Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion
Adults PhilosophyRita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
Why waste time? It doesn't earn interest.
Adults Philosophy"Why waste time? It doesn't carry over to the next day. It doesn't earn interest. Take every day and every moment, and make something of it. Make something positive." - Elvis de Leon
Inspiring Video Of The Day: I Like Being 98.
Adults PhilosophyThis film tells the story of Evelyn who, despite her limited resources, goes out of her way to help her neighbour.
Trust Yourself - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Adults PhilosophyFeatures words from Arnold's "Life's 6 Rules" speech.
Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often
Adults PhilosophyKid President believes the things we say can help make the world more awesome. Here he shares a special list of 20 things we should say more often. What would you add to it?
Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius
Adults Philosophy"Eat, Pray, Love" Author Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
Adults PhilosophyWe all need a little encouragement every now and then. Kid President, knowing this, has put together a video you can play each morning as you wake up or to share with your friend who needs a kick in the right direction. Take a moment and spread some encouragement.
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Adults PhilosophyWe often hear it, but how true is the phrase 'Money can't buy happiness'? Is there a correlation between the two, and if so, what can we learn from it? It turns out, if you think money and happiness are exclusive, you simply aren't spending it right.