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.
Quantity of Life vs. Quality of Life - This article is actually written by one of my dearest friends, whom I have all the respect for in the world. The article is all about finding meaning in your life, and not just buying into the rat-race.
Ten Things Successful People (Who Are Actually Happy) Do Differently - One of the best insights here is "They make their health a priority. There are an absurd number of links between your health, happiness, and success." - Well said.
The Importance of Scheduling Nothing - I'm a big fan of "making time" to think about strategic and epic initiatives, instead of just getting bogged down by day-to-day tactical things. If you don't prioritize your life, you can be sure someone else will.
Busy is the New Stupid - I think the title more of less speaks for itself, and something I wholeheartedly agree with... even if I don't always hold true to it. Busy IS the new stupid.
High Performing Jerks = Culture Crushers - Don't tolerate jerks in your company. Speak up, or do something about it.
Passion, Fun, Priorities: How I Have Avoided Work-Life Balance Burnout - Work-life balance is to many the holy grail of life. It's hard to achieve, and even harder to hold on to. Here are some great insights.
What's Missing In Leadership Is What's Missing In Ourselves - I love the idea of introspection, self-love, and self-healing in order to be a better leader and human being. "Our shortcomings as leaders are usually the unfinished business within our souls."
Bonus: Here's a great article by Mark Manson about letting go, it's called Why The Best Things in Life Are All Backwards
These are just some of the articles that I've found inspiring, insightful, and moving. What are your favorite ones?
Just pick one!
