Positive Affirmations & Positive Sayings

"You are not a captive of your circumstances."

Thus says motivational mogul Stephen Covey. Too many of us have believed that events in the past will determine our future. Yet, what we overlook is the fact that we always have a choice. The things that go on around us are simply different stimuli, and our response is wholly dependent on us. It is our response that can charter the rest of the course in this journey called life. Therefore, Covey has one reminder to get us on the right track: be proactive.

Key Points from this Inspirational Video:

• Be proactive. You are not a captive of your circumstances
• Leaders are not born or made - they are self-made
• You can expand the time frame between the stimulus and your response in your life if you choose to train your mind to respond properly

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 4
The video is very professional and made in a documentary/report format.

Instructional Rating (1-5): 3

Although the speaker gives a good theory, he does not show the viewer how to apply it.

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Lailani Mendoza for this in-depth inspirational video review!

This is a very unique way of showing the principles behind teamwork. It uses a combination of words and music to illustrate what happens when people work together and how much more people can achieve when they are in sync with each other.

As the two speakers talk about the points behind teamwork, they sing the different musical parts of Canon by Pachelbel. By doing this, they show that they can create a multi-dimensional and more beautiful music than by trying to sing the piece alone.

Key Points from this Inspirational Video:

• Teamwork is less about "me" and more about "we."
• There is no selfish hypocrisy in "team."
• No man is an island.
• "Some of us" is not as smart as "all of us."

Overall Rating (1-5): 5

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 5

The video not only uses music and words to convey the message, it also adds humor, which makes it a really entertaining way of teaching teamwork.

Instructional Rating (1-5): 5

It uses a very unique combination of words, music and humor to say the same message in different mediums, a proven technique in teaching.

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Lailani Mendoza for this in-depth inspirational video review!

This video talks about the life story of Jean Francois Gravelet, the great French tightrope walker and acrobat. He was known to be the first person who successfully crossed the Niagara Falls on a 335 long tightrope in only five minutes. His courage and success made him a well-known acrobat after performing daring feats high above the ground.

Once he pushed a wheelbarrow while on the tightrope and asked the crowd if they believed he can push it across with a person inside. The people said they did. Yet no one volunteered to go in except for one person: his manager. Some people believe with words and others jump in with actions. Which one are you?

Key Points from this Inspirational Video:

• We can believe with words, but it is nothing without action
• Belief must be followed by action if it is to take you where you want to go
• To achieve success, you have to decide which person you are going to be - a person of words or a person of action

Overall Rating (1-5): 5

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 4.5

The presentation of the video was dynamic and modern.

Instructional Rating (1-5): 5

The anecdote brings home the point and gives a very powerful call to action.

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Lailani Mendoza for this in-depth inspirational video review!

Richard St. John shares the secrets of success in this short, three-minute video. The points he discusses are a product of seven years of research after interviewing 500 people.

Using a slideshow, he presents the eight things that has led many people to success: Passion, work, focus, persistence, ideas, good work, push (from yourself or others), service. He also used quotes from several influential people whose lives are a testimony to achieving your dream.

Key Points from this Inspirational Video:

• Passion is key to success.
• It's all hard work; nothing comes easily.
• Focus: To be successful, put your nose down in something and be good at it.
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Push yourself-physically and mentally.
• Serve other people.
• Use your ideas.
• Persist through failure and CRAP (Criticism, Rejection, A-holes, and Pressure)

Overall Rating (1-5): 5

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 5

He used simple language, a conversational tone and humor to keep the audience's attention.

Instructional Rating (1-5): 5

He used a simple slideshow with pictures and words that delivered his message succinctly.

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Lailani Mendoza for this in-depth inspirational video review!

Johnny and Chachi, co-founders of Get In Here Ministries, shares a song for married couples. Created in guise of a music video, the duo sings a song that reminds men to do their part in keeping their relationship healthy.

Despite the crazy wigs and hilarious lines (Don't make jokes like "What do you do when the dishwasher quits working?" You tell her to get back to work.), this witty couple hits the nail on the head in this composition that points out areas which men can improve on.

Key Points from this Inspirational Video:

• If she asks for 100% from you, don't tell her it's impossible.
• Never let an argument end with yelling.
• Offer to help with household chores.
• Ask about her day.
• A little effort helps create a sturdy relationship.

Overall Rating (1-5): 5

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 5

This is a very entertaining way of sharing tips on how to build a great marriage.

Instructional Rating (1-5): 5

The reminders were all laced with comedy, which makes it easier to remember.

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Lailani Mendoza for this in-depth inspirational video review!