There is NO FAILURE, ONLY FEEDBACK

In the previous post, we have read about Susan Boyle, an inspirational 47 years old woman that prove many critics and skeptics very wrong, and announce to the world that “Everything Is Possible”. She has instantly became an Inspirational source for many. She has proved to us that everyone can succeed, if they have beliefs in themselves.

If we can have the same beliefs they do, we will have the ability to produce the same results in our lives.

However, many a times, talents have been discouraged to pursue their dreams due to negative comments, and “labeling”. Many were labeled as “Failures” whether directly or indirectly.

To be successful, we need to believe that there are “NO Failures”, there is only “Feedback”.

Let’s check out another recent video from Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) and see how 12 years old Shaheen treat turn a “not-so-positive comment/gesture” into a “Feedback” to give a world class performance.

Many of us (even adults) would crumple at the gesture given by Simon Cowell (one of the judge).

Shaheen proves everyone wrong by believing he can do it!

PS: Let me know your thoughts on it. I would love to hear from you.

Motivational Movies - Peace by Inches

This must be one of Al Pacino’s greatest speech in a movie associated with sport.

In Peace by Inches, the following speech by Al Pacino, which is the coach of the football team, must have bring the players energy level to a all time high.

Check out this old movie from your nearest dvd rental store.

Meanwhile, you may want to have a quick preview of whats up…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs

Motivational Video - No Matter What

Came across the following video while i was on Youtube.

 Thought it was a cool video that adds inspirational bits to others, so wanna share it with you.

 Remember to keep pursuing your dreams, and work towards your goal relentlessly!

Rising up whenever you seems like failing - The Best Dance

During the second day of the National Acheivers Congress 2008, the MC of the event showed us the following video called “The Best Dance”. The video shows a guy who lost his leg dances with a girl who lost her arm in a car accident. The dance won first prize in annual dance competition on CCTV9 international, Beijing.At the end of the video, majority of the participants were clapping and many were in tears. My eyes were also wet at that point. It is truly Inspirational. It shows us that no matter what difficulties we faced in life, we should treasure our life and make the most out of it. Life is Beautiful. Love it and Live It.Courage:
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Inspiring Movies - L Change The World (2008)

I just came back from the movie theatre in Vivocity, Singapore after watching the movie “L Change The World”. L Change The World is a spin-off movie from the “Death Note” sequels which is about the last 23 days of L, the hero.

After solving the Kira case (in Death Note 1 and 2), another serious one finds L and he has only 23 days left to solve it. A boy and a girl hold the key to solving the case and L faces a crisis of global magnitude to protect the kids. He is without his most trusted partner, Watari, and cannot rely on his superb intellect alone to solve the case. What will happen to L? What will change? The 23 days are packed with turns of events even L himself cannot predict. This movie spin-off do not have the “Death God” that always eat apples.

The show instead touches alot on Human Mankind and it’s kindness, forgiveness and passion. The young 13-years old girl and the small boy have also acted briliantly in the show, supporting L, the lead actor to portray the soft part of him. I was inspired when he brought the young boy to a orphanage and mentioned the following statement (below), before he left to die on his own (due to a curse that he had on himself to save the world):

“No Matter How Gifted You Are, You Alone Cannot Change The World”

Below is a short trailer that i would like to share with you.

For those from US and Europe, i hope you have a chance to watch this movie.  

Inspiring Movies - Gridiron Gang

This is a gritty and inspirational movie based on a true story of a group of teenage delinquents given a second chance to redeem themselves by playing football. Sean Porter (Johnson) is a frustrated juvenile probation officer. Most of the kids in his detention camp are either sent back to prison once they leave or meet a violent end when they return to the streets. Desperately looking for a way to make a difference, he and his co-worker Malcolm Moore devise a plan to teach discipline and responsibility through the game of football. But with only four weeks before the start of the season, Porter must overcome insurmountable odds to put together a competitive team. It’s a season that will test their minds, spirit, and bodies as Porter teaches his players the principles of good character, strength through resiliency, and genuine respect for one another.

Certainly a good movie for the many juvenilles these days that wonder around the streets and hope to inspire them to pursue something in their life with a Greater Purpose.

Inspiring Movies - Peaceful Warrior

Arrogant, talented Dan Millman seems to have the perfect college life: a stunning gymnast’s body of incredible strength, handsome looks, good grades, plenty of money and a shot at the Olympic qualifiers in men’s gymnastics. Still, Dan wakes up almost nightly from terrifying nightmares and odd visions he can’t explain or dismiss.

One night, awakened by yet another nightmare, Dan goes for a run through his foggy neighborhood and comes upon a well-lit service station. Behind the counter, an old man seemingly moves without regard for space or time. One moment, Dan is paying for his snacks, the next the old man is on the roof of the station. Stunned by the impossibility, Dan begs the old man, whom he instinctually names Socrates, to share the secret of his abilities in order to achieve his goal of Olympic Gold. The old man puts him through a regimen that changes his diet, training, and lifestyle. Before long, his life is ruined, and he loses his friends, his girls, and is almost thrown off his Gymnastics squad. Thus begins Read more

Inspiring Movies - Remember The Titans

Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school’s football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washington) is appointed and his victorious predecessor (Will Patton) reluctantly stays on as his assistant. It’s affirmative action at its most potentially volatile, complicated by the mandate that the coach will be fired if he loses a single game in the Titans’ 13-game season. The players represent a hotbed of racial tension, but as the team struggles toward unity and gridiron glory, Remember the Titans builds on several subplots and character dynamics to become an inspirational drama of Rocky-like proportions. This is a football movie that make sure that those that have watched it remembers it for long!

Experience a celebration of how a town torn apart by resentment, friction, and mistrust comes together in triumphant harmony. The year is 1971. After leading his Read more

Inspiring Movies - Band of Brothers

Halo friends,

Over the Chinese New Year period (7th and 8th Feb 2007), i was somehow stuck to the tv screen watching a well known series directed by Steven Speilsberg and Tom Hanks, known as BAND OF BROTHERS. This war show that revolves around the World War II, was so nice that i completed the series in a marathon fashion.

This show is not just based on Man’s Stuff - all the gore and action packs, but i felt it is more into the acting of the casts inside - where they portrayed these men that fought a war,their camaradie, their desire for the future of American as well as the whole world from Hitler (and Japan in WWII). It depicted clearly the effect of war on the lives of soldiers and commoners, and the scar that it deeply imbedded into their mind their heart.

I can certainly feel it. Shown below is a short clip on one part of the show. Enjoy:

Inspiring Movies - Braveheart

Hi my friends,

It has been awhile for me to share my top 10 inspiring movies with you. Apology for that as i was having a crazy time in my professional job. There have been so many people moving around within my company that we have all taken up more roles and responsibilities..with that also our time.

Been watching movies at home to recharge myself..been to watch I AM LEGEND by Will Smith..but frankly i dont think it is a blockbuster, a great movie. Will Smith is great again in his acting skills, bringing out the passion and desperation in him. But the plot is just too plain for my liking to be a Top movie.

Instead, i was impressed by BRAVEHEART, a dvd that i re-watched over the last weekend. Impressive speech by Wlliam Wallace (by Mel Gibson) that rallies the whole people army to fight for their freedom.

Check out this short video:

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