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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“Always be unapologetically true to yourself in business and in life.” These wise words were spoken by the late Tony Hsieh, who lived by them every day https://virg.in/R7T

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REMEMBER: When you're dead, nobody will care how many hours you put in the office... http://bit.ly/2qX6Lpp

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Financial Freedom is a lifelong journey that starts with our habits. Getting rich isn't easy, but it's a lot easier than some people would have you believe!

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Watching P.V. Sindhu's workout regimen helps you understand why she is a world champion. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears are shed behind the scenes. There are no overnight successes! Congratulations #PVSindhu on winning #WorldChampionship2019 ! You make India 🇮🇳 proud :) …see more

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Exercise is at it’s best when you aren’t even thinking of it as exercise – it’s simply going about your day and having fun https://virg.in/iuj

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We are what we think. The more power behind the thought and the more frequent the thought, it takes shape and sets its roots into our core being. It becomes our reality. Why not feed our brain with positive, big, and strong thoughts. If I think I can, I can. #MondayMotivation #motivation #MentalHealth …see more

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In the book of Genesis, it says it took God six days to create Earth and heaven and one day of rest. Most of us have read about this new hospital created in just eight mind-boggling short days. Just imagine the #teamwork and #motivation to pull it together. Let’s hope #coronavirus is contained and does not reach pandemic proportions. …see more

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We all have goals & #aspirations . Now more than ever, we need to dream big & make every possible effort to become what we dream of being. MS Dhoni wrote "Thanks a lot for ur love and #support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired." What a man! Thank you for all that you've given us MSD! …see more

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"Always ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow." - Paulo Coelho

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Hard to believe. An example and #inspiration . Anju Bobby George is #India 's only person to win a medal in the World Athletic Championship! #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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On her podcast, The Long and The Short of It, Optimist Jen Waldman reminds us all that a big part of being an optimist is believing that a better future is possible. #Optimism #JenWaldman

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Really inspiring video of a woman dancing at Pongal Celebrations! Live life to the fullest! #HappyPongal

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"I am only an expert on one thing and that is how to be me." - Sean Stephonson Sean Stephonson's #life journey is an #inspiration to anyone living life fully and purposefully with love and empathy. By focussing on #personaldevelopment , you can overcome any setbacks. #WeekendMusings …see more

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‪An inspirational speech by HRH Queen Elizabeth — great content, extremely well delivered, uniting, softly but clearly directive, balanced in its re-assurance ... and striking the right balance between domestic and global issues. #RoyalFamily #uk #QueensSpeech #QueenElizabeth ‬ …see more

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“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” One of the greatest basketball players during his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant was a true inspiration on and off the court. May he and the others on the helicopter rest in peace. Never take anything for granted in your life. Be grateful for each day you have. #RIPMamba …see more

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I read a beautiful story yesterday & wanted to share. Once Krishna & Balram were walking through a dense forest. It was scary, full of fierce animals & demons. Suddenly a demon came before them. Balram was petrified & asked fearfully, "Who are you?" The demon answered, "I am a demon the size of your #fear ". Hearing this Balram was even more scared & the demon grew bigger. The bigger he grew the more scared Balram was. Seeing him grow Balram fainted. Then demon turned his attention to Krishna. He said, "I am demon the size of your fear." Krishna looked at him nonchalantly & started playing his flute. The demon grew smaller & smaller till he disappeared. When Balram got up, he realised his #mistake . We live in scary times today & need to let our #faith win over fears. Let's make a conscious effort to have our faith in good things in life. 1) Meditate & keep calm - Your positive energies can make your immunity higher 2) Relax - Listen to music, dance or do what makes you happy 3) Hear, say & listen to good things. 4) Spend time with people who uplift you instead of those who bring you down 5) Stay safe but be kind & loving too. People need healing & love in such times Lets remember that faith conquers fear anytime. The world is too small for anything but brotherhood. …see more

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Adhara Pérez is 8 years old and has an IQ of 162 - 2 points higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking. The Mexican prodigy has already written a book and is pursuing two degrees, with plans to become an astronaut. The young prodigy is also developing a smart bracelet to help monitor the emotions of differently abled children, anticipating and preventing seizures and other outbursts. So inspiring. Who inspires you? #YoungLeaders #IQ #technews #differentlyabled #technology #inspiration …see more

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HAPPY PEOPLE 1. Don't compare 2. Don't complain. 3. Avoid toxic people. Meet friends. 4. Laugh more 5. Create 6. Move more 7. Sleep more. 8. Do at least one challenge a day. 9. Rest throughout the day. 10. Probably don't post on social media about what happy people do. …see more

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Did you know Uber , Airbnb , Groupon , WhatsApp Inc. started in the 2009 financial crisis? If you have a great idea, why not #startup now? Let a crisis not be the reason to hold you back from venturing into #entrepreneurship . #Startups

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HEREBY PROCLAIMED: 2021 does not require a New Year’s Resolution. Making it through 2020 is sufficient.

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Something to think about and cheer up. We might unleash the next Newton. We have to find a way to #smilemore in these grim times

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When a plane takes off, it takes off into the wind. For the first 5-15 mins it’s goal is only to gain altitude, to trim its wing to be more efficient and go further, to get to what it’s made to do, fly. The distance covered in that time is often in the wrong direction or not far. It doesn’t matter in the scheme of things . In a non patronizing way, this always seems like how people should think of the first jobs in their career. A lot of people think they have to pick very carefully to ensure it’s heading them in the right direction. In reality it’s more important to get airborne. …see more

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Wonderful words of #wisdom from Lt Gen Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, who is a soldier, a doctor and a teacher! -The purpose of #education is to build character. -Do not learn only to earn. Introspect and do not limit your mind. -Education is a science and its application is an art. #professionalwomen …see more

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Hard times are like a washing machine… They twist, turn & knock us around. But in the end we come out cleaner, brighter & better than before.

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"For all the major moves in my life… I've trusted my instincts. I take in all the information I can gather. I listen to proposals, ideas, and advice. Then I go with my gut, what my heart feels most strongly. When you don't know what to do, do nothing. Get quiet so you can hear the still, small voice—your inner GPS guiding you to true North." - Oprah Winfrey This resonates with me. The most important decisions of my life have not been logical. But they have been fulfilling because I let my heart guide me. …see more

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Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. -Stephen King #MondayMotivation

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I've spent years wasting my life. Now every second I feel I have an important decision: what can I do to improve my connection with the people around me, what can I do to improve at the things I love, and what can I do to increase my freedom in life. The attached image is an important reminder for me about how I spend my time. "Spend" being the critical word because Time is our scarcest and most valuable resource. #business #entrepreneurship #growth #energy #podcast #writing #habits #thinking …see more

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If you make just one New Year's Resolution this year, make it this one. It'll change your life - I promise!

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There is no right time to be an #entrepreneur . When you want to solve a burning problem, or are curious to find a way to do things differently or passionately want to change an experience; you have the call to go create a company. All you can do is heed the CALL. As they say, 'Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.' You will never really know how it's going to turn out. Have faith in yourself and invite the unknown. Give your best, perseverance pays. Be bold to achieve your dreams. …see more

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Overrated: How many degrees you possess. Underrated: How hard you are willing to work. Overrated: Which school you graduated from. Underrated: How you treat people who have nothing to offer you. Overrated: How many times you’ve been promoted. Underrated: How much heart you bring to the job every single day. To all my underrated folks, I see you and I thank you. The world needs more of you. …see more

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“If you have the #Faith of a mustard seed, you shall move mountains." Faith of an entrepreneur - 'I will persevere', 'I will overcome', 'Right things will happen' or 'Apna time Ayega.' Keep believing & working as though it will happen! This is faith. …see more

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Saw this on the internet and I agree with this. I have been focusing on creating #discipline around my goals during this #COVID19 lockdown. Sometimes it is hard because the social support fabric which is a part of our emotional well being is not accessible during the lockdown. …see more

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There is nothing more empowering than genuinely not seeking the approval of others or really caring about what they think of you. It frees you up in so many ways, but also is very threatening to most around you.

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Given the situation globally, locally and the changing scenario daily, we will all need to find our inner strength to find our way through these tough times.

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We all now know that #covid19 is not about a few weeks #lockdown and then back to normal life. For the next year, until there is a vaccine, restrictions of some sort will continue. So, all of us have to get used to a new normal. Change is painful, but it is more painful not to embrace change to grow. #WeekendMusings …see more

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We are Never Alone! This message is a good reminder to ourselves during these times of social isolation. How to effectively #inspire and #communicate in 1.30 minutes. Nike did a great job with it. We will find a way and come together. Nothing can stop what we can do together. That is a good message to embrace in our life. “You Can’t Stop Us” #WeekendMusings Video Credits: #Nike - https://lnkd.in/eRJvURy …see more

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"Who you spend time with the most is who you will become." Always surround yourself with ambitious and persistent group who inspire you to achieve more! Had an evening to remember with a remarkable group of women! It was a pleasure hosting a discussion around entrepreneurship and, building lasting enterprises with Kirthiga Reddy and Paroma Roy Chowdhury ! …see more

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#WednesdayWisdom "If you are free, you need to free somebody else." "If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else." Tony Morrison, American Author, 1993 Nobel Laureate …see more

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Every time you say YES to something you DON'T want to do, this will happen: You will resent people, you will do a bad job, you will have less energy for the things you love, you will make less money, and yet another small percentage of your life will be used up, burned up, a smoke signal to the future saying... I did it again. #entrepreneurship #money #career #jobs #billionairemindset …see more

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My positive thought today for everyone on LinkedIn: May all your job interviews be as predetermined as Amy Coney Barrett.

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If it feels too difficult to achieve, just start somewhere. You will get there. #WhatInspiresMe #Inspiration #Future

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An empathetic, thoughtful & inspiring speech from Barack Obama for those graduating in 2020. Some key takeaways: - #Covid19 is causing unprecedented challenges. Well-off families are dealing with massive uncertainty, those who were struggling before are now hanging by a thread. So, this generation will need to grow up faster than previous generations. - It doesn't matter how much money you make if everyone around you is hungry & sick. If the world is going to get better, it's up to you. This is your generation's world to shape. - Three parting words of advise 1) Don't be afraid 2) Do what is right 3) Build communities and create a world where everyone has equal opportunities …see more

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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” - Mark Twain

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These words of tough love from Lord Krishna are relevant to all walks of life and talks about finding #joy in the work itself. This is especially true to begin the journey as an #entrepreneur . Happy Janmashtami!

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A big fan of Mr. Tata, I always learn from his words and actions, the mark of a true leader. "The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." #Inspiration #India #Future …see more

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Looking at the bright side, the rivers are #healing and the birds are singing. We are healing the world and making it a better place 😊

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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. " -Nelson Mandela

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Remembering the legendary entrepreneur #DhirubhaiAmbani on his birth anniversary: "For those who dare to dream, there is a whole world to win."

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I hope you have watched " The Last Dance" on Netflix. Michael Jordon is not only one of the greatest players but we can learn much from his life. Our attitude to #failure determines our #success . #MondayMotivation

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Smallest of things can have the biggest impact in our lives. Even the biggest banyan tree grows from a small seed. Start with something small. Matt Mullenweg , WordPress …see more

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#MondayMotivation #Inspiration #PersonalDevelopment (Incorrectly acknowledged Rabindranath Tagore here. The quote is actually by Douglas Adams. Thanks to the people who pointed this out)

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Most of us have everything we need to be Happy. #gratitude #thankfulness comes with #perspective .

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Slowly around the world we’ve got some amazing events to look forward to. The first hug with our parents, the first meal out with friends, the first drinks in a bar, the first haircut, the first music festival, sporting event, the first day dropping off kids at school, the first flight, the first holiday. Everything from museums to galleries to conferences. We now have an empty calendar, cleared out obligations, we get to put back into our lives what we want to add in, not what we’ve inherited or assumed or did from muscle memory or social pressure. There’s a lot of sadness, a lot of fear and worry, and it’s often well placed, but there is an incredible series of magical simple things we can slowly look forward to and do. And maybe with renewed appreciation. …see more

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#Happiness is when you do good things for yourself, but do them just a little each day – else disappointment and failure.

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The way you do this: celebrate the small successes that sprout up each day. This gets you to climb to the next. And then so on. This is the most common thing among everyone I've interviewed.

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When brilliant people collaborate on projects to have a positive impact in the world, magic can happen https://virg.in/ixP Virgin Unite

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"Focus on signal over noise. Don’t waste time on stuff that doesn’t actually make things better." - Elon Musk

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On her podcast, The Long and The Short of It, Optimist Jen Waldman reminds us all that a big part of building a new normal is accepting things for what they are and learning to look past them anyway. #Optimism #JenWaldman

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Respect people who find time for you in their busy schedule but love people who never look at their schedule when you need them.

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#Wisdom is in knowing when you do need help. And a strong individual is unafraid to ask for help when s/he needs it. 1. Seek out #mentors who can push you to think differently. 2. If you are curious, then you will find something to learn from everyone. 3. Be confident to work with those who complement your weaknesses. 4. Create strong support structures around you. 5. When you want something, the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. May the universe be with you! #StartupLife #entrepreneurship …see more

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Motivation is the first step to success. What motivates someone else might not motivate you, but there are a few basics that EVERYONE should follow to stay on the path to success.

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The joy of #entrepreneurship is to work on something unproven, probably even considered impossible; a person and his/her dream, the force of conviction, beating the odds, and when you make it happen, you prove the impossible is possible. The craving for that satisfaction and pride is why most start the journey of entrepreneurship. May the tribe grow!

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The best advice that I have ever got, ‘Just be yourself. It’s too late to change.’ – Satya Nadella , CEO – Microsoft

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Thoughts influence outcomes. #SelfConviction can open up the universe and doubt can poison success. Who you choose to be will design your #destiny .

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I'm all praise for this woman. A role model who's making 'empathy' the new 'brave.' New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Her message: - There's nothing wrong with being empathetic. - Focus only and only on work. Blaming isn't helpful. - Leaders have a responsibility in terms of the language they use and the hope that they give. Video Credits: BBC #Empathy #Leadership #WhatInspiresMe …see more

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Whenever we are faced with a challenge, we should always look for the opportunity. Many breakthrough innovations have stemmed from a simple yet disruptive idea https://virg.in/iBh

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Comparing your career to someone else’s is like going for a jog in the morning and comparing yourself to everyone else out for a run. You don’t know 👇🏽 - How long they’ve been running. - What their background is... - What type of training they’re doing. - etc. Run your own race. 🏃🏾 💨 #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

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As we round the corner of a full year living with a murderous pandemic, I'd like to offer a few words of encouragement to all the #entrepreneurs I invest in and work with. I guarantee that life will serve up to you many catastrophic moments, unimaginable outcomes and times of grief. I have lived through many of them together with my teams. That is the bad news. The good news? Ask any successful business leader, manager, parent, soldier, preacher, teacher or health care provider and they will tell you this: You will never achieve success unless you have looked into the abyss of failure, made your peace with it, respect it for the test it made you take and above all moved on and upward. For each generation the test is different that is why you can't study for it, you just have to take it. Its called experience and you can't achieve success without it. The secret is to accept this truth and use it as your weapon when you go into battle every day. The fight is worth it! …see more

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I stop myself from saying, “I wish there were more hours in the day.” I replace that with, “How can I make the most of the hours I have.” #Productivity #Entrepreneurship #Life

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HOW TO FIND SUCCESS LATE IN LIFE:  There's a simple answer: do whatever you want. Then it all adds up. If you try to get 1% better each day at your health, at your relationships and the way you treat people, at your creativity, and at turning despair into gratitude, then that 1% compounds into an amazing person. Do that 1%. Take one action. Even if the actions is for one minute. The 1/1/1 strategy. I know this. Because I'm still compounding. What is 1%? Whatever you want it to be. The math of life is multi-dimensional. What happens to amazing people? Everything happens to them. And you never worry about what you accomplish. Because there is no ONE thing. There is EVERY thing. And every day. 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/W7Du30hkFQ0 …see more

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It is an amazing reason to be proud, #India has managed the COVID crisis. Right decisions at the right time change the trajectory. #Inspiration #future …see more

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"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama

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Happy Christmas to all the people working while we get to be lucky ; carers, airline staff, the police, hospital workers, Uber drivers, chefs, engineers etc. The heroes we forget about.

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It seems rather apt and timely that this virus is a war that we fight & win quickly and easily by staying indoors with our loved ones, while we can read, play and watch films. Stage two will be to spend our money with small local businesses & support each other. …see more

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No matter who you are, no matter what you do, no matter who your audience is: 30 percent will love it, 30 percent will hate it, and 30 percent won’t care. Stick with the people who love you and don’t spend a single second on the rest. Life will be better that way. #CHOOSEYOURSELF

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Every time you say yes to something you don't want, your fire starts to go away. You will get burnt out.

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A good day is not: *Worked for 14 hours A good day is: *Worked for 4-6 hours *Took regular breaks *Ate well balanced, healthy meals *Made time for self-care and positivity *1 hour of exercise *A relaxing evening walk *Engaging with my friends and family *Being content and happy without technology *Helping others Credit to Marcello Barile for the original post, which I modified a bit. #dobetter #healthylife #balance …see more

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Not everything in life is a priority, be honest with yourself and think about the things that are. The sooner you admit that NOT everything is a priority, the easier it becomes to focus on your real priorities.

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This I've learned: care what other people think and you'll always be their prisoner. I have to remind myself every day.

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There are no gatekeepers in life, preventing you from doing what you want to do. You are your only gatekeeper. You are your only prison warden. You can choose yourself to do anything. You might not be good at it at first but if you study your failures you will get better. You will keep choosing yourself. Finally you will choose yourself for success. And finally you won’t need to choose yourself anymore. Things will just happen. http://ow.ly/r3Ot30j0CAG http://ow.ly/i/DLCcI …see more

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Throughout history dyslexics have imagined and achieved many things that have shaped our world. Thomas Edison illuminated our lives, Henry Ford made cars accessible to all, Steve Jobs gave us pocket computers

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'The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity, to the greater triumphs and achievements that await us. Are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of the future?' - An excerpt from the 'Tryst with Destiny' speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on Independence Day 1947. This independence day, let's relive the pledge we took. It's yet as relevant today as it was then. If we are the change that we wish to see, what is the one thing each one of us can do to take this vision forward? …see more

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"Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” - Oprah Winfrey

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The road to success is long with many winding turns. What carries through is self-belief. When the journey becomes hard, keep your head up and eventually, you will reach a beautiful destination. #SuccessHabits

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"You have to fight for what you are owed." From struggling at eight runs off 19 balls to smashing five sixes and finishing off the game at 53 runs off 31 balls when no one, not even his own teammates, believed in him, Rahul Tewatia’s performance in last evening’s #Dream11IPL game was inspiring. A wonderful article on the mindset needed to overcome struggles and become a champion. We all have that one moment in our life where we stood our ground despite odds for a chance to win. #Mindset #Inspiration #Success …see more

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There is no age bar to pursuing #entrepreneurship . The earlier you #startup , the better. And if you start late, no problem. It is not age that determines #success but #mindset . Age when they started companies: Bill Gates, Microsoft: 19 Steve Jobs, Apple: 21 Whitney Wolfe, Bumble: 25 Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix: 28 Jeff Bezos, Amazon: 30 Oprah Winfrey, Harpo: 32 Doris Fisher, Gap: 37 Vera Wang, Vera Wang: 40 Charles Flint, IBM: 61 -- Via @JonErlichman #WeekendMusings …see more

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Our abilities and actions define who we are. Self-belief makes all the difference. It exceeds our own expectations. It is the only thing that matters. #MondayMotivation #PersonalDevelopment #Life …see more

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Anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a #culture . The student expected Mead to talk about fishhook, or clay pots, or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization is #compassion . A femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed was discovered from an ancient culture 15,000 years ago. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink, or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. “Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts,” Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, #committed citizens can’t #change the world; For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” We are at our best when we serve others. Be #civilized .. be #safe .. be #cautious .. be #caring . #WeekendMusings …see more

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To those who now have 28 packages of pasta. To those who are searching the black market for hand sanitizer. To those who walk around with a face mask. And to those who are planning to flee with their kids out of a corona infected area: Never again look down on people who flee from war and famine. _ ☝🏽 Saw that on Instagram. Not sure who said it. But I needed to share. Chaos has a [not so] funny way of putting things into perspective & bringing us all together. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 …see more

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Make short term decisions such that it accelerates achievement of your long term vision. #SuccessHabits

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The biggest challenge in being an adult, in saving money, in having freedom, in having success, is the ability to break free from the brainwashing, is to break free from the Matrix. To live your own life without everyone trying to drag you down into their HELL. …see more

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Ripples of #inspiration are built one link at a time. Glad to see Kunal Bahl 's journey serve as an inspiration. Hope to see more leaders take up #entrepreneurship and succeed.

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Setting so many firsts and having already accomplished so much, she is an inspiration for so many. #inauguration

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No matter where I’ve been in life – happy, success, sad, or smart – bad things always happen. Life is not a straight line. It’s a zig zag. It’s a maze. It’s a treasure hunt.  We’re always lost with no GPS. I can’t use GPS to navigate my way out of sorrow or pain or fear. This is what beats the fear. This is what turns a failure into future great success. http://bit.ly/2xHySMO …see more

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No big #goal is achieved overnight, but if you are willing to build foundational #strength step by step, and don’t give up, no matter how long it takes, you will get there.

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#StartupLife is filled with highs and lows. But the lows might also help you regroup, pick momentum and bounce back faster towards your goals. The more you learn, the more you grow and the faster you achieve your #goals . It is the journey that teaches you about the destination. …see more

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We live in a world of extreme contrasts. The haves and have nots, peace and war, plenty and poverty....We need to have #gratitude for what we have and help others when we can. #WeekendMusings

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Working from home has made every mother's responsibilities much more intense everywhere. If you feel you should have done something more or guilty about not giving more to work and home - take a deep breath and have #selfcompassion first. Give yourself permission to do the best you can and be happy with that. Set aside the guilt. Being a working mom might make you feel like you're always disappointing somebody, but don't end up disappointing yourself. A happy mother is a good mother. #WorkingMothers …see more

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Words can hurt or words can inspire. It also matters how we deal with words, how much you let others matter. #courage to #beyourself

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Be hands-on, learn the job, work the details. Making of a mega icon of #Entrepreneurship , Ratan Tata. #WhatInspiresMe #India National Geographic …see more

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