Marco’s identity as an ultrarunner and aeronautical engineer was everything—until a sudden stroke changed his world. Follow his journey as he rediscovers purpose and hope, sharing insights to inspire anyone facing life’s toughest setbacks.

40+ Inspiring people's stories from around the world to motivate you today. Whether you face health challenges, financial issues, or struggle to make good decisions in relation to relationships, business, career or your lifestyle, there is a story here to help you ...

One wild night was her turning point. Follow Nat’s journey and discover the steps that took her from hangovers to homeownership, better health, stronger relationships, and lasting success.
My son, Waylon was in a tragic accident at age four with a home babysitter. He was pronounced neurologically deceased four days after being in ICU with no brain activity. That day Waylon became a real-life hero saving 3 children. This is my story …
Kain Roomes dreamed of making his first million. By the time he was 25 he was in debt, dead broke, with 50,000 followers and a gifted Rolex on his wrist …
As Tayebwa Philips entered the world, he bore an unseen seed of purpose. Running through his family’s plantations, he was unaware of what awaited – a life-changing encounter revealing his purpose, touching countless hearts. Delve into this remarkable journey of a young man and be inspired to uncover your own hidden seed of purpose.
Inspiring true story of a woman who refused to let a brutal stabbing and a lifetime of trauma hold her back from finding happiness & purpose.
Inspiring story about a boy who rises above the circumstances life offers him. Antony is the boy who hated Santa
Discover how 25-year-old visionary Ezekiel spreads joy and ignites hope through a new movement celebrating lives. A compelling story of giving and spreading joy together.
Meet Joshua, who at 18-years-old sets out to rewrite his family legacy. Be inspired to overcome challenges to make big change with courage and hope for a brighter future.
From herding buffalo in a small Pakistani village to pursuing an MBA and attaining career success, learn how Rasool Bux used his raw talents to turn his challenges into stepping stones to success. Be inspired to harness your unique talents and abilities to achieve your own aspirations.
Diagnosed with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Dr Riitesh Sinha defies all odds to redefine the notion of ‘disabled’ to ‘Distinctly Abled.’ From setting records to empowering countless lives, his extraordinary journey will inspire all to …
Janine shares her mother’s inspiring story of raising 12 children and returning to school at 49. Through determination, her mother graduated top of her class and went on to have a successful career helping others. Discover how determination and a no excuses attitude will help you fulfill your own aspirations.
From growing up in poverty to becoming a successful student at the best university in Uganda, Sheilla Amanya’s journey was far from over. With the help of her aunt and mother, Sheilla works hard to fulfil her dream of creating a home for orphaned children living in poverty like she once was. This is her inspiring story …
Renske Mann, debut author, aged 83, shares her inspiring story, proving you’re never too old to pursue you dreams
Imran grew up in a slum colony. At eight years old, he was sent to work stone-cutting and polishing. Life was hard and seemed hopeless, but Imran never gave up on his impossible dream. One day he would go to University …
Inspiring story about a woman who after twenty+ years of heroin addiction is left homeless and close to death. Without hope she attempts suicide … but instead of ending her life, she finds the strength to get clean and turn her life around in an almost miraculous way. I left home with nothing except my three-year-old
Pat Sabag had a promising career as a professional musician and artist. That was until his dreams were shattered as war breaks out in his homeland. Pat endures unspeakable trauma, as he is forced to flee and begin life as a refugee, but this is not his defining story …
There was a time when best-selling author, Barbara Sher, thought life was too short for all her dreams. The choices were too many, and she thought she’d have to choose between one thing and another. But then … It was just one summer, but what a summer.I once had my own vegetable garden. It was my
Born into the poorest family in a poor village in Vietnam, Giang couldn’t imagine a way out of poverty. At eleven years old, she was sent to Hanoi to earn money for her family. Life was tough, but she never forgot her dreams. Be inspired by her remarkable journey out of poverty and into prosperity…
Real-life story to inspire you to rise up above your circumstances to transform your own life, and the lives of others.
When Judy is forced to flee Iraq with her family, the trauma she carries and the challenges she must face are so great, she is left with zero hope.Judy’s story takes us on an inspiring journey from hopelessness to healing – not just her own healing, but the healing of others too. We left Baghdad
100 pounds overweight, while battling stage 3 breast cancer Patricia knew she had a challenge ahead. What she achieves is remarkable. The hope she passes on, invaluable …
Born third generation refugee from Palestine, Missa faces restrictions to rights and freedoms many take for granted. This is her story of achieving what some call “an impossible dream.” Find out how she did it …
Roshni, a strong Gorkha, Indian woman, is left devastated after a break-up. She can’t think, eat or sleep until, one morning, she is called to rise with the sun and run…
A beautiful piece about letting love into our life … this story is an extract from Sheri Salata’s memoir “The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation”Love. Specifically, sexy, romantic, passionate, real soul-to-soul love. This is tough. Embarrassing. And tinged with what feels like genuine shame. Love is my unsolved mystery—one of the great
A story to pass on hope to parents and children who are going through a tough phase of life…
A boy from a poor family in a small village travels to the city to get a job to pay for his education. There a strange man approaches with an offer the boy is both afraid to accept, but can’t refuse.
Be inspired by Nawaz’s remarkable story as he works through his fears, embraces opportunities and ultimately passes on the gift he was given to others in his village.
Inspirational story about an ordinary village boy from India who grew up on a cashew farm. His parents were illiterate, he’d skip school, and there was little hope for his future …
Until one day, something unimaginable happened (almost a miracle) that changed his whole life around.
Born in China with a cleft-lip and orphaned, Ashleigh wished her life might be different. Be inspired by Ashleigh’s story as she shares how she turned her challenges into her power …
Found in a trash-can on the streets of South Korea to becoming an international empowerment coach, Sasha shows us the power of reframing.
A beautiful story about human kindness. Just one small act of love and kindness can make a difference to more than one life. Kindness always makes it back to you. There’s a particular spot in our village, where if you wait, you can hitch a ride. This day, as we drove by, a local Cypriot
Linda Strader, one of the U.S. Forest Service’s first female firefighters in the 70’s, shares an inspiring piece about overcoming life’s challenges against insurmountable odds.I left early. A little snow and ice challenged me on this cold and blustery day. I reached the summit, my knees trembling from the precarious exposure. It’d been years since
I was just forty years old. A few weeks earlier, I had booked an appointment with my doctor for a “routine” breast examination ..
At only 59 Years of Age Barrie Goes For Her Dream Job as a Flight Attendant. A short story about not giving up on your dreams.Since I was about ten years old, I’ve had the dream of becoming a flight attendant. As I got older, I chose to put that dream on hold. I wanted to
“Discovering Happiness is a place to shine light on the little things: like the connections we make … the peace found in nature, the special moments – like my precious memory of George, who inspired my curiosity to explore the world.”I was fascinated with his big eyes, and greenish skin. As a child I would
Determined to fulfill her life-long dream to shine in the spotlight, Mara quits her job and runs away with the circus, where she learns the ultimate lesson in vulnerability Secretly I always wanted to be on stage and shine in the spotlight. When I was twenty-six years old, I quit my security job in Switzerland, to run
Real life hero story. In one night Mary went from being a shy, unknown volunteer in her community to the “The Lady That Saved Many Lives”When the police car arrived at the clinic with the first survivor, a one-month old baby boy, I had no idea what would lay ahead for myself and the clinic
A young woman, at sixteen years old, finds the courage to speak-out about a taboo subject in her community, In breaking her silence, she starts a growing movement in Bangladesh …
Everyone told Jocelyn she was crazy but moving abroad to teach English in Thailand turned out to be the best decision of her life
Story about Soula … a woman who can carry a gun in one hand, while accepting a delicate rose in the other.
An inspirational story of a woman who, when everything was against her, decided never to give up on her business dream.