Conan O'Brian and Failure

"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It’s not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can be a catalyst for profound re-invention." -- Conan O'Brian

Do what you love

Love is a better teacher than duty.
Albert Einstein


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Conan O'Brien's 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address


A Hilarious commencement speech from the talk show host Conan O'Brian. This 23 minute speech is quite a time commitment for your daily inspiration. It is about failure.

Deena Kastor on Comfort

"I've always taken the philosophy that you have to dream a little in this sport. If you stay in your comfort zone, you're not going to do anything special."

-- Deena Kastor, holder of American marathon and half marathon running records 

Heidi Klum on AOL: Product Review

What its about
Heidi Klum has a style guide. You are probably thinking this is a copycat effort of Gwyneth Paltrow's Style guide, but really they are completely different. Heidi gives advice about running, hair, clothes, and makeup. Heidi lives for fashion, and so does her style guide.

It is a little bit more friendly for a casual peruse. The website is organized magazine style, with articles and high quality full color images grasping for your attention. I can't help but think that a physical print magazine wouldn't be a better medium.

Why it inspires
Normally this is the key section of the review, but not here. I find that this is self explanatory. I don't want to say it. Its not even that nice. Okay, fine. Heidi Klum inspires us to be better by inspiring us to look a little bit more like her.

Who should read it.
Heidi Klum takes a different approach than Gwyneth. Heidi knows fashion and beauty, and that is primarily what she talks about. She doesn't pretend to have substance, and it is refreshing to get what we really want when we ask Heidi Klum for a style guide. Those who want great hair, new clothes, and makeup tips would get a little something from Heidi Klum. Also, if you like looking at hundreds of pictures of Heidi Klum, this is a neat site to go to.

You can sign up for the newsletter, but it won't give you much substance. The weekly emailing is mostly a reminder to go back to the site and check out the in depth articles. Check out her site here.

Mistakes aren't always bad

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
---Albert Einstein


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