Overcoming Obstacles:
I like to share stories of people overcoming obstacles. This story has at least two to note. Thomas Graham is a blind man from Tyler, Texas who didn't let his lack of sight prevent him from building a...
Abdul Sattar Edhi Called Father Teresa
He was one of the most important public figures in Pakistan. He came to Pakistan totally broke, "My parents never wanted to ask anyone for money." They said, "start something that serves the public - even...
This is such a good video. It's a sweet story of a young boy that overcomes a speech impediment and bullying.
It had reached a point where he wanted to leave school. His attendance was at just 34%.
Through the creativity and...
"The Rock" Saves Puppies
Here is a Labor Day story that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from his Instagram feed:
"Here's a fun Labor Day weekend story... We just decided to add two new members to our Johnson family. Baby French Bulldogs....
Do you have this much passion for your work? Do you work with a smile? Live like a positive influence to people? Live like every person is special?
Dr. Carey Andrew-Jaja delivers babies for a living. He says he's delivered...
Hakeem Muhammad lost everything. He lost his job, his wife, and his home each for separate reasons. Now, homeless, what would he do?
Some folks in that situation, drink, do drugs, steal or complain. He did something different. He spotted...
A Small Act of Kindness
This is my kind of story - of someone being observant, taking advantage of the moment and performing a small act of kindness. Brooke Ochoa of Texas went out for lunch. While entering the diner,...
When I was young, I used to sit on the warm radiator looking out the window at the snow plows going by. Or, my brother and I would go to another window watching a snowmobile drive through the yard...
This is an inspirational story about a man who creates art on a typewriter with one finger. And more, he has a disability. He was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. He is described as "a humble man, a real...
At 85 years old, and looking quite young, James Munro has decided to retire from being the owner of one of Canada's most successful bookstores, Munro Books in Victoria, B.C. It seemed to be time after the store's 50th...
