Category: Blog

Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and take a break from the daily grind we humans seemed to get dragged into on a daily basis.Work, Bills…. Bills, Work = Life.Or does it?

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a living example that one can truly live the “American Dream”. His dedication and commitment to channel all his energy towards achieving a goal has allowed him to reach to great heights. He has become a global icon by applying himself to the fullest in order to do what he aspired.

There is one thing all successful people have in common – someone to look up to and admire. This fact is confirmed by psychology too, with scientists pointing out to the importance role models have in a person’s development and goals.

Black History Month reveals many remarkable stories about motivation, mentorship and role models to share with your children and students.

The curtain has dropped on the Rio Olympics and the sound of national anthems is already fading to a distant memory. The ripple effect of what we witnessed during the past two weeks has only just begun. It’s time for the positive effect of the Olympics to reach as far as possible. The longer we …

I was blessed to spend this past Saturday afternoon helping Holocaust survivor Edith Eva Eger preparing for her April 12th TED talk.  The theme is “Impact” – Edie has had such an amazing one on humanity, which never would have happened without the one her mother had on her. Edie’s speech will be titled “What My …

What happens when a man passes out landing on subway tracks as a train approaches? His guide dog jumps onto the tracks as the train approaches to help save his friend.  It happened on Tuesday as Cecil Williams, 61, waited for his train he lost consciousness and fell onto the tracks.  His guide dog, Orlando …

The best throwbacks are the stories that made us smile, gave us hope and inspired us to help others! Here are a few that touched me in 2013. Batkid – How could you not be touched by this amazing story? Miles is just 5 years old and battling Leukemia (currently in remission). Make-A-Wish Foundation granted his …

Today starts International Random Acts of Kindness Week.  Although acts of kindness should not be limited to one week a year, this week The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation asks that you step out of your normal routine, push your own comfort boundaries and complete one new random act of kindness each day. Sounds simple, right? It …

Have you ever had one of those days when you get lost in YouTube? Whether it is TED talks, music videos from your younger years, funny animal videos or something else random the time always flies.  During one of my “YouTube wormholes” I found the most amazing videos on the Playing for Change channel. Playing for …