Everyone has faced disappointment, setbacks, or difficult moments. Tell us how you turned frustration into motivation. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
I once attended an event featuring the legendary motivational speaker Les Brown. I was excited, inspired, and completely fired up by everything he said. I spent nearly $100 on his books and materials, and afterward, I stood in line to have them signed. When I finally reached the front, I told him my name was Taralynn and asked him to personalize my book. He said the line was too long and he didn’t have time to write my name. Now, this was the same man who had just spent hours
When my son Jamaal was in high school, he was taking calculus—and he was having a difficult time. Instead of encouraging him, his teacher made him feel as though he wasn’t smart enough for the class and perhaps didn’t belong there. Now, I could have spent all my energy getting angry with that teacher. And believe me, I was mad! But getting mad wasn’t going to help Jamaal pass calculus. So, I got motivated. I found him a tutor and made sure he received the extra help and suppo
