December 3rd, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 27
We don't mean to brag, but we think the Growing Bolder Insider newsletter is unlike anything else that fills your inbox.
Each week, we look for the most inspiring people, entertaining events and life-changing stories to give your week a much-needed boost of good news. And unlike TV, where videos are just presented for you to watch, we want you to interact with our stories. We want to hear from you, so we've made it easy.
Whenever you watch any video on GrowingBolder.com, there's a comment box below each story.
Weigh in and spark a conversation with the community.
That's the power of the Web -- creating connections with like-minded people you've never met.
True Grit
From the outside looking in, Tom Ross has it all -- a high-powered job, fine meals at fancy restaurants, world travel, a weekly golf game, Broadway plays in New York and downhill runs in Utah. From the inside looking out, the view is much different. Tom Ross is a man who came to a major crossroads and had a decision to make. He chose to start growing bolder.
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Reality Bytes
Let There Be Lighthouse
In this episode of our made-for-the-Web reality TV show, Marc and Bill put on their suits to help warn of an
impending health crisis and to help support a great organization. Lighthouse is making a difference in the lives of men, women and children all across the country.
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A World Record Hanging By a Thread
In this day and age of high-tech, computer chip, memory stick, big dollar toys, more than 2,000 people were drawn to a history museum in Orlando, Florida, to play with a low-tech, $4 toy that's almost half a century past its prime. The result? An event that will go down in history! Growing Bolder Guru Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer was there for all the ups and downs as they set out to make their mark in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Toys of Yesterday Meet Kids of Today
What would happen if a group of children had their iPods, Game Boys and cell phones taken away and replaced with the toys we grew up with? We're talking about old favorites like Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys and erector sets. Instead of just using their thumbs to play, they would have to use their hands, their minds and their imagination. Would they know what to do? Would they like it or would they hate it?
Watch as today's kids are exposed to yesterday's toys.
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GB Member Spotlight: Nancy Nordstrom
Nancy Merz Nordstrom didn't publish or even write her first book until she turned 61. She's been off and running ever since. She wrote, "Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years," after the death of her husband. She realized getting the most out of life required taking new chances. She joined GrowingBolder.com and created a profile page where she blogs about overcoming grief and living life to the fullest. See if her message rings true with you in her interview from the Growing Bolder Radio Show.
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The Key To Success
Are you going through awards show withdrawal? The Golden Globes and the People's Choice were all but wiped out by the Hollywood writers strike. But not to fear. GB vice president Bill Shafer was just given a wonderful award. We sent a camera crew along to capture it. We didn't have a choice -- Bill ordered us to go! Anyway, if you've watched any of our Reality Bytes segments, you know that Bill is so passionate he often gets carried away. Here's what happened when officials from Winter Springs, Florida, presented him with a Key to the City!
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In the next Growing Bolder Insider: Love is in the air. Consider this your one-week warning that Valentine's Day is next Thursday (we're talking to you men out there especially!). Once you and your sweetheart cuddle up for the night, we'll bring you some sweet stories sure to inspire a little extra lovin'.
Archive
Deep Thoughts
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
-- Legendary coach and Growing Bolder Radio Show guest John Wooden
A Look Back
Feb. 3, 1959
The Day the Music Died. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper die in a plane crash in Iowa. See how the Big Bopper's son is carrying on his legacy on our GB Rocks page.
Feb. 4, 1959
Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler invents the Barbie Doll. She names it after her daughter and later names the Ken Doll after her son. Learn more about Barbie by clicking on Toys of Yesterday Meet Kids of Today story in this newsletter.
Feb. 4, 1971
After overspending to design a groundbreaking new engine, British carmaker Rolls-Royce files for bankruptcy. The U.S. Congress keeps it alive with a $250 million loan.
Feb. 5, 1989
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the first NBA player to score 38,000 points.
Feb. 6, 1971
Fore! During the Apollo 14 Mission, Alan Shepard becomes the first person to hit a golf ball on the Moon. Who said you can only play golf in Florida?
Feb. 7, 1984
Michael Jackson's record makes the Guinness Book of Records when the album "Thriller" clears $25 million in sales.
Feb. 8, 1969
George Harrison's tonsils are NOT for sale on eBay. When the singer has his removed he orders them destroyed so they can't be sold. How much would YOU pay?
Feb. 9, 1958
Even though westerns dominate the prime-time ratings, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" becomes the most watched daytime show on TV.
Feb. 9, 1964
The Beatles make their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." They draw over 73 million viewers, 60 percent of the viewing audience.