GB Items Related to Tag - inspired
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Rags to Riches
Desperate for a career, a woman was inspired by a newspaper ad, and within a couple of years, she turned $80 into half a million.
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Christine Crosby
Christine Crosby says her life was transformed with the births of her grandchildren, which inspired her to found Grand, the nation's first magazine for grandparents.
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Growing Bolder Motivation: Pass it On
I swam across a lake and back this morning. It’s a swim that actually began nearly a year ago and illustrates the power of motivation and the importance of challenging, inspiring, and supporting one another in our growing bolder adventures. The day...
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Picture of the Day and B'Days for Sept. 14
Today is Sunday, Sept. 14. Todays Birthdays include actress Joey Heatherton who turns 64. On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write his poem "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Childhood Gift Changed Music History
Many of us collect and proudly display treasured objects because of their special significance. The legendary Roger McGuinn collects small transistor radios. The Byrds' founder describes how a childhood gift changed his life and inspired music history.
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Rachel Rosenthal
World-famous performance artist Rachel Rosenthal is proving that creativity has no age limits.
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Mahatma Ghandi
Born: Oct. 2, 1869
Died: Jan. 30, 1948
The pioneer of non-violent mass civil disobedience, Ghandi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom worldwide. -
Best of the Rest: Breakaway
This is an edited version of "Breakaway," one of the films that inspired Roger McGuinn to make his short film, "Eight Miles High." It was made in 1966 by Bruce Conner and features dancer and choreographer Toni Basil.
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Ted Horn
The philanthropist known as "Secret Santa" was inspired to spread holiday cheer because of the kindness of a diner owner.
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Unique Video Triggers Roger's Reaction
Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? It's quickly become GB's most-viewed video. Roger McGuinn explains why he was blown away when he saw it, and why he never expected it to be seen by anyone.
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Solution to the Economic Crisis--Competition or Creativity?
A few days ago, I was at a business networking meeting, and the leader was presenting various methods to get motivated in an attempt to raise the spirits about the economy. One of the methods suggested, was competition. Many related stories...
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Al Oerter
Just before his death, GB talked to one of the greatest Olympic champions in history who found a second career as a successful abstract artist.
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Saying Thanks
This is the time of year when many of us take a few moments to slow down and give thanks for what we have. It's something that personally, I wish I did more often. I don't think it should take a date on a calendar to force me to take stock of my life,...
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Dudley Clendinen
There is the typical idea of what retirement is all about, but former New York Times writer, Dudley Clendinen got a bit of a surprise when he visited his mother's retirement community in Tampa.
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Gary US Bonds
It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation! Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!
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Jeanie Linders
Jeanie Linders has become a voice of an entire generation thanks to her smash-hit play, "Menopause: The Musical."
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Alex and Nicole Nilsson
To promote health and fitness for seniors and to educate people about the preventable disease of Type II diabetes, one 70-year-old decided to rollerski his way across Canada.
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Charles Grodin
Multitalented actor and author Charles Grodin gathered stories from people like Robert Redford, Regis Philbin and Goldie Hawn to help others learn from their mistakes.
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5 Questions with Kelly Perkins
Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.
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Give These Guys a Medal
It takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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Living in Tony Dungy's Shadow
It's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.
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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88
Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.
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Former White House Spokesman Tony Snow Dies
Former White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.
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Become a Bold Blogger!
Hey GrowingBolder.com Members! We're getting some great blogs from some of you! For those of you still standing on the cyber-sidelines, jump on into the game! A blog is short for a Web log. Blogs can be as short or as long as you want them to be and...
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Old Guys Fight Cancer
At Growing Bolder, we're big believers in the idea that it's not about age; it's about attitude. One of our favorite companies is Old Guys Rule and now there's another great reason to show our support.
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Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration Dies
Jack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.
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5 Questions With Richard Doster
Author Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.
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The Eyes Have It
Are you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-Ups
Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.
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5 Questions With: Dave Knechel
You may recognize him from his unique profile picture, but if you dig a little deeper, GB member Dave Knechel has quite a story! See how he's overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to live their best lives.
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What Would You Do For Your Son?
After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...
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Aim That Super-Soaker
It happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...
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Controversial Exhibit Devoted to Oprah Winfrey
Controversial artist Daniel Edwards is at it again -- he just unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the memory of TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's late dogs. Here's the news release -- we'll let you weigh in!
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Catfight for World's Oldest Blogger Honors
There's an international catfight of nearly immortal proportions taking place on GrowingBolder.com for World's Oldest Blogger Honors. It's the battle of the century. Literally! In the GrowingBolder.com corner, from America, clocking in at 109...
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I'm Writing a Diet Book
No one's happier about America's weight problem than the $50-billion-a-year diet industry. That's why I've decided to write a diet book. I've done a little research and it should be pretty easy. After all, it doesn't have to work. 95% of all diets...
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Growing Bolder Launches Bold New Venture
Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.



































