Inspiration: USA Soccer Upsets Spain

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Gerald Pugliese

Sports are a great source of inspiration. Athletes are our heroes. And the U.S. soccer team deserves some kudos. Despite not being known for our soccer prowess, somehow team USA ousted top-ranked Spain in this year’s Confederations Cup:

 

 

Sadly, it was bittersweet because the U.S. lost a heartbreaker to Brazil on Sunday, but for a few days it was fun to defy the odds. Now speaking of defying the odds, check out Nick Vujicic. Born without limbs the guy is a mountain of positive thinking.

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Inspiration: Kobe Bryant, NBA Finals MVP

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Gerald Pugliese

Kobe Bryant is a stud. Just the other day, Kobe lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 15th NBA championship and earned his first NBA Finals MVP award. Winning a title is a great accomplishment and very uplifting. Here’s Kobe accepting his trophy:

 

 

Now, if you’re not a sports fan. No worries. Inspiration can come from all sorts of places. Josh Blue has Cerebral Palsy and he’s still an amazing comedian. And don’t forget the Italian Stallion Rocky Balboa. He might not be real, but the movies get me pumped up!

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