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Celebrities and other motivational icons who made it to the top, from real actors, athletes and authors who used to be just like you.
Black In Business
The black person who has really inspired me as I’ve been able to live this life has been Malcolm X. Even though he has passed on and his life was cut shorter than an unwanted conversation, the legacy he left behind has really caught my attention. From the charisma in his attitude to the knowledge stored in his unique mind. I strongly believe that with a little more time on planet earth he would have been able to sway this country along with many other countries in any way he wanted. In "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," the alluring dark strict patriot reviews his earth shattering 1964 journey to Mecca, a visit that would modify the course of his life and vocation. For a very long time this clergyman of the Nation of Islam had been trumpeting a convention of the characteristic evil of white individuals, comparing the fantasy of American correspondence to a bad dream for American blacks and advocating an arrangement to reclaim dark Americans by saving them from the tide of indoctrinating that had suffocated familiarity with the dark race's actual prevalence. It is around Malcolm's inexorably autonomous political action during the last 50 weeks of his life, joined with his surprising inversion of feeling about the chance of reclamation for white America, that such a lot of discussion and disarray have accumulated. Despite the fact that Malcolm X made numerous suggestions to a more extensive way of thinking of human local area, he just didn't live long enough to satisfy the guarantee of his critical yet provisional initial steps. While we may close with assurance that Malcolm X had dismissed the whites-are-villains professions that assisted with centering his prior life and presented to him the consideration and criticism of a country, we are raised short when attempting to manage the general compassion of his last days. Despite the fact that Malcolm X's heritage up to this point has been belittled and excused by the customary foundation, his prevalence never hailed among a framework of dark patriot activists, columnists and autonomous educated people who for 25 years have discussed seriously his importance to dark governmental issues, dark culture and American culture. These discussions have had a stream up impact; they made the justification for the current battle of understanding being pursued throughout Malcolm's significance presently. Yet Malcolm X has received nothing like the intellectual attention devoted to King. As the central figure of the civil rights movement, King justifiably has been the subject of extensive scholarship, but his cultural visibility also has to do with the style, content and aims of his leadership, which for most of his life were both easily translatable and largely attractive to white America. On the other hand, Malcolm X's complex leadership positions, which visited rhetorical scorn on white supremacy and which appealed especially to working-class and poor black people, have typically invited derision, caricature and dismissal forces that undermine extensive and balanced scholarly investigation. To be sure, a flood of writings about Malcolm X's legacy has been published over the years in alternative and black newspapers, journals, pamphlets and books; they have been vigorously discussed throughout this country's black communities. (Nearly two dozen books about Malcolm, ranging from biographies for young adults to collections of his writings, have been reissued or published for the first time this year.) Yet with notable exceptions, both mainstream and alternative literature on Malcolm X has often missed the mark, offering praise where critical judgment is called for, trapping itself in intellectual frameworks that neither illuminate nor surprise. So as you can see the amazing individual has had a major impact on me. Not even being able to meet such a person due to cruel circumstances is disheartening, but at the same time he left a lot of information for me to research and possibly continue the legacy the best way I know how.
By George Saunders5 years ago in Motivation
The "Magic" in black business.
I have to say that I honestly admire, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. I did not have a clear vision for what I wanted to do with my life, now that it was not being revolved around my children. I knew that I enjoyed writing and wanted to see where it could take me. However, after reading Mr. Johnson's book and learning about his vision that drove him to build, repair, and create jobs, businesses, and decent communities for Urban America I was truly inspired.
By Greer Collins5 years ago in Motivation
The Inspiring & Astounding Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry. One of the most influential person to ever walk the earth. Born Emmitt Perry Jr. on September 13, 1969, he legally changed his name to Tyler Perry at age 16, due to the abuse that he endured from his father. He didn’t want to have any connections with him. Tyler Perry is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to setting the bar high for talented people who are trying to make it better for themselves.
By Danielle Blake5 years ago in Motivation
Why Bruce Lee is such an enduring icon, at least to me, the greatest...you'll love this one!
So, why Bruce Lee? Was he a saint? A prophet? A genius of some kind? Bruce wasn't a saint, I am sure of it, it is possible that he cheated on his wife, just as it is possible that he was a model husband, it is possible that he never did drugs, or it is possible that he did cocaine regularly in Hollywood parties, after all, if I understand correctly, he was quite a bad boy as a kid and adolescent. Did he really win the fight with Wong Jack Man? Was he really such an unbeatable fighter? or was it all just hype? He studied philosophy, but was he actually a solid, quality philosopher? I have no idea. And it doesn't matter, because whatever the medium, the message of Bruce's life impacted me and innumerable other people on earth in such a positive way that whatever the actual truth, it doesn't change the essence and power of the moral, cultural and philosophical relevance of his brief, well lived life.
By Kajosway and The Natural Overflow5 years ago in Motivation
How Queen Found Her Way Out Of Turmoil And Became A Millionaire at 22
At the you age of 25, Queen Naija's story is an inspiration to women around the world. She brings hope and a breath of fresh air that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and no matter what you want in life, hard work and dedication will always be your way out to victory!
By Silena Le Beau5 years ago in Motivation
How Alvin Ailey transformed my life
When I was a young child, my mother put me and my older sister in both gymnastics and dance classes. My sister was an amazing gymnast. She was so good at it that one day while watching her class, I tried to copy what she was doing. I fell and broke my arm. That was the decision-maker for me: I didn’t want to be a gymnast like my sister anymore. I would be a prima ballerina. I didn’t know it then but Alvin Ailey would be a major influence in my life.
By Erin Connolly5 years ago in Motivation
4 Names That Overcome The Barriers
How do you feel during your unsuccessful moments? Many of us will immediately get desperate and wonder how incompetent we are for sure. Don't worry, you are not alone. Thousands, even millions of people can be pessimistic sometimes. Believe me this is so normal. “I can't do this, I'm not like them, I am not successful…” Many more thoughts pass through our minds in such situations.
By Gizem Okut5 years ago in Motivation
Top 5 Underrated Bruce Lee Quotes
Let's be real for a moment. Bruce Lee needs no introduction and if you are unfamiliar, it is highly recommended of you to not only to visit his filmography, but to study his teachings and perspective on life and how we can apply practices for growth.
By Ace Howell5 years ago in Motivation
How I met Billionaire Oprah Winfrey
In 2008, my 59-year-old mother was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer that eventually metastasized to her liver, which ultimately took her life in November of that year. After my mom’s death, I spiraled into a deep depression. There wasn’t a day that went by, during that time, that I didn’t think of taking my own life. So what prevented me? Several things, but what stands out the most is……wait for it……a simple postage stamp.
By Meiko S. Patton5 years ago in Motivation
