7 Amazing Videos To Keep You Inspired

By envisionGood | April 17 2010 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

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We could all use an extra dose of positivity as we begin the day. If you’re starting up a social venture or business, you’ll want to double the dose. Afterall, creating any new venture from scratch is no easy task. To be successful requires relentless perseverance, determination, and dedication to one’s craft. To keep the inspiration going, check out these great videos. And if you have a favorite video you’d like to share, just leave a note in the comments below. Enjoy!

Entrepreneurs Can Change The World

In the video above, GrassHopper.com provides a reminder to focus on the world of possibility, noting that obstacles and turbulence push us to discover new ways of doing things. An entrepreneur is by definition, forging a new path. And as with all pioneers, there are often no maps. However, start-up social innovators can glean insights and lessons from previous generations of innovators.

JK Rowling | Harvard Commencement – Part I

JK Rowling shares her experience of failure, explaining how rock bottom became the solid foundation on which she rebuilt her life. Rowling notes that by accepting [the creative writer] who she was, she began directing her energy into finishing the work that mattered to her most.

Oprah Winfrey | Stanford University Commencement 2008

In this commencement speech at Stanford University, Oprah emphasizes the importance of standing for something larger than one’s self to be truly happy, and encourages the graduating class to think about the lessons that mistakes provide.

Steve Jobs | Stanford Commencement Speech 2005

This commencement speech given by Steve Jobs at Stanford University is a classic. Jobs share three stories from his life that highlight the importance of following one’s passion, using time wisely, and keeping the faith through life’s challenges. Inspiring.

Will Smith | On The Power of Positive Thinking

Will Smith is an incredible actor and musician. In this video, Will talks about the power of positive thinking, noting that “our thoughts, our feelings, our ideas, our dreams – are physical – in the universe. If we dream something, if we picture something and commit ourselves to it, that is a physical thrust toward realization…” Powerful indeed.

Ignite: Jason Grigsby on Cup Noodle: Innovation, Inspiration and Manga

Cup of Noodle will never look the same after watching this 5-minute Ignite presentation by Jason Grigsby. In this video, Jason shares 10 business and life lessons that can be learned from the story of Cup of Noodle. Specifically, Jason explains how obstacles encountered during the development of Cup of Noodle pushed its management to create innovative solutions that would later result in a niche product with global impact. Warehouses full of Cup of Noodle, for example, are now prepared, in anticipation of future natural disasters.

And to depart from the theme of social innovation and enterprise, we’ll sign off with this great video – a reminder to enjoy the journey, have fun, and celebrate the moment. Enjoy!

Where The Hell Is Matt?

In 2003, Matt Harding traveled the world and danced. After dancing alone in exotic places around the world, he decided it would be more fun to dance with others so he traveled again and did just this. Learn more about Matt at his site: wherethehellismatt.com.