This week we continue to move through the series of the top 12 inspiration videos on YouTube. If you are new to the series, you can catch up here. By now, your eyes should be dry and your Kleenex boxes full again. Each set of the next set of videos holds a special place in my heart. As an African American, as an athlete, as a woman and as a daughter. Although controversy surrounds a couple of the people in these videos, their messages are nonetheless inspirational.
Protect Your Goals
This video is a reminder that with the right determination, focus and commitment we can achieve anything that we want even if our families and closest friends don’t think that we can. Hold your goals close to your heart and work everyday to achieve them.
Yes We Can
Despite what your views on president Obama are, the creativity of this Emmy award winning video is undeniable. It is a true underdog story sung in three powerful words: “Yes We Can”.
What are You On?
The perseverance and commitment of the individual in this next video is inspiring. He overcame cancer and went on to become one of the best athletes in the world. It is a good reminder that there are many athletes and non-athletes around the world busting their asses every day to be the best that they can be.
You Raise Me Up
As a runner, this next video strikes a person chord with me. Days, months, years of training all coming down to 100 yards; less than 10 seconds. No matter how much work you have put into something, there is never a guarantee that you will come in first place; but you are always a winner when you try.
If You Can’t Walk, Crawl
I remember being captivated by this race in 1997. It is a true testament to the will of the human mind. After 140 miles of punishing swimming, cycling and running, the race came down to less than 100 feet. I don’t know what the prize purse in this particular race was, but often, the difference between places at such an elite level can be thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.
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Hi, My name is Lisa. I am a mother, girlfriend, blogger, runner and happiness seeker.
I started blogging in March 2010 as a way for me to grow and help others by sharing what I learned.
My personal development journey began about 15 years ago.
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Inspiring, and a testament to the human spirit. That last vid especially so. Amazing our potentials…
Hi Antonia,
I remember seeing the race in that last video live. It was one of the hardest things I have ever witnessed. Just absolutely amazing what we can do with desire.
This sort of persistence is why you are going to be giant in this space. You’re building yourself a platform of knowledge and experience over time. It accumulates geometrically.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for stopping by. And as always thanks for the support. Videos like these always remind me that persistance pays off. :-)
Nice videos to give us an example of when we want something, we have to be focused to go get what we want or desire in life! I believe that’s in all things in life, but it’s with be consistant and very agressive through, but it sure pays of at the end!
Hi Tyler,
Thank you. Consistency, persistence, patience and a lot of hard work is what is about. And even then, there are no guarantees.
Hi Lisa,
Videos are so inspiring to me. I often go on youtube to view something and listen as well to anything that is inspirational.
The Pursuit of Happyness was an awesome inspirational movie as well as a tear jerker in some scenes. The human spirit is something that I appreciate in everyone that I come in contact with.
Hi Justin,
Thanks for the Visit. I know, I really liked that movie. There are so many people working two and three jobs just to cover their basic needs. It is a good reminder that where there is a will, there is a way.