Be Inspired blog

The Power of Purpose – Triathlon Can Dad!

inspire — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:07:06 +0000

I've often spoken or written about the importance of having a purpose for what you do, your life, your work, your relationships and other important areas of our lives. Have a great purpose and you'll be motivated greatly. A great purpose acts as a lighthouse for the direction we want to go and we find it easier to make decisions because we know what's really important. When our purpose revolves around ...

Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish! Steve Jobs in Stanford 2005

inspire — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:12:09 +0000

"Sometimes life hits you on the head with a brick. Don't lose faith!" - Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios In 2005 Steve Jobs founder of Apple Computer gave the commencement address to new graduates of Stanford University. It is a brilliant address where he focuses on three inspirational short stories from his life:

A Good Day with Brother David

inspire — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:00:28 +0000

This video, featuring Brother David, a highly-respected Benedictine monk, author and spiritual leader, is a BLESSING to all those with "eyes to see and ears to hear." Look, listen and be inspired by ...

Make me an instrument of your Peace by Shafin de Zane

inspire — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:00:45 +0000

Want to be deeply inspired right now and I mean deeply inspired? Then watch this short video prayer created by Shafin de Zane and inspired by Francesco Bernadone of Assisi (St Francis of Assisi). Simply ...

My Wish by Donna Sirianni

inspire — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:24:25 +0000

Many of us have dreams and unfortunately many have let those dreams die into the distant past. Every now and again however you come across someone who has had the courage to keep their dreams awake. Not only keep them awake but to take the courageous steps necessary to turn those dreams into reality. One such person is Donna Sirianni whom I came across on youtube. Well if this is not an example of someone who is "Daring to Dream" I dont know what is!!!

Wills Wisdom (the actor Will Smith shares his great wisdom)

inspire — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:59:21 +0000

Have you ever wondered what wisdom the renowned actor Will Smith needed in order to reach the level of success that he has in his career? What are his beliefs? What motivates him? What fears has he got? These and many more questions are answered in this excellent video. If you have children (I have 4) and you'd like them to be inspired by someone who they know and can relate too then this video is great. I showed it to all my kids. It can help sow seeds of greatness in their minds, so get the whole family to Be Inspired by this outstanding video -

Become a Blogger online course

inspire — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:21:06 +0000

A few years ago I did a course with Yaro Starak called Become a Blogger and found it an excellent to learn a lot more about the art of blogging. Some of the areas that it covered included: The importance of quality content How blogs make money Traffic tactics

How Not to Hurry – by Leo Babauta, www.ZenHabits.net

inspire — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:47:15 +0000

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu Consider the above quote from Lao Tzu, (perhaps mythical) father of Taoism: how can it be true? Is it possible to never hurry, but to get everything done? It seems contradictory to our modern world, where

If today was your last day …

inspire — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:01:46 +0000

In these days when hundreds of thousands die in a moment of time in Haiti leaving hundreds of thousands more to suffer through incredible hardship, what are we doing in Ireland? In Ireland those who get paid loads as traffic controllers (I believe over €100,000 plus a huge pension contribution)decided to go on strike and close ...

Your Amazing Mind – Quick Tips

inspire — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:49:02 +0000

Want to know how to use more of your mind? Watch the video to get a quick tip on how to use your mind more effectively! Enjoy!