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Randy Pausch - Last Lecture

Randy Pausch is the person I want to talk about in this post. He is best known for his enormous contribution to computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. Randy, as a person, is not here with us anymore (passed away on July 25, 2008 from pancreatic cancer) but his soul still lives in the hearts of millions of people. Randy got a lot of media attention after his famous “The Last Lecture” speech that he gave at Carnegie Mellon on September 18, 2007. The speech was titled “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” and if you care a little bit about your life, please please please watch this video from the beginning to the end. It is good for your life. And you listen carefully prepare to learn lots of important things as well as be entertained. Continue reading »

Patrick-an exceptional musician

His name is Patrick Henry Hughes. He is an exceptional musician. What separates Patrick from many other musicians is the fact that he is completely blind since his birth. Unlike Ray Charles, who is also a blind pianist with an exceptional talent, Patrick is a disabled person. He has been in his wheelchair since childhood. However, when being asked how he would describe his disabilities, his answer was “NOT disabilities at all, MORE abilities“. This is a very powerful statement and mindset and this is why his story is so inspiring to millions others. Continue reading »

Be productive. Be efficient.

Have you noticed whenever you need to concentrate on something you regard important, often times you get distracted by small things, problems, challenges and so on (also described as No.7 in this post on the 11 Productivity tips). This surely prevents you from getting it done according to the timeframe you planned. For example, when I was writing my thesis I would often find myself doing dishes, cleaning the apartment, watching TV or surfing on the Net … or anything that the other part of my brain would say (lie) is also good/necessary  to do right now. Continue reading »

Every time I see a story like this one below, I can’t stop thinking about the real possibilities we as human beings are presented with.

The lesson to learn from, guys: Be open to the opportunities to find your passion and if you are “lucky” to find one you would also say the same “I feel better than I have ever felt in my life … I just feel more complete, happier” as the guy in the video says.

I am always in quest for inspiring stories that help people open their eyes widely and recognize the potential sitting inside of each and every one of us.

I have accidentially stumbled upon this YouTube video that is about a 100% blind boy who not only easily finds his way around but also beats people in video games, table football and so on.

This seems so unbelievable but true is true and the beauty of this inspiring story is that it is all about our attitudes and beliefs. His amazing mom instilled upon this boy a winner attitude, that is, nothing is impossible. She taught him to use other senses to accomplish ‘extraordinary’ things, which he did.

The story every one of us could and should learn from. And don’t tell me that you have got nothing to get what you want. Stop complaining and begin with the winner attitude, education yourself, take actions and reap rewards of this abundant life given to you.

Cameron Johnson

Cameron Johnson is a young entrepreneur who begins his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 5. At the age of 12 he was making $50,000 USD a year - not bad, I would say very impressive for a boy of his age.

What fascinates me most is the fact that he ceases every business opportunity possible. Watch this video and you will be amazed.

By the way I’ve read his book “You Call the Shots - 19 Essential Secrets of Entrepreneurship”. Continue reading »

These are two personal stories that I find the most inspiring of everything I have seen in the year of 2007. These stories are just another example that there is no excuse for us not to achieve anything we want.

1) “Can World’s Stongest Dad” is a story about the Dad and his disabled son who was with him during entire marathon being pushed in a wheelchair, towed in a boat and pedaled while in a seat on the handlebars. Very inspiring. Just watch!

2) “J Mac on NBA Final Segment” is a story about the guy named Jason McElway who has a brain development disorder known as autism. Jason has a passion for baskatball. His amazing story begins since he got a coach assistant. But later he becomes the most renowned backetball player who suffers from autism, which again does not give us excuse not to achieve anything we want.