Stories of courage, tales of true champions, to inspire you and kick-start your day.

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This is a lens to encourage and inspire.

Most people live ordinary lives.

Just occasionally you meet someone who lives beyond the average - people who dare to not just dream but actually do.

Despite difficulties and challenges that would cause most to give up these individuals and their families have decided to think and live outside the box.

Then there are also those who would dare to think of the wellbeing and safety of others and  devote themselves to this service - sometimes risking their own lives to do so. These are true champions.

In a world of celebrities without good character, there are hidden from the limelight, genuine diamonds if you are prepared to take notice.

Watch, learn from and be inspired in your own life - because a champion is made not born. 

Perspective, Vision and Choices.

I'll let the videos speak for themselves, but basically it all boils down to three points:

How they saw things.

The vision they had.

And what they were going to do to get there.

Just like you and I.
We all can choose to live beyond the average if we dare.

You are only truly blind if you lose vision for your future.

Blind Kid uses Echolocation to "See"
by cerebulon | video info

551 ratings | 219,305 views
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Amazing Dog.

Does every dog have his day? This one obviously made up it's mind not to quit.

amazing dog!
by sniper420 | video info

288 ratings | 295,574 views
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With A Little Faith - The book on Amazon.

This is the inspiring story of the Dog Faith featured in the video above.

The world's only bipedal dog.
Born without front legs, Faith learned to walk permanently on her back legs and is now a celebrity who stops traffic.
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Positive quotes to fire up your day.

"You see things and say 'Why?' but I dream things and say 'Why not?'"
- George Bernard Shaw

"The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges."
- Martin Luther King Jr.

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
- Mark Twain

"That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well."
- Abraham Lincoln

"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in that gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
- Theodore Roosevelt

"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."
- Winston Churchill

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Edison

The courage shop.

Need some inspiration? These printed items are perfect to help you fire up your day or as a gift for others.
The top two Tees are my own design. Enjoy!.
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Inspirational Stories For Kids With A Moral

Teach Your Kids Life's Values Through The Inspiring Stories Of This EBook.

Visit Inspirational Bedtime Stories.
Forget about the TV and throw out those so-called 'educational stories' with their hidden agendas. IIntroducing "Inspirational Kids' Stories" - A GIANT collection of wholesome Children's Stories that warm your heart.

Incredible lady.

amazing woman - no arms!!!
by mynameisjulia | video info

217 ratings | 194,403 views
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No arms no legs - no worries.

Nick Vujicic, No Arms, No Legs, No Worries! Part 1
by richgrad | video info

5,618 ratings | 2,264,081 views
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Courage and selflessness - two vital ingredients for a real hero.

Never Let Go: A Tribute To Heroes
by Cmathews32 | video info

85 ratings | 26,631 views
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Soul Surfer

The story of Bethany Hamilton - Soul Surfer.

Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm in a shark attack which almost cost her life. Now a motion picture her amazing story demonstrates what can happen if you refuse to give up. See the movie and be inspired.
Soul Surfer Official Trailer
by SoulSurfer4811 | video info

4,567 ratings | 4,549,359 views
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Amazon MP3

Some inspirational hero music to inspire you.

They call him Bladerunner.

Sportsworld- The Fastest Thing On No Legs- 09Jul07 Part 2
by AlJazeeraEnglish | video info

41 ratings | 32,695 views
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Heroes in action.

Men and women who put their lives on the line for others.

Forget the Celebrities.
Here are the real role models to follow.
Coast Guard Top 10 Rescue Videos
by USCGImagery | video info

367 ratings | 376,946 views
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Courage under fire.

A very moving video about a professor who gives his life to protect his students.
Virginia Tech - Courage Under Fire
by NCFJE | video info

197 ratings | 62,206 views
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Inspiring and moving dance.

Beautiful piece by duet that is incredibly moving.
She without arm, he without leg - ballet - Hand in Hand
by semjase76 | video info

11,482 ratings | 7,718,639 views
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Patrick Huges

A powerful inspiration, born without eyes and a condition that confines him to a wheelchair this amazing young man with the help of his dedicated father has gone on to achieve what many only dream of. And he's just getting warmed up...
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The Frog Factory
This is my own T shirt store where I produce family friendly T shirts with a positive message (some funny stuff here too). Enjoy!

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