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Ok, I admit it. I'm a sucker for inspirational articles.
With all the noise on the Internet, it's sometimes hard to find uplifting, positive stories that make you want to be a better person. But they are there. You just have to look.
So in an attempt to put out something positive, here's my list of the most inspiring articles ever. I hope you find some inspiration here. And please, share your own most inspiring articles in the comment section.
The Career Advice I Wish I Had At 25 - This article is a treasure trove of wisdom. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish you knew this when you were 25.
10 Fundamental Truths That Will Change Your Life - Lots of great insights and truths here. One of my favorites being "You are only as good as those you associate with."
What Should I Do With My Life - This article inspired me in profound ways, and whenever I feel lost, I go back and re-read this article. The money quote "It comes down to a simple gut check: You either love what you do or you don’t. Period."
13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful - One of the most powerful insights is to give up on saying yes to things that don't support your goals in life.
The 27 Rules of Conquering The Gym - I love this article because it's both real and funny. The money quote "Nope, that's not a "recovery energy bar with antioxidant dark chocolate." That's a chocolate bar." - I'm still laughing from this.
5 Choices You'll Regret Forever - I love the advice of not making decisions based on what other people think. Sure, take advice from trusted friends and sources, but your gut will tell you if a decision is good or not.
Don't F*ck Up The Culture - I'm a big believer in culture to make companies great. It's often what sets apart good companies from great ones. It's your responsibility to make your culture great.
My Metric for Success? Happiness - Richard Branson has always been an inspirational figure, in large part because he puts such a high premium on passion and happiness. I love this "In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are."
If I Could Start Over, Here's What I'd Do Differently - I love the suggestion to celebrate other peoples success more often. In the rush of every day life, we often forget to celebrate the little (or big) things that people do.