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Surprise Me!13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Warming Up to the Newbie in One of the World’s Iciest Places
By Sam Burns
What if we treated every day like the first day on a remarkably challenging new job? Here’s what being the “new kid” on one of the world’s most unique climbing expeditions is like, and how we can better embrace this spirit of seeing our jobs, habits, and lives with fresh eyes!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
A Rock Climber’s Perspective on Reaching New Heights
By Sam Burns
When a big problem towers over us, how do we come out on top? Let’s join a renowned rock climber to see how she overcomes fear and intense pressure to accomplish her goals as she takes on one of her biggest challenges yet!
15 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Need the Courage to Try Something New? Read This First!
By Sam Burns
Have you ever found yourself not trying something new because you were scared of failing? This story of Cambodia’s first women’s wheelchair basketball team’s journey is about to change that.
6 minutes
[ Culture ]
How this 70-Year-Old Racer Changed the Sport of BMX!
By Sam Burns
Have you ever told yourself that you’re “too old” to do something? Or that you “can’t do that”? Well, here’s one female BMX rider in her 70s who will get you paving your own path to joy throughout your own life!
5 minutes
[ Culture ]
Celebrating Culture by Getting Down with the Limbo Queen!
How low can you go? Many of us associate the limbo with a game played at children’s birthday parties, but do you know where it actually came from? Let’s uncover the history behind the limbo, and watch the world’s reigning limbo champion shimmy her way to the top by scooting down mind-blowingly low!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
You’re Never Too Old to Dive into Your Dreams!
By Sam Burns
Have you ever seen a 90-year-old do a flip? The team members of the Harlem Honeys and Bears are reminding us that we’re never too old to find a passion in life, and certainly never too old to try something new!
10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
How You Can Use Your Own Hobbies to Positively Impact Others!
By Sam Burns
What can you do for hours that makes the stress of the world melt away? For Ed Nicholson, the answer was fly fishing, and now his passion is helping veterans combat the effects of PTSD. Check out his story and you might be inspired to help people in your own way!
10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Finding Peace in the Waves of Life’s Uncertainty
By Sam Burns
In a busy life full of demands, opportunities, and often crushing losses, if the one thing we get to choose in life is our perspective, why not find the one that brings us the most joy? Here’s one way to go about it!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Bike Angels: Competitive Problem-Solving at Its Extreme!
What happens when we use fun to inspire people to help the world in their own way? New York City tried out this experiment with their Citi Bike Bike Angels program and the results were, well, unexpectedly enthusiastic!
12 minutes
[ Culture ]
How These Successful Coaches Are Helping Us All Unlock Our Full Potential!
What if we could unlock 50% more potential from our teams tomorrow? There is a new recipe for success being revealed on the sidelines of major sports teams that can all use to start harnessing this potential. Here’s the secret!
10 minutes
[ Art ]
Indonesia’s Extreme Vespas
Here are two words you probably haven’t heard together before: Extreme Vespas. On the streets of Indonesia though, extreme Vespas are pushing art and culture in some wild new directions!
19 minutes
[ Creativity ]
How to Finish Your To-Do List and Run a Marathon in One Day!
Could you check off your entire to-do list in one day? It’s not just possible, you can do it while having fun, doing what you love, and taking time to reflect! Here’s how!
10 minutes
[ Nature ]
Casting a Line for Conservation!
By Sam Burns
What happens when fishermen and scientists team up to protect a species? Check out this extraordinary collaboration of anglers and biologists to preserve some of the world’s most endangered and magnificent fish!
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
What Makes You Special?
How do you make your life long dreams a reality? Why not start with embracing what makes you unique? Sports announcer Jason Benetti has been doing this from a young age, and now, as the White Sox announcer and Cerebral Palsy advocate he’s helping others achieve their dreams too!
12 minutes
[ Science ]
Skating on (Super) Thin Ice!
Who knew the sport of skating on thin ice could be the beautiful marriage of haunting sound, nature, and mathematics? Listen in as we skate alongside an expert!
10 minutes
The Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!
For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here’s what happened.
27 minutes
[ Culture ]
Paddling the Depths of Human Connection
Here’s what is possible when we focus on what we have in common instead of how we differ. Take a look at the experience of the USA Olympic Rafting team when they learned the ropes of a Hawaiian tradition and you’ll see, it’s nothing short of magic.
15 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Skate After School: How Skateboarding Can Change a Kid’s Life!
By Sam Burns
What if you could learn life’s most important skills and have fun while doing so? This program is making that possible for hundreds of kids every week. Let’s hear from the kids themselves why this program is so important!
8 minutes
[ Sports ]
An Amazing Journey to the Olympics: An Underdog Story of Hope
Why do we love a good underdog story? Maybe it says a little bit about the way we connect with others through shared determination and grit. If you love to root for the underdog, prepare to meet the Zambian National handball team; a truly inspiring underdog on a journey to the 2020 Olympics.
16 minutes
[ Culture ]
Lessons on Being Prepared from One of the World’s Best Extreme Athletes
Starting a new job, a new chapter in life, or maybe just doing something you’ve always wanted to do? Extreme athletes may seem like unlikely sources of inspiration, but their skill at how to avoid panic can be a great example of what we can do in our own lives!
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Tradition on the Track
By Sam Burns
Since the invention of the wheel, racing has been a part of life… but why do millions of people come together around car racing? Its appeal, like so many other sports, begins with something simple: community.
35 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Unexpected Ways Surfing is Helping Youth Heal
By Sam Burns
Life is tough, but it’s a whole lot easier when we’re around people who share similar experiences in a no pressure environment. Waves for Change is one of the organizations out there harnessing the power of sport and play to create environments where children are able to open up and heal!
17 minutes
[ Culture ]
Stamford Peace Project: Classroom, Community and the Potential of Youth Sports
By Dr. Lynda
What would our schools look like if we made the most of the amazing untapped potential involving 45 million kids? There is a model for an entirely fresh approach to all youth athletics that would ensure students would leave the system at any level, with a remarkable toolbox of coping skills, character assets, and academic strength to access for the rest of their lives. Now here’s what innovation looks like at its best!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
How A Game of Chess is Changing Lives
By Sam Burns
The most impactful innovations in the world often combine two things no one ever thought to bring together. Here’s what we get when we let young girls loose on the game of chess! It challenges many notions all at once.
17 minutes
[ Culture ]
How the Jump Rope Became an Elite Sport and a Symbol of Community
Double dutch may be one of the most underrated sports out there. These young athletes combine football star levels of footwork with the flexibility of gymnasts and the speed of sprinters. Better yet, they are a part of a community built to give them the support and love they need. Now this is inspiring!
6 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Fascinating Story Behind Why We Dance!
By Sam Burns
We seem to be born to do it and it may even be a key to our success as a species! So why was it that dancing became engrained in the fabric of being human? This video clues us in on how dance has shaped human life throughout our evolution. And we can’t help but ask: could dance actually help us through difficult times now?
25 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Building Futures One Plié at a Time
By Sam Burns
In a place where violence reigns, girls are finding refuge in a surprising way—and it’s all thanks to one amazing woman.
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Say Hello Best Way to Get Around in the Snow
By Sam Burns
Think you know all you need to know about dog sledding? Our relationship with these pups has altered history and has been one of the most unfailing and versatile forms of transportation for thousands of years. Here are a few fascinating stories…
26 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Are Video Games Bad for You, Really?
By Sam Burns
On the quest to find out the effect that video games have on the brain, researchers may have stumbled into something that could change the nature of medicine. We’re on the verge of prescribing video games, and these awesome creators walk us through it!