You DO have the courage to ...

The power of choice, and the power of choices ... don't underestimate them! Let Ms. Patti LaBelle talk to you about it.

https://youtu.be/PncJt6dljMI

How to Light Your Internal Fire

What do you do when you are the one who needs to inspire you?

https://youtu.be/pyzoR2IsYsk

Be yourself, not somebody else

Here's good advice from legendary recording artist Nancy Wilson.

https://youtu.be/o-ma_6CU-5c

It is vital to use your talent and something else ...

In this hard-hitting interview with veteran actor/director Bill Duke, he talks about the missing ingredient to success that is not often mentioned.

And as he says, "There's a difference between waiting to be discovered by someone, and discovering yourself."

https://youtu.be/cKias7iMwWM

Does your cup runeth over?

You want to make sure it does, and not just for your sake! Take a look at this short video.

https://youtu.be/ZhqokZF5OFU

The problem may not be what you think it is

If your creative endeavors are not happening as you would like them to, consider this as one possible solution.

https://youtu.be/eym8DAYkO48

You should stop putting you last.

Let bestselling author and motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant tell you why you should put yourself first, and why it's NOT selfish to do that.

https://youtu.be/s0IZ61-YnZA?si=6CpK8jbp_jj1Smsw 

Legendary Inspiration

My grandparents were big B.B. King fans. In fact, there is an 8-track tape recording of one of B.B. King's albums in my Grandpop's basement. It features the song, "Ain't Gonna Worry My Life Anymore." I find that an ironic title from a Blues Legend. But in addition to being unquestionably one of the world's greatest musicians, B.B. King performed well into his 80's! His dedication to his artistry inspires me on so many levels, and it proves what can happen when you love your art as much as he did.

How To Deal

International bestselling author and motivational speaker, Lisa Nichols, has an interesting way of looking at and dealing with obstacles.

https://youtu.be/2QGQ_OMYeU0

True desire in the heart for anything good ...

Tyrese Gibson uploaded this life changing speech from Denzel Washington. It's less than five minutes, but don't let the time length fool you. This is powerful!

http://youtu.be/O0mUqEa7XnM