Who or what inspires you?

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What people inspire you? Why?
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    thinking about having my bills being paid as i give value to others over the Internet, while i pretend in my mind that I am unemployed and have all the free time in the world.... to travel... to create art.... to rest... to do.. whatever!

    that inspires me, definitely.
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    • Profile picture of the author bjgran
      Hey, Ryan:
      My daughter, Tiffany Dow, inspires me.
      I've watched her for a long time in this business and I've watched her navigate the pitfalls -- but her determination was strong and she succeeded.
      She gives me hope and confidence that I, too, can become a success.
      And, she did all this while raising my three beautiful grandchildren!
      I love this particular forum and glad you gave me the chance to reply to this question. I'll be watching to see what others say.
      Beverly G.
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  • The first people that I found to be inspirational were Napoleon Hill and Earl Nightingale. I remember when I was a small child listening to "The Strangest Secret" by Earl. I listened to it every night before drifting off to sleep. I would get a sudden boost by listening to it and believing that anything was possible.

    Earl led me to Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich" and over the years I have read and re-read that book wearing out several copies.

    I still listen to and read both these classics, I can't recommend it enough.
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  • Profile picture of the author angelguy
    My inspiration comes from heaven above....and deep meditation, also a line of authors..preachers and most of all Jesus Christ.
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  • Profile picture of the author feiyin85
    Robert Kiyosaki inspires me.After I read his "Rich Dad,Poor Dad",it creates a new me and he is telling a story what is going to happen if i stick to my job i am working.He made me think so far that I have already plan to retire.That idea excites me and triggers the "how" mindset to work towards my retirement.

    Anthony Robbins is another inspiring figure whom i hope to become.He lives a fulfilling life helping other.That is why I am doing a blog to help people to motivate and strive to achieve greatness and success.

    Great post ryan.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pursuit2Success
    Family, friends, those people that supported me even though I don't know them, God, and those that went from NOTHING or been though sh*t and wanted to CHANGE their lives around!
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  • Profile picture of the author pethanks
    My family and God inspire me everyday. I live for them.
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  • Profile picture of the author jushuaburnham
    My family, my wife and my son, I want to give them a better life.
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  • Profile picture of the author jackcanbera
    Sometimes I get in newsletters I'm subscribed to small stories or achievements of people that inspire me a bit.
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  • Profile picture of the author derrickschwan
    I was inspired when I saw people eager towards success. When I see that they persevere for success it inspires me a lot.
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  • Profile picture of the author adelainewatson
    My parents. not in the way that i want to follow in their footsteps but in the way that they always supported me in anything i did. they pushed me to my limits and new levels. they wouldn't let me quit just cause it was hard. they were always there to pick me up when i had failed, got hurt or was let down by another or myself. and no matter what obstacles were in the way they always find a way to help me achieve my dreams.
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  • Profile picture of the author FastAutoProfits
    My clients inspire me.... when i talk with them i get more energy and feel alive.
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  • Profile picture of the author jackcanbera
    BTW - I like copying and pasting at a special place I have "quotes" that inspire me.
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  • Profile picture of the author scortillion
    My grandfather will be 97 this year and he is the most active person I know. Last year he cleared an acre of land of weeds, trees and rocks all by himself by hand. He also was up on the roof replacing shingles and tarring the roof.

    He’s been like this all my life, always doing something and keeping busy. He inspires me and more!
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  • Profile picture of the author coolspot
    im inspired by the many people who claim to be making a mint online - whether they're telling the truth or not is a different story
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  • Profile picture of the author JustinDupre
    My father inspires me most.. He is what make me a successful entrepenur I am today.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    Awesome feedback guys!

    Thanks for sharing your inspiring stories with me.

    RB
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  • Profile picture of the author healthiersexier
    It inspires me most when I heard another success stories from internet marketer.

    No need to go abroad to make money. All you have to do is to have an internet connection and a knowledge.
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  • Profile picture of the author rcritchett
    Awesome thread.

    Tim Ferriss - Because he challenges the status quo and finds highly effective alternative approaches to things most of us believe there is only one way to approach.

    Tony Robbins - I learned a lot from Tony about thinking in systems, mental conditioning and tons more.

    All Entrepreneurs! - I love it when people decide to get out of the stimulus response status quo conditioning and start navigating their lives. Watching entrepreneurs do their business fuels me. That's why this place rocks!

    Eben Pagan - Highly effective dude, great products, awesome POINTS, great approach (beyond the products), very actionable data.

    That's it for now! (There are tons more)

    RC
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  • Profile picture of the author oliviasmith
    I'm inspired by the Mark Zuckerberg (owner of Facebook) and Will Smith cos he says that around a year he only takes 15 to 17 days off and rest of the days he is working
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  • Profile picture of the author HugoG
    I am inspired by people that know no boundaries in life. And only break the social programming we are surrounded by 24/7

    Nick Vujicic
    Sean Stephenson
    Anthony Robbins
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  • Profile picture of the author sheva249
    It is really very strange to said but it is only me who can inspire me. Whenever I feel low, I move towards the mirror and ask myself."Is that you where you want yourself???" and again I remembered of my all goals in my life again get turbo charged. This is me!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author indiatext
    I really get inspired when i achieve any short term goal while working on a long term goal...
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  • Profile picture of the author fusiongenesis
    Bill Gates - Reason? Who wouldn't want to be the richest man in the world?
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  • Profile picture of the author JeedoAquino
    I'm inspired by people who sincerely help me even if I didn't ask for it. I've been blessed to have met those type of individuals (I just can't help but respect and listen to them) and that's why I model them. No hype, no-fluff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tony Tikos
    My inspiration comes from successful people, a good rags to riches story always inspires me
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    • Profile picture of the author rickcast66
      Originally Posted by liveforeverfoods View Post

      My inspiration comes from successful people, a good rags to riches story always inspires me
      Indeed. Its always good to read about someone who started from nothing and became rich just be doing simple hard work.
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  • Profile picture of the author robbby
    Here's a great true story

    Sylvester Stalone.

    Might not be the greatest actor of all time but whoa what a belief in oneself and someone who stands by his principles.

    Have a listen here and I thought I had it hard lol
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  • Profile picture of the author rickcast66
    Originally Posted by ryanbiddulph View Post

    What people inspire you? Why?
    I'm looking for inspiration. That's why I'm here. To get inspired. Reading some of the stories on here are starting to inspire me.
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    • Profile picture of the author keep.livin
      Originally Posted by rickcast66 View Post

      I'm looking for inspiration. That's why I'm here. To get inspired. Reading some of the stories on here are starting to inspire me.
      i have found that the most inspiring thing for me, is trying to ease the suffering of others. i start with my household and work my way out from there.
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  • Profile picture of the author writerval
    Les Brown and Brian Tracy inspire me.

    I am also inspired by certain marketers who are genuinely successful. Beverly, Tiffany is a great example of a marketer who inspires me, and I especially appreciate her "mentoring with mom" posts. Thanks for your willingness to participate in this.
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  • Profile picture of the author bradmarcus1
    One person I really like who's alive now is Robert Kiyosaki. He's brilliant and really successful. He truly understands money, business and the economy. You can learn alot by reading his books or hearing his lectures.

    To your Success,
    Brad Marcus
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  • Profile picture of the author TyroneShelley
    The thing that inspires me most is people succeeding from nothing
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  • Profile picture of the author Fred1
    1) Blanche Kelso Bruce => former slave who was elected to the U.S. Senate & became a wealthy businessman!

    2) Jim Rohn => Wish I could have met this great man.

    3) A.L. Williams => founder of Primerica. Went from school teacher to billionaire.

    4) Steven K. Scott => marketer behind the Total Gym.
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    • Profile picture of the author SimoneH
      I guess what inspires me is how short our life is. There's really no time to waste, to squander away over little things, over daily things. So, i need to be productive to carry out my life / divine mission as soon and as much as I can, as well as to savor what life is offering every day. Therefore, when i choose to look at things or people with this 'rose tainted glasses', i will feel inspired.
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  • Profile picture of the author ivanadee
    Robert Kiyosaki
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  • Profile picture of the author rcritchett
    I think I already responded to this once, but I will again because I have a new person on my roster:

    Gary Vaynerchuk. If this keynote doesn't drive you, nothing will.
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  • Profile picture of the author juliapattrick
    My family inspires me.because without their support i can never become the person that i am.thanks to them.
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  • Profile picture of the author IMoptimizer
    My family, simple as that. We all need a structure of family and friends to support you in your endeavors. If I didn't have their support, I doubt I can handle anything.
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  • Profile picture of the author williamssmith345
    To my Mom
    Thanks for being the best mom anyone could ever ask for. You work hard in everything you do, and always do so much for others. You inspire me everyday to be the best person I can be. I love you more than anything and always will.
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    My family and friends are one of the best element in my life that inspires me most. They are the one who makes me motivated through giving their advice and sharing their thoughts with me. Without them my life is worth nothing.

    Justin Durano
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  • Profile picture of the author Adevictus
    The money.
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    It's all about the money...

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  • Profile picture of the author Adrian Jong
    Donald Trump cause he got the guts to go up against the toughest challenge like being in a huge amount of debt and be able to come back stronger than ever.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr Nick
    Bob Proctor inspires me, he's an absolute genius really. Also Will Smith.
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  • Profile picture of the author JD Ways
    Any great teacher who reveals great truths!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author TamilYoung
    Lot many people have inspired me and keep inspiring me! I have learnt many good practices from Brian Tracy, Steve Pavlina, Eben Pagan. I have had a chance to go through many of their programs/courses/content and that is really life changing. Mind Power by John Kehoe had made a great impact on my thinking too! For the historians, I love Robert Bruce, the braveheart, Prabhakaran, Che Guevara who all had fought for their homeland. Extreme Dedication. Lessons to Learn!
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  • Profile picture of the author Johnnyqt25
    Adolf Hitler, not for the genocide, but for his power to influence millions. What a great man!
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