Motivational/Inspirational

A mentor is not someone who walks ahead of us to show us how they did it. A mentor walks alongside us to show us what we can do.

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Life changes for the better when we realize that we don't have to know everything and we don't have to pretend that we do.

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If you want to feel happy, do something for yourself. If you want to feel fulfilled, do something for someone else.

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Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or the things we do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.

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The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others.

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It's better to feel uncomfortable pushing for better than feel uncomfortable settling for less. #chooseyourdiscomfort

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If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, bring someone with you. #togetherisbetter

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All success starts with one. One step. One client. One order. One sale. While dreams of greatness are great, we must remember to appreciate the joy of the start.

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Followers want to be taken care of. Leaders want to take care of others. Be the leader you wish you had.

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There are no winners and losers in the infinite game. The goal is to advance a cause. That’s why it’s so important to have and chase our dreams. What's yours?

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It is rare for all of humanity to have an opportunity to come together to help each other. This is one of those times. #struggletogether #cometogether #togetherisbetter #infinitemindset

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Simple ideas are easier to understand. Ideas that are easier to understand are repeated. Ideas that are repeated change the world. Nailed it Peter Docker . …see more

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None of us can get through this (or anything else) alone. As social animals we need each other. When we find the courage to admit that we're struggling, ask for help or accept help when it is offered, we become stronger. It also opens a door for others to let us in to help them, too. The courage to go first then be there when others follow is what leadership is all about. …see more

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Before we can build the world we want to live in, we have to imagine it. Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.

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In our modern, fast moving, digital world, too many of us either took truly human connections for granted or falsely believed we could stay connected with devices. The silver lining in all this is the reminder of the value of a phone call, a human voice, being physically near someone, a friendly handshake and a warm embrace. Let us keep this part of this experience alive forever. #togetherisbetter #happymothersday …see more

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It can be easy to only do things inside your comfort zone. But the magic doesn’t happen here. Nothing good in my life has ever happened from the safety of my comfort zone https://virg.in/53e

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Authorities act with themselves in mind. Leaders act with others in mind. Authorities take. Leaders give. Authorities die. Leaders live on.

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"Dreams always come from behind you, not right between your eyes. It sneaks up on you. But when you have a dream, it doesn't often come at you screaming in your face, "This is who you are, this is what you must be for the rest of your life." Sometimes a dream almost whispers. And I've always said to my kids, the hardest thing to listen to—your instincts, your human personal intuition—always whispers; it never shouts. Very hard to hear. So you have to every day of your lives be ready to hear what whispers in your ear; it very rarely shouts. And if you can listen to the whisper, and if it tickles your heart, and it's something you think you want to do for the rest of your life, then that is going to be what you do for the rest of your life, and we will benefit from everything you do." - Steven Spielberg #passion #listentothewhispers #findyourwhy #startwithwhy #liveyourwhy …see more

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“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” - Edmund Burke. It’s important to remember the holocaust and to take a stand against hatred and prejudice in the world today. #LightTheDarkness on #HolocaustMemorialDay

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“Try to spend your days giving love and laughter to all around you.” – Eve Branson. Lovely video Holly Branson https://virg.in/jn6

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Changing the world takes more than everything any one person knows, but not more than we know together. So let's work together.

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No one wants to be remembered for how much money they made. We want to be remembered by the impact we had in the lives of others.

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I took some time to reflect on the lessons and silver linings of 2020, and what we can do, together, to make 2021 a remarkable and inspiring year.

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You only have one WHY. You are who you are. The opportunity you have in life is to make choices that bring your WHY to life. Thank you for all the great questions in last week's #BookClubWithSimon . Remember to submit your questions for Part 4 to [email protected] . We will be LIVE at 3pm ET tomorrow, FRIDAY April 24th at https://bit.ly/3bqo0G5 . See you there! #StartWithWhy #BookClubwithSimon #FindYourWhy …see more

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If you genuinely love and believe in what you do, others will take notice and share your enthusiasm. https://virg.in/inL

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Goosebumps listening to this rare archive. I admire Sarojini Naidu, the nightingale of India, a nickname she earned for her evocative poetry. Her confidence and charm are inspiring. She says in her speech, women have always been pivotal in Indian culture. I wish we remembered this more in modern #India . #Womenleadership #inspiration Video Credit: Brut. …see more

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True service often includes giving something away that we value. Time, energy, missed opportunities and sometimes our lives. Some call this sacrifice. But not those who serve. For them, it was no sacrifice at all. It was a gift worth giving. Gen Stan McChrystal, author of Team of Teams, has a particular fondness for those who give quietly. No broadcast. No bragging. To him, true service includes humility. Check out this week’s episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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I am finding an infinite mindset is helping me keep sane as I navigate these times. I’ve stopped saying I’m having a “good day” or a “bad day” and have, instead, embraced the language of the infinite game. Now I have an “ahead day” or a “behind day”. I find that that simple change in language helps focus on the temporary nature of all this. It will end. And we will get through it together. #togetherisbetter #takecareofyourself #takecareofothers #infinitemindset …see more

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I received this video on WhatsApp. One word. Balance. Another word. Grace. Last word. Speechless. #SuccessHabits …see more

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If every person, company, shop, factory, home, college and office drew a circle around their surroundings and pledged to help those inside the circle, together we would make the world a better place. https://virg.in/5km

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If you genuinely love and believe in what you do, others will take notice and share your enthusiasm https://virg.in/inL

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When your eye is on the ball, when you take the leap, when you give your best, when you are Ronaldo. PERFECTION! #Inspiration #personaldevelopment #weekendmusing Video Source: Unknown …see more

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We cannot control what happens to us in our lives. We can only control how we respond. Viktor Frank's work is essential for anyone interested in living with purpose. Because his personal experience was so extreme, the lessons are that much more stark. And, most importantly, his lessons are universally applicable to all of us. https://bit.ly/2zaacxz #purpose #fulfillment #respond #meaning …see more

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"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." - Helen Keller Video credits- Bear Baron …see more

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Remember to take care of the people to the left and to the right of you. Leadership is taking responsibility for the people around us. #BeTheLeader #ImpactTheory

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and to all my #entrepreneurs out there remember that a salary is the drug they give you when they want you to stop following your dreams! #nevergiveup

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I don't know who wrote this, but it's beautiful.. ♥️ We fell asleep in one world, and woke up in another. Suddenly Disney is out of magic, Paris is no longer romantic, New York doesn't stand up anymore, the Chinese wall is no longer a fortress, and Mecca is empty. Hugs & kisses suddenly become weapons, and not visiting parents & friends becomes an act of love. Suddenly you realise that power, beauty & money are worthless, and can't get you the oxygen you're fighting for. The world continues its life and it is beautiful. It only puts humans in cages. I think it's sending us a message: "You are not necessary. The air, earth, water and sky without you are fine. When you come back, remember that you are my guests. Not my masters." #WeekendMusings …see more

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It takes courage to go against the status quo. Going against the system and maintaining an infinite mindset in a world that puts unbelievable pressure on us to focus on the short term and the finite—is really hard. We cannot do it alone. Alone is hard. Together is better. #CorporateUnplugged Vesna Lucca …see more

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Our courage comes from the courage of others. I'm inspired by Brené Brown 's commitment to building braver leaders and courageous cultures. Her courage is contagious. Share to #inspiresomeone . …see more

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Simon shared some inspiring thoughts on our last company Huddle. Luckily we recorded it because we wanted to share it with anyone else who might need an optimistic view of the situation we are all in. Hope it inspires you as much as it did us. …see more

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The kingfisher sits on a thin bough, holding its head steady, trying to focus ahead. Each of us can learn from this, keep our head up and focus, no matter how thin the circumstances. …see more

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When trying to be healthy I think one of the most important things is just to keep active – wherever you are and however works for you https://virg.in/i5R

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102-year-old Bea Lumpkin wearing PPE to cast her vote-by-mail ballot. She hasn’t missed a vote since she began voting 80 years ago. Be like Bea. 📸 IG: @ctulocal1 …see more

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Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the modern world's first female head of government in 1960 when she became prime minister of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then. We are sometimes thrust into unexpected circumstances and asked to rise to the occasion altering the course of our life. Such people accept life as it comes. They believe in accepting the intricacies with grace and consider them an #opportunity . This story is of a woman who shed her shyness and reluctance to deal with extraordinary circumstances – a mother to three children and no background or intention of getting into politics, yet finding her bearing to guide her country at a critical time. #Leadership #womenleadership #professionalwomen Video Source: BBC News …see more

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"If you have an idea that you genuinely think is good, don't let some idiot talk you out of it." - A wonderful #LifeLesson from Stan Lee about how #Spiderman came into being.

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“Understand your power and understand that you’re powerful because you have empathy.” Inspiring words from Mary Robinson at the 2019 One Young World summit https://virg.in/isp #OYW2019 The Elders Foundation …see more

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The #strengths within us can also be how we might undermine ourselves. We need to be our own best friend and not our own worst enemy. The approach to starting any task with a positive attitude versus doubt makes a difference to the outcomes. #RatanTata #MondayMotivation …see more

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Success = Passion*3 + New Insights + Connecting the dots + High Integrity + Persistence in pursuing your crazy dreams And there is no shortcut to success. It requires many values and talents which may not be visible in plain sight but are deeply ingrained in every successful leader. Develop them, keep calm and go for it! #SuccessHabits …see more

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Cheers to Sister André, the second-oldest person alive, who’s ringing in her 117th birthday after surviving covid.

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There are moments when one man can cause a swell of emotions and inspire countless people through simple acts of integrity and force of their personality. K Sivan has won our hearts with his basic humanity and sharing his vulnerability and pride with all of us. #Respect #IndianFirst …see more

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Here are some people who #accomplished things late in life. I admire all of them. I’m 49, and one day I’m going to figure out what I want to do with my life... http://bit.ly/2riyMXB

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"Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine." - Jack Ma, Alibaba Group

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“It blew me away how powerful the mind is and what we can achieve in whatever we’re trying to do in life - and how quickly we can talk ourselves out of it once the pain comes in. We always have that voice in our heads – are we going to listen to that voice? What I had to do is say ‘no, you are good enough, you deserve it’.” – Fascinating and inspiring chatting to Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell about the power of positive thinking: https://virg.in/Rey Virgin StartUp Tempo Nutrition …see more

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I have a new understanding of what it means to be on the edge of your seat. The #energy is contagious. #teamwork #socialmedia …see more

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Where does optimism come from? I think it comes from an innate sense that the future is bright. Andy Grammer, an incurable optimist, thinks it starts with pain. I love his point of view. This is not a Bit of Optimism. This is...A Lot of Optimism. Hear our conversation at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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If the only thing you're worried about is making more money, you'll never be as happy or successful as you could be if you worried about the FREEDOM that comes with financial solvency.

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I can’t wait to travel for work. To be in meetings with others there. To have dinners with interesting people. To go to events where I get inspired. To have serendipitous meetings. To feel part of something. To feel the energy of others and enthusiasm and above all to laugh, play innocent jokes on each other, to experience the full richness of the brilliant people you often work alongside. I don’t think we truly understand what we’re missing out on while in survival mode. Each misconstrued email, each piece of slight aggression, that was actually us misunderstanding something. Each argument on social media that would normally have turned into reason and common ground. We’ve done well, but bring on normal. Normal wasn’t an accident. It’s what we choose . And yes, let’s find ways to improve it. Stuff the efficiency of current work, let’s strive for the richness of feeling alive. …see more

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This is an opportunity. That does not mean it won’t be difficult. We will have to adapt to new roles and businesses will have to change. But if we accept the challenge, we will be better off. There is a light at the end of this tunnel. This will end. We can choose to come out of this stronger than when we started. In a recent interview with CNBC, Simon shared his tips on how leaders and all professionals can pursue that goal while working together as a team. #TogetherisBetter #TrustingTeams …see more

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This was Marie Curie's response to a reporter seeking an interview during a vacation with her husband, who had mistaken Marie for a housekeeper, and asked her if there was anything confidential she could recount! Somethings remain the same, reporters looking for a scoop and women being undermined. I know even today, many women founders and executives are routinely mistaken as the secretary or worse. Marie Curie's life has lessons and inspiration for everyone. She won the Nobel prize twice - 1903 in Physics, 1911 in Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel and the first person to win two Nobels. She was very modest, loved discussing ideas, and encouraged those around her to have perseverance. #WomenInScience #WhatInspiresMe #Motivation …see more

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It's graduation season! How many of you are thinking about taking a gap year to travel and find yourself? I've got three words for you: FORGET ABOUT IT!

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Usain Bolt doing what he does best - sprinting! Zero gravity doesn't hold him back! Aboard a scientific #research plane... Video Credits: Usain Bolt #SocialMedia #WeekendMusings #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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Great skill, calculated risk, singular focus. It is a good example of finding a way to overcome hurdles. I’m getting nervous simply watching it, let alone sit in that car, certainly I cannot attempt the driving. #weekendmusing #creativity #socialmedia Video Source: Unknown …see more

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In 'Chhichhore' he gave us the message not to give up on #life , and how #suicide is not the solution to even the biggest of life problems. He seemingly had everything one could ask for: young (34 years old), good looking, successful, famous. But who can know what is going on in someone's mind and the pain in one's heart? You were a fantastic actor, I loved you in MS Dhoni and how you played the role to perfection. #RIPSushant 💔 And this tragic incident reinforces why we need to watch ourselves from the slippery slope of mental stress. Be with people who remind us we are loved and will be missed! - Being aware - Understand your lows. With strong self-awareness, seek out people to be stronger in stressful times. - Seeking help - It is only human to have highs and lows. Why attach a stigma to #MentalHealth ? The health of our mind is even more important than the health of our body. - We are in it together - A little empathy and thoughtfulness can make a big difference in someone's life. …see more

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As we celebrate #GlobalDignityDay , I wish we would all take a moment to pause and reflect what dignity should mean in our own lives https://virg.in/iMQ Global Dignity

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They say, acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for abundance. I like to keep a gratitude journal, and no matter how bad you think your day was, at the end of it, there will be something that you would be grateful for. #WeekendMusings …see more

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A retired orchestra teacher hospitalized for covid—and who’s unable to speak due to being intubated—playing the violin to thank the medical team caring for him.

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21 days #lockdown #stayathome Stay where you are. If we cannot manage this 21 days, then India will be pushed back by 21 years. India will bear the financial consequences of the lockdown. But to save the lives of every Indian is my biggest priority: PM Modi. Narendra Modi Humor. Faith. Family. Positivity. Empathy. Purpose - each one of these helps make this bearable. I wish you all these in abundance, my friends. we are all in this together. …see more

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We all need courage these days. The courage to speak out, the courage to be optimistic, the courage to take care of our loved ones when we’re hurting. Guy Raz and I talked about where courage comes from and how to find it. Guy is the podcast king. He was also a war correspondent. So he knows a lot about courage. His ideas are absolutely inspiring. Listen to our conversation on this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism: apple.co/simonsinek (or anywhere you listen to podcasts) …see more

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Twitter has challenged us to wear a mask ... and, if we do, the company will provide its users with that much-desired “edit” function. Come on all, we can do this ... and, clearly, for reasons well beyond Twitter’s incentive — namely, our wellbeing as individuals , as family members and as a society. #wearamask #mask #covid19 #twitter …see more

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We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw Video Credit: Patrick Ottley-O'Connor …see more

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I have made so many mistakes in my #life . I am not perfect. Yet there is hope and faith that I can be better each day. #Learning #Entrepreneurship #BestAdvice

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They say faith can move mountains. In this case, #teamwork by 100s of enthusiastic people moved a truck uphill out of a gorge! #Inspiration #India #Weekendmusing …see more

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Here are some people who accomplished things late in life. I admire all of them. I'm 47, and one day I'm going to figure out what I want to do with my life: http://ow.ly/OZM430j9gsl http://ow.ly/i/DZeT9

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“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

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The biggest marathon in the world: Grab your trainers and get ready for the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2021

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I got a glimpse of his #life reading "Travelling to Infinity" by his wife, Jane Hawkins. It made me think at many levels. He would have been 79 today (DOB: Jan 08, 1942). Reducing expectations to zero is a powerful thought; it doesn't mean you give up. It means it frees you from fear and failure. Also, no expectations mean you free yourself from external recognition to validate your work and achievements. This is so apt for Hawkins, who was never awarded a Nobel prize, although, in 2020 (two years after his passing), a Nobel prize was given for his work on black holes, which came too late for Hawkins. #Inspiration #Motivation #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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Every person as the right to pursue their purpose and meaning in life, and to reach their full potential. That’s what #globaldignity is all about. https://virg.in/iMQ

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We are living in a polarized world filled with fear and uncertainty. There is, however, a way we can overcome all of it - Love. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Aloe Blacc and I, talked about how we must Fight with Love and Fight for Love. This is… A Bit of Optimism. Listen at apple.co/simonsinek or anywhere you get your podcasts. …see more

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#namaste goes universal. India’s gift to the world for #healthyliving Namaste - “The sacred in me recognizes the sacred in you"

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Einstein was an incredibly low-key, humble person, always careful not to say anything that sounded too proud. His #wisdom is even more applicable in today’s society.

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