15 Stories That Can Be Your Daily Portion of Motivation

Looking at other people’s success can certainly be a great motivator. We see that it’s actually possible to go from the bottom to the top. Those people are just like us, with their fears and worries, yet they still managed to get it together and keep going.

Bright Side is sharing 15 stories that will make you get off the couch and into greatness.

1. “My brother passed away from a heart condition. 6 years later, I submitted a thesis on its causes.”

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3. “I always felt like the black sheep in my family. Finally, I found my biologial dad. Now I have a family that accepts me.”

4. “I’ve always wanted to train a jiu-jitsu class in Brazil. Today my dream came true! I’m the sunburned tomato in the middle.”

5. “9 years later, I haven’t had a heart transplant, and my heart is still 25%. I’m like Queen Elizabeth II: we’re both immortal.”

6. “9 months of chemo, a mastectomy, and radiation therapy — I’m finally in remission! Those are tears of happiness and relief!”

7. “From 251 lb to 174 lb, the journey goes on.”

8. My brother wrote a book so his daughter with a limb difference could see someone like her as the hero of a story.

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10. “4 years ago, I was depressed and suffered from anorexia. Everyone made fun of me. One day, I decided to change.”

11. “I was obsessed with Asian beauty standards, and today I stopped hating myself. I wore my first crop top ever.”

12. “I got dumped and started losing my hair. Music helped me survive. Just released my first single. I feel like I’m pursuing my dream!”

13. “Got paid for the first time tonight to do the one thing I truly love; stand-up comedy. This is the happiest day of my life!”

14. “I have so much more energy now and can do things I couldn’t do before. The biggest win is fitting in an airplane seat!”

15. “Finally met with my online friend (right) after 8 years of friendship while also making a new one!”

Do you have your own motivational story? What would you like to change in your life?