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Michael Jordon on Failure

June 16, 2008 by

Michael Jordon tells of his failures and why they presented him with the greatest success. Never quit, never give up your dream, push through every obstacle. Learn from Michael Jordan and all those who have succeeded in life. Make it your job to understand how they used courage to be successful … [Read more...]

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Randy Pauch Update – Letter from President Bush

June 14, 2008 by

For more videos and past updates on Randy Pausch, go to the Heroes or Courage section of this website. June 10th, 2008: A Letter from President Bush While I don't have any way of validating it authenticity, nor do I have an particular reson to do doubt it - this arrived recently (click on … [Read more...]

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Bill Barkeley – Climbing Kilimanjaro

June 12, 2008 by

In the July issue of Outside magazine is an article "A Long Way for a Short Film" on film making and mountain climbing. Thayer Walker writes that "Bill Barkeley is a 46 year old father of 3 with Usher syndrome, a condition that has left him legally deaf and blind. Bill considers climbing … [Read more...]

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Book – My Stroke of Insight – Jill Bolte Taylor

June 9, 2008 by

You have probably heard about Jill Bolte Taylor who was a neuroscientist working at Harvard's brain research center. Dr. Taylor experienced Nirvana, by having a stroke. This stroke happened Dec 10th 1996, when she was 37. You will find the video of Dr. Taylor explaining the entire experience on … [Read more...]

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Randy Pausch Update – A Perfect Day

June 9, 2008 by

May 18th, 2008: A perfect day! Everyone should have a day this perfect in their lives. Carnegie Mellon flew Jai and me up to Pittsburgh to attend graduation. I had the honor of giving the charge to the graduates at the end of the ceremony. Even the weather cooperated to make it a perfect … [Read more...]

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