"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."
Randy Pausch

Each of us must face obstacles, lifes's challenges. Sometimes we need to be like Rocky. He didn't win every fight but when he was knocked down he got back up.

As I have mentioned before I love Thomas Edison, not because he invented the light bulb and I don't like being in the dark, but because when asked how he kept going after more than 2000 failures he said "It wasn't about failing. It was just a 2000 step process."

I am inspired by people who overcome obstacles. They don't waste time beating themselves up over "if only" they learn and move forward. This is much easier said than done.

After all in the end, the most precious thing we have in our lives isn't our job or things it is our time. We need to live each day with zest and enthusiasm finding a reason for joy and hope no matter what the circumstance because one day we may find that you have less time than you think.

My brother inspires me because despite all the hurdles, obstacles and challenges he has faced in his life he gets up each morning ready to seize the day and the possibilities that lay ahead.