It’s time to get amped for the new year. It’s time to shake off that holiday hangover, pull yourself up off the couch, and get PUMPED! (Cue the jock jams.)
To help you get revved up for an amazing 2019, we’ve pulled together a list of incredible motivational videos. We’ve got Ted Talks, commencement speeches, manifestos, and more! So pour yourself a cup of coffee, grab a pen and paper (trust me, you’ll want to write down some of these quotes), and start watching these amazing videos!
Matthew McConaughey: Examine what success is for you
What does success mean for you? What is standing in your way? In his 2015 commencement speech at the University of Houston, Matthew McConaughey shared some inspiring words on creating a joyful life. You can read the full transcript, view the original 45-minute recording, or check out this 5-minute highlight version:
Krista Mashore: Get fired up by this real estate agent/broker’s manifesto
Krista’s non-stop passion for real estate is evident in this powerful manifesto. She reads it aloud every day, and encourages her team to do the same. Her energy alone will motivate you to get down to work!
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Amy Cuddy: How 2 minutes of power-posing can change your life
In this inspiring Ted Talk, Amy Cuddy tells us that our body language doesn’t just have an impact on those around us—it changes the way we think and feel about ourselves. “Our bodies change our minds…and our minds change our behavior…and our behavior changes our outcomes.”
Steve Jobs: Make sure you love what you do
Bow down to the king of entrepreneurs. Steve Jobs, iconic founder of Apple and wearer of black turtlenecks, doles out his #1 piece of advice for business owners.
Shonda Rhimes: Why you should work less and play more
“Saying ‘yes’ to playing with my children likely saved my career.”
Shonda Rhimes is the creative mind behind hit TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. She has what some would call a dream job. But at some point, she lost the “hum”—the feeling of being happily deep into her work. Learn how one simple word—”yes”—allowed her to find joy again.
Kid President: Just a little reminder to be kind
Every once in a while, take a break from the hectic, nonstop adultness of your day and listen to the wise words of Kid President.
Simon Sinek: Contemplate your “why”
In this incredible Ted Talk, Simon Sinek starts by explaining how Apple became one of the most-loved brands in the world: “People don’t buy what they do; they buy why you do it.” Sinek goes on to share how, if you focus on your why, you’ll have the ability to inspire those around you.
Feeling inspired yet?
Most of you probably won’t make it to this final paragraph—after watching these videos, I imagine you either jumped up from your desk to start writing on a whiteboard, or maybe you flipped over to an Excel spreadsheet to start planning—so I’ll keep this ending brief.
Be kind. Love what you do. Start with why. Play more. Keep hustling. Go forth and be awesome.
Cheers to a fresh start!
