O que você irá aprender
Start your day motivated with a morning meditation routine!
I invite you to be inspired by 30 stories of people who have successfully overcome great challenges and thereby created something extraordinary. This course is for anyone looking for support during difficult times and for anyone who wants to start their day motivated!
Based on these true-life stories of people who have achieved their goals and plans despite the most adverse circumstances, I invite you to tap into the feelings of courage, self-confidence, and inspiration!
In addition, each of these life stories is followed by a short meditation unit, enabling introspection and reflection on one's own goals, plans, and potential.
With the help of this course, you will create a healthy routine that will give you inner balance and mental strength.
The perfect precondition for any kind of endeavor during your day!
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Kevin Kockot is a Master of Arts in Prevention and Health Promotion and a certified stress management and relaxation trainer. His studies in health sciences helped him to realize that living a healthy life (mentally, socially, and physically) is possible. Creating an awareness of human resources and development opportunities is one of his main concerns in his work. In numerous seminars, lectures, and online formats, he has been able to help thousands of people deal with stress better and find more serenity in everyday life. With his offers, he wants to help people to live a self-determined, healthy, and happy life. His motto: Health is the greatest good!...
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DAY 1: Heartfelt Welcome To "Master Your Morning!"
In the first unit of this course, I would like to welcome you and convey the idea of this course. You will learn how, with the help of simple examples from people, you can bring more self-determination, courage and joy into your life. Meaning: You take it into your own hands. I'll give you a step-by-step guide for the next 30 days and will help you to shape your day with more optimism, creativity and purpose. The session will end with a simple meditation to warm you up. Try it!
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DAY 2: Going To The Ultramarathon With Rubber Boots - Cliff Young
Australian Cliff Young's story is inspiring in many ways. He took on other competitors in 1983 to win an 875 total distance ultramarathon. None of the high-performance athletes take the old man seriously as a participant, even the reporters make jokes about him. But the nature-loving and experienced man surprises everyone involved. Feel free to listen to the chapter to find out what he did to win the competition. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 3: From Homeless To Smoothie Millionaire - Khalil Rafati
His childhood was a nightmare - violence and sexual abuse shaped his everyday life. Drug experiences make his life as a teenager and young adult more bearable. In addition, the party scene in California gives him the distraction he needs to make his life more bearable. But after homelessness and poverty comes a sudden shift towards a healthy lifestyle. He discovers smoothies for himself, shares his enthusiasm with others and becomes a millionaire. The story is followed by a short meditation unit, which allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 4: The Man Who Moved A Mountain Alone - Dashrath Manjhi
Indian man Dasharth Manjhi witnesses the death of his pregnant wife. If access to the hospital had been easier, she might still be alive, but a mountain range blocks the access route, creating a long detour. He gets it into his head to break through the mountain range to give following people easier access. Laughed at and frowned upon by his neighbors, he cuts a path through the mountain alone - with the simplest of means. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 5: A Strong-Willed Physicist And Nobel Laureate - Marie Curie
Born in 1867, her wish to study is initially not fulfilled. At that time, it was forbidden for women to study in your home country. But your persistence pays off – you can study physics. They do excellent research and impress with their exceptional performance. Later she makes elementary contributions to research into radioactive substances, for which she receives a Nobel Prize. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to look inside and reflect on your own goals, areas and potential. Try it!
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DAY 6: A Deaf Man Becomes One Of The First Hearing Aid Sellers - Blair Hill
The son of the author Napoleon Hill, who wrote the world bestseller "Think and Grow Rich", tells in his book about the extraordinary story of his son Blair Hill. The little boy is born with hearing damage, leaving him almost completely deaf. With much love and care, Napoleon Hill creates in his son and himself the belief and confidence that he will turn his deficit into a strength. This actually succeeds when he becomes one of the first hearing aid sellers in the world and thus becomes very rich. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 7: Blind And Armless! Two Friends Plant 10,000 Trees - Wenschi & Haischa
Wenschi lost both arms as a 3-year-old boy in an accident involving high-voltage current. His friend Haischa lost his eyesight in an accident at work. Despite these difficult challenges, the two Chinese made a big difference in their province. With tireless efforts, they have planted trees over the years to protect the flooded area from flooding. A great example of mutual support for a greater goal. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 8: A Persistent Musician Becomes An Internet Star - Dave Carroll
The musician has to witness on a flight how his guitar is destroyed during a transit. Thus, the musician's beloved instrument is no longer available for the upcoming performance. But the excuses and reassurances of the airline are the much greater burden. This is followed by an exchange of letters over months without the airline making any concessions. Later, the musician decides to write a song about his story, after which he becomes an internet star and can even influence the reformulation of passenger rights. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 9: The First Diploma With Down Syndrome - Pablo Pineda
Spaniard Pablo Pineda was born with Down Syndrome. Despite his disability, he learned to read early and did very well in school. But in the higher classes it becomes increasingly difficult for him. Through the dedicated effort of a teacher, he can manage to obtain a degree. This was the basis for his teaching degree, which he successfully completed. A fascinating example of human history that shows that one should not underestimate one's inner potential. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 10: The Pioneers Of Flight - Wright Brothers
Flying like a bird - this dream of mankind has fascinated mankind for centuries. But how is it possible to realize this dream? Pioneers of flight - the Wright brothers took a step that inspired generations of engineers. They built a glider that enabled them to steer a flight independently without a university degree, but with a lot of practical knowledge. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 11: An Aviatrix Who Triggers A Sexual Revolution - Beathe Uhse
Beate Uhse was one of the first military pilots to make an important contribution to passing on knowledge about contraception to women in Flensburg in the years that followed - an important contribution for women in the post-war years, who were struggling with hunger and destruction. In the following years, she founded the specialized store for marital hygiene, which brought her resistance in numerous places. Nevertheless, she continued to go her own way and was not intimidated by others. The story is followed by a short meditation session that allows you to introspect and reflect on your own goals, intentions and potentials. Try it out! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 12: A Street Musician Becomes A Superstar On The Harmonica - Michael Hirte
Michael Hirte was attracted to the harmonica at an early age. Within a short time he learned his first song as a small child. As an adult, he suffered a serious accident as a truck driver. After several months in a coma, he wakes up and has to learn many things anew due to his severe injuries. The harmonica continues to accompany him and gives him zest for life during this difficult time. As a street musician he lets others participate in his music. He finally applies to the Supertalent and wins with the overwhelming approval of the audience. The story is followed by a short meditation session that allows you to introspect and reflect on your own goals, intentions and potentials. Try it out! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 13: From Mental Institution To Journalist - Elizabeth Cochran
Elizabeth Cochran grew up in poor circumstances, she is considered uneducated and headstrong. She is interested in writing and journalism, but is not taken seriously as a woman. But her persistence pays off: With the help of investigative research, she uncovers the abuses in the psychiatric clinics of the time and provides a startling report, which in turn improves the conditions in the clinics. She is one of the outstanding examples of nineteenth-century women who were not intimidated into accepting grievances. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 14: Risking Her Life For Better Education - Malala
As a girl, Malala faces a lot of stigma in northern Pakistan. While her brothers get a lot of support in this region, she has a very difficult time as a girl. But her father helps her and supports her - her self-confidence and courage are her inner strengths. However, due to a Taliban occupation, there is an order in the region that girls are not allowed to go to school. She leaves anyway and is shot by a terrorist. She survives and continues to advocate for girls' education. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 15: A Concentration Camp Survivor Helps Others Find Meaning - Viktor Frankl
Viktor Frankl is considered one of the most important personalities of the 20th century. As a psychologist before and during World War II he helped people, especially depressed people, to find meaning in their lives. With tireless creativity and dedication, he supported prisoners in concentration camps in which he himself was a prisoner. In the post-war period, his books and speeches reached millions of people. His ideas give people support in difficult times and even give meaning to periods of suffering. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 16: Three Million Dollars In Three Days And Three Hours - Bob Templeton
A storm caused immense damage north of Toronto. Many houses were damaged, hundreds of broken cars, some people died. Bob Templeton, the head of a radio station, and his employees came up with fundraising ideas to help the people of the area. His actions were rewarded. Several million dollars in donations were collected in a short time. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 17: Access To Education For Everybody - Maria Montessori
Her tireless commitment to better education made Maria Montessouri one of the most important women of the last century. The Italian campaigned wholeheartedly for equal rights for disadvantaged children and also discovered basic pedagogical principles that had a significant impact on the knowledge transfer to children. In her work, she emphasized how important it is to focus on the human personality. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 18: From Entrepreneur To Passionate Conductor - Gilbert Kaplan
Gilbert Kaplan is an example of a person who follows her heart with great passion and is not swayed by convention or expectations. After a few large corporate projects, the entrepreneur devoted himself to his passion: the classical music of Gustav Mahler. With a lot of commitment and dedication, he can inspire many thousands of people as a conductor - without comparable musical training. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 19: An Extraordinary Public Health Advocate - Erin Brockovich
The lawyer finds dreary conditions in a small Californian community: poor posture, exhaustion and disease in people, animals and plants. While most of the residents come to terms with this situation, the woman starts looking for the cause and finds it. She can find the cause of this damage and win a three-digit million sum with the help of a class action lawsuit. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 20: From Poverty To National Symbol - Umm Kulthum
Growing up in poor conditions in Egypt, her talent for singing was recognized early on. Her father initially encourages her, but soon finds herself in a quandary due to religious regulations that forbid the girl to sing. She still finds her way and, years later, can deeply touch millions of people with her voice. The emotional depth of the voice of Egypt's national heroine is still in demand and admired today. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 21: The Man Who Smoked The Old Testament - Wilhelm Buntz
Wilhelm Buntz is an amazing example of how much suffering people can endure. Even as a small boy, his mother made it clear that he was not loved. Violence was the order of the day. This caused him to be insensitive, cold, and even cruel to others even as a youngster. Later in prison, during his long incarceration, he found access to the Old Testament by leaving each page, tearing it out of the book, rolling his contraband tobacco in it, and smoking. According to his own statements, the insights from the Bible turned his life completely upside down. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 22: From Survival Expert To Human Rights Activist - Rüdiger Nehberg
Even as a young man, Rüdiger Nehberg went his own way. Without fear, full of courage. The survival expert has said in many interviews that he would prefer an exciting life to a boring one. For example, he let himself be abseiled from a helicopter in the South American jungle in order to survive in the wilderness there. In the course of his life he devoted his strength and energy primarily to projects that served human rights, for example the advancement of women in North Africa. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 23: Across Canada Despite Cancer - Terry Fox
Because he was diagnosed with cancer at an early age, his right leg had to be amputated. This encouraged the Canadian to raise money for cancer research through a charity run to reduce the suffering of other people. After much preparation, his goal was clear: run from the east coast of Canada to the west coast of Canada. Unfortunately he didn't make it and died on his tour. Despite this, he became a national hero of Canada. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 24: The Weight Loss Millionaire - Dani Johnson
Without a solid roof over her head and without money, the young woman struggled through her life. She had no perspective, no goal. A little piece of paper changed her life completely. By advertising a weight loss program, you could receive a commission. In no time she was a millionaire and could lead a life without restrictions. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 25: The First Woman To Run A Marathon - Kathrin Switzer
Her courage was extraordinary. Although only men were allowed to run the Boston Marathon in 1967, she entered and became an icon and pioneer. The photo of the marathon organizer aggressively trying to stop her from continuing went around the world. Even today, the runner inspires others to stand up for a self-determined life. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 26: Working Against Leprosy For Over 50 years - Ruth Pfau
Doctor Ruth Pfau was on her way to India in 1960 when she discovered the terrible conditions in the Karachi region of Pakistan. Deeply touched by the brutal treatment of those exposed to the disease, she set out to do whatever she could to help the local people. After more than 50 years of service at the end of her life, she was able to help thousands and enable a freer life with better health and quality of life. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 27: The Woman Who Encourages All Rape Victims - Nadia Murad
Nadia Murad experienced personal hell as a woman. Her family is murdered in a robbery by the terrorist militia Islamic State. She is kidnapped, sold on a slave market, and abused several times. Only with great difficulty can she flee and find refuge in Europe. The Nobel Peace Prize winner gives a voice to the women who are trapped as sex slaves and advocates for an improvement in the situation. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans, and potential. Try it!
[Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson.]
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DAY 28: An American Civil Rights Activist Inspires Thousands - Rosa Parks
American Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white man. The event sparked further protests from the black civil rights movement as an expression of the injustices of the time. In retrospect, the woman is regarded as a role model for courageous action against injustice and has received numerous awards for her commitment. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it!
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DAY 29: A Man Without Arms And Legs Shows Others How To Get Up - Nick Vujicic
Australian-born Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs due to a disability. Despite the many difficulties in his life, he was able to find inspiration to help others through his lectures. As a motivational speaker, he addresses the topics of hope, disability and Christian faith. He is recognized internationally and has reached thousands of people with his inspiring speeches. He is married and has four children with his wife. The story is followed by a short meditation unit that allows you to take a look inside and reflect on your own goals, plans and potential. Try it! [Please note: sensitive topics are mentioned in this lesson]
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DAY 30: Conclusion, Review & Summary Of The Past 30 Days
In this unit, I would like to close the arc of the past 30 days with you. You have met many examples of extraordinary people. Special stories that show that it is possible to live a fulfilled life despite great challenges. The main thing is that you draw a personal summary for yourself: What key insights have you been able to gather up to this point? How should your life go on from now on? What encourages you personally in your individual challenges and difficulties?
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LisaNanda
March 8, 2025
What a great course! Thank you so much! I loved all the stories but especially could resonate with the one about Terry Fox, who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer. I was in grade 10 when he was doing that around 1980 and I was gonna organize a walk up to CN Tower to help him raise money but in those days I was bad at organizing things so it never happened.! But I will never forget him and I’ve seen his statue in Northern Ontario. And I’ve gone in many of the Terry Fox marathons to help raise money for his cause also🙏 he is one of my greatest heroes.
But all the stories were great and I learned so much. And as I can mention before, you could make this into a book as well, so that others who aren’t on this app can also find it and be inspired. It would be like a chicken soup for the soul book But with your own title! And you have everything typed out anyways so you can just make an e-book or a paperback very easily.😍
Just my two cents worth (!), but you’ve put quite a lot of work into this and it will also help to fund your work since I think it will sell pretty well🙏
Feel free to tell me if you ever put it in the big rainforest bookstore in the sky!
And meanwhile , I will check out your other English courses😍...
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