The Drive Through Villanova
A retired football coach recalls driving his young quarterback past Villanova's grand homes, and how hard work later carried that player into the same zip code.
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Motivation
Perseverance, courage and the drive to keep going.
The Wall
A quiet freshman's thank-you note reveals how one word, passion, helped him become a state long jump champion and earn his name on his teacher's classroom wall.
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About our motivation stories
Motivational stories about perseverance, courage and the drive to keep going when it would be easier to quit.
Commitment is the most-read story here: a headmaster’s assembly talk about a London beggar who kept begging after police found he was a millionaire, and the lesson one student never forgot. Growing Up or Growing Old, about 87-year-old Rose enrolling in college, is a favorite with seniors. Three Feet From Gold is Napoleon Hill’s classic story about quitting just short of success, and The Seed is a parable about honesty and character.
These short motivational stories work well for opening a meeting, encouraging a student or a team, or starting your own day with a little more resolve. Readers looking for inspiration for work, school or sports will find something to take away from each one.