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Grit & offering support to others

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Being an Abandoned Child | Brendan Maguire | TEDxNSCCWaterfront

Brendan’s community became his home when he moved from house to house after his parents left him with his three brothers and a sister when he was 4 at a shopping mall. They never came back.

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The Making of a Young Entrepreneur: Gabrielle Jordan Williams at TEDxRockCreekPark

Gabrielle’s “Dream Big” message has inspired countless youth and adults and reminds the entire population that you are never too young to live your dreams. Gabrielle’s favorite activities include spending quality time with her family and supporting her friends with their business ideas.

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Lucky

From tragedy to triumph, one step at a time—an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the odds At just 28 years old, Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again.

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FindCenterBecause a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.

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The Man in the Arena: Surviving Multiple Myeloma Since 1992

James Bond’s survival of multiple myeloma since 1992 is an amazing story of challenge, tenacity, hard work and good fortune. In this book Jim shares his and his caregiver wife’s, Kathleen, approaches, experiences and difficulties in navigating a deadly, incurable blood cancer.

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How to Build Your Confidence—and Spark It in Others | Brittany Packnett

"Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows," says educator and activist Brittany Packnett. In an inspiring talk, she shares three ways to crack the code of confidence—and her dream for a world where revolutionary confidence helps turn our most ambitious dreams into reality.

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This Mechanic Quit His Job to Go to Med School in His 40s

Starting med school in your 40s is daunting, but it's never too late to chase your dreams. Carl Allamby made a midlife career change after 25 years as a mechanic. He decided to trade his socket wrench for a stethoscope and chase his dream of becoming a doctor.

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