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One Person Can Inspire The World
August 2024's Most Uplifting Stories
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When daily news seems overburdened with problems, it's easy to wonder, "What can I do? I'm just one person." Yet, history shows us that one person is all it takes to make a difference.
From Olympic triumphs to the reimagination of everyday things, may these top uplifting stories of August 2024 remind you of the remarkable strength within yourself.
1. Positive Self-Talk Triumphs at the Paris Olympics
Olympian Suni Lee at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Image Credits: Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images
Social media may have people believe that likes and follows from others determine worth, but Olympian Suni Lee's quiet self-assurance offers a better insight. The most influential influencer in our lives is the voice in our heads.
What if, like Suni Lee on the Olympic floor, we intentionally chose words that uplift and empower us in our everyday moments?
Read the full story here.
2. 15-year-old Scientist Reimagines Everyday Things
Heman Bekele envisions a world where skin cancer treatment is as accessible as a bar of soap. Image Credit: Fairfax County Government / Twitter (X)
Heman Bekele was named Time Magazine's 2024 Kid of the Year for his groundbreaking research on a soap designed to treat skin cancer. His positive impact illustrates that big change can come from unexpected places.
In a world currently fixated on shiny technologies, what if progress lies not in creating something new but in reimagining what already exists?
Read the full story here.
3. No Limits: Age is Just a Number
At 31 years old, Olympian Yeldos Smetov is older than the average age of 25 for Olympic judoka athletes. Some could have said he was past his prime.
When Yeldos Smetov received his gold Olympic medal, he exemplified the mindset that one's potential is more about preparation and mental fortitude than adhering to conventional timelines.
Read the full story here.
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