Ever wonder how the people around you got their jobs? Ever look back and think about where you thought you’d end up? (Audio interviews below)
Heroes’ stories are everywhere — in the news, the memories of your taxi driver, the pages of your favorite book. Everyone has a calling in life. People find fulfillment by pursing them [...]

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Don’t be misled by all the ads on TV: today is not the “unofficial beginning of summer” (let’s not kid ourselves, we broke 90 degrees weeks ago) or the start of a fashion season (ever heard of winter white?). Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor the men and women who died in military [...]

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New Year’s resolutions don’t have to all be about breaking bad habits. This year, start a new habit, one of recognizing your personal heroes with gratitude letters.
Sure, you may have written a quick thank you note to your grandmother for that lovely sweater, but you probably haven’t written a letter of gratitude. Start the year [...]

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If you haven’t seen this video yet, I suggest taking five minutes IMMEDIATELY. Lee Walker is exceptional and his story is inspiring.
The Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (AFEE) celebrates entrepreneurial heroes on its Acton Hero website.  An entrepreneurial hero is a principled entrepreneur who makes the sacrifices and shoulders the burdens to help better the [...]

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