boseman, our beloved colloquial King, passed away on the Friday and it seemed to be the straw that broke the camel's back.
By Whitney Smart5 years ago in Motivation
The times I met Angela Yee
The first time I met Angela I was in disbelief because not often does somebody meet their #1 crush in their lifetime. I received an email saying that Angela Yee would be at the Google building and it was free admission. I remember feeling like: goals!!! Her lecture about the value politics has in business as well as the importance them of both. When it was my turn to take a picture with her I was in shock. I had on sunglasses because I didn’t want to feel too starstruck a black man has got to play in cool at all times!!! She said something funny we both laughed and they snapped the picture. I said I hope I get to see you again then I left the building. I screamed yes when got to the car though I only had 20 dollars left in my pocket it felt like I just hit the big-game jackpot. I have never felt completeness like that before and I doubt I ever will again. I smile and smiled for at least a week or two then I when back to reality but with more hope and optimism than ever. Though I doubted ever seeing Angela again I felt content with my life. Three months went by and guess what? Angela and Run 313 were doing a free 2-mile jog I signed up. Now mind you I once ran half marathons three times a week but I hadn’t run in 2 years because of injuries to my left knee and right ankle. I bought some of Angela’s organic juice online and my knee and ankle felt strong enough to run on for the first in two years. I took off fast at my old pace I was completely burnt out after a half mile and out of nowhere Angela came up on the side of me she heard me cussing myself out for getting so out of shape. She smiled and left me in the dust. After it was over we took this picture the best moment of my life as you can tell by my facial expression. She had completely destroyed me but I was just happy to see her again. After I went and took a shower I laid in bed and started think how in the world was I going to become impressive enough not to put her in the line of fire if I happened to get struck by lightning again and get her number or something. I probably won’t get a chance to date Angela but who knows what life has in store? Either way it’s been one hell of a ride. She’s motivated me to become financially stable more than ever before, be open to love as I never have been, and I saw the most beautiful woman ever to me win-win situation. Angela has made a great deal of difference in my life and we don’t have an elite connection or the universe just doesn’t know it yet. Angela is absolutely gorgeous to me that’s why I am making a fool of myself writing this letter that most-likely nobody will ever read but this gave me and opportunity to share about the greatest experience I’ve had in my entire life. My birthday is September 10 and what better way to start my celebration than praising my favorite person and possibly win something for my short story. I can only have great things to say and be filled joy for one reason, I met Angela I really met her! I’m not the type too ride the bandwagon of any beautiful woman that I see Angela is just different I know it. Maybe we’ll meet again maybe we won’t but in my mind and heart I really believe even through The COVID-19 era I’ll see her again. If she can make a difference in my life without being in my life just imagine what she can do if I make to home plate. Let me dream my beautiful dream.lol
By Curtis Greene5 years ago in Motivation
Bill Gates 7 secrets of success
Bill Gates is the richest man in the world, after founding Microsoft in 1975. He is now worth $90 billion as of 2018, as Microsoft has risen to create the number 1 operating system brand Windows, which has been re-developed several times. Microsoft also created Xbox, which has become one of the most popular, if not the most popular gaming system in the world.
By Alagiri Revathi5 years ago in Motivation
How To Be Lovely
A Little Bit About Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, Belgian born in 1929. She devoted final years of her life by doing humanitarian work and in 1992 she had received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF in the late 1980's. She was more than just an icon, She was a philanthropist, Humanitarian and a Feminist.
By Twenties Girl6 years ago in Motivation
Wear Your Pride
“It is my truth and I look damn fine walking in it” says Chyler Leigh in this amazing article that she wrote in honor of Pride month. Chyler is an actress and the Co-Creator of Create Change along with her husband Nathan West. I can’t express how much I respect and admire Chyler for all her work at Create Change to help many communities in the world. The article is packed with emotion and truth from her past and present experiences with topics such as, Labels, Mental Health, Body Image, and her personal and professional growth within the LGBTQ+ community.
By Maelisha Kahlbaum6 years ago in Motivation
TONY HARRIS—FORMER MCDONALD’S ALL-AMERICAN, UT-VOL ALL-AMERICAN, AND NBA DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE PLAYER
Tony Harris former McDonald All-American, UT Vol All-American and NBA developmental league player is now the voice of truth and a real advocate for athletes & consumers
By Jason James 6 years ago in Motivation
Joshua Bert Gabie
The entrepreneurial journey of Joshua Bert Gabie has had its ups and downs. As a child he was always fascinated with making money. Even though he was shy, when he opened up, people often laughed at his antiques and jokes. It was a playful time. Being so driven and bold at a young age his mom always reminded him everything happens at the right time, you have to be patient. As a child he was involved in Acting, Modeling, Boxing, Karate, Bmx racing, Played Bass Guitar, Basketball, Video games, Watched WWE.
By Jason James 6 years ago in Motivation
How Donald Trump helped me overcome my performance anxiety
For years I struggled with academical performance anxiety. I’m not talking about feeling nervous before a test or the occasional doubt one might have about their own capabilities. I’m talking about skipping class because I’m worried I’ll get a question I won’t be able to answer, sleeping over 14 hours a day just to avoid thinking and then crying for hours because I feel stuck in a position I’m not qualified for.
By Dalila Abdelkhalek6 years ago in Motivation
I TRIED 5 MORNING ROUTINES OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE . Top Story - April 2020.
Hey guys! Quarantine has made life drastically different for me. At first, I had a hard time adjusting to the new normal and couldn’t help but let fear take over. And while there seemed to be so many things that have been out of my control, I realized that the way we respond to this global pandemic is completely in our control. So instead of panicking, I decided to do my best to use this time as an opportunity to engage in self discovery, practice self care, and learn new ways of being. It’s so important to remember that the world is shaped by your own perception.
By Gracie Norton6 years ago in Motivation
