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6 Motivational/Inspiring Videos

Sometimes, you just need a reminder to understand your blessings.

 Emily Bond
Oct 26, 2016
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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6 Motivational/Inspiring Videos

5 Inspirational Videos that make you want to change the world

1. "My philosophy for a happy life"

-Sam Berns

Sam has three aspects for a happy life. These three aspects are simple and reasonable for anyone to attain.

1. Be OK with what you ultimately can’t do because there is so much you CAN do.

2. Surround yourself with people you want to be around.

3. Keep moving forward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g (12.45 min)


2. "How to figure out your life’s purpose in five minutes"

-Adam Leipzig.

At a reunion, he discovered by talking to friends that 80% were unhappy with their lives. Adam describes a way to figure out your life’s purpose which includes these five aspects.

  • Who they were
  • What they did
  • Who they did it for
  • What those people wanted or needed
  • What they got out of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVsXO9brK7M (10. 33 min)

3. “From Streets to the Stage”

-Monti Washington

Monti, who grew up in a tough situation, is now a motivational speaker who will make you feel enlightened and ready to conquer any situation you are currently facing.

https://vimeo.com/162980779 (11.50 min)


4. “Reflections”

-Dr. Joseph Laythe

A professor at Edinboro University who passed away from his long battle with cancer. A true inspiration to all. This reflections piece has Joey talking about his life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGsaolFubv8 (51.28 min)

For those who don’t have time to watch it a synopsis was made at this link http://www.edinboronow.com/article/longtime-professor-reflects-on-career-in-midst-of-cancer-battle.


5. "Happiness is all in your mind"

-Gen Kelsang Nyema

Happiness may seem hard, but to be happy we must find our inner peace. Inner peace is essential to cultivate one’s own happeiness, and even through the toughest circumstances, happiness can be found.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnLoToJVQH4 (15.55 min)

5. "Believe in yourself"

-Ben Lionel Scott

A motivational video, “If you’re unsure of who you are, then your dreams, your goals, they will never become a reality”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjZ0KbJcav0 (4.09 min)

6. "I Survived the Holocaust"

-Henry Oster

A buzzed video shows Henry Oster, a man who survived the Holocaust, speaks out about his experiences. This video may be hard for some to listen to, so listen at your own discretion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU7q04r5iW4 (7.18 min)

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