These are hardships and failures faced by 25 most successful people around the world. 25 failures who changed the world with their sheer determination. These 25 are the reasons for you to believe YOU CAN! Continue reading
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Category: Inspirational
10/6/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Do The Impossible- Croix Sather
Motivational speaker Croix Sather presenting Do the Impossible inspirational speech at TEDx Calico Canyon in Las Vegas. Croix tells the story of his run across America and how he was able to push through the pain and challenges of running a marathon and then presenting a keynote speech each day for 100 consecutive days.
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9/29/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: When you don’t give up..You cannot fail!- The Derek Redmond Story by Connie Lynne
It was Monday night, August 3, at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. At the track and field stadium, the gun sounded for the 400-meter semifinals. About 100 meters into the race, Britain’s Derek Redmond crumpled to the track with a torn right hamstring. Medical attendants rushed out to assist him, but as they approached Redmond, he waved them all aside, struggled to his feet, and crawled and hopped in a desperate effort to finish the race. Continue reading
9/22/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Nate Robinson- Good Is Not Good Enough.
Nathaniel Cornelius “Nate” Robinson is a 5’9″ point guard that is the NBA’s first three-time slam dunk champion. Robinson was the 21st pick (New York Knicks) in the 2005 NBA draft. The has also played for Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Seattle native has proved that just being good is not good enough. Continue reading
9/15/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Create Into Your Life What You Want By Changing The Way You Think: Louise Hay
You can change your life by changing your way of thinking. Louise Hay explains this and it really does work you can create whatever you want in your life never give up. Continue reading
9/6/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Denzel Washington- Claim Your Dream!!
Denzel Washington addresses a group of young acting students during the New York City/Broadway run of Raisin In The Sun. Continue reading
9/1/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Dr Wayne W. Dyer- You Become What You Think About
Wayne Dyer, the prolific self-help guru and motivational speaker, has died. Dyer’s family has announced on Facebook, “Wayne has left his body, passing away through the night.” More than 50,000 people shared the post Sunday evening. “He always said he couldn’t wait for this next adventure to begin and had no fear of dying. Our hearts are broken, but we smile to think of how much our scurvy elephant will enjoy the other side.” In 2009 Dyer announced he has battle with lymphocytic leukemia, was 75. Continue reading
8/24/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Janet Mock
Janet Mock is a writer, transgender rights activist, author and the former staff editor of People magazine’s website. She underwent sex reassignment surgery in Thailand at age 18 in the middle of her first year in college. She came out publicly as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, but took issue with how the author misgendered her by stating she was born and raised as a boy. Mock lives in New York City with her fiancé, photographer Aaron Tredwell. Continue reading
8/18/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Julian Bond speaking at HRC Los Angeles Dinner
Julian Bond speaks about how the gay rights movement and the civil rights movement are both valid and comparable. In honor of Bond’s lifetime contribution to the struggle for human right and human dignity O&A NYC Magazine shares the words and thoughts of Julian Bond- a true American hero. Continue reading
