The most motivating life stories of 2016 according to Lifehacker

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

It's much easier to change yourself for the better when you have a role model in front of your eyes. Life hacker and cashback service have collected stories of people who prove that the success and happiness of an individual person does not depend on anyone but himself.

20 things to learn at 20

At 20, everyone does stupid things, and that's okay. Jessica Semaan, journalist and founder of The Passion Co and Start Conference, who recently turned 30, decided to look back and compile a list of 20 tips that she herself would like to hear at 20 years old.

Andrey Erlikh: "How I lost 20 kg and learned to tie shoelaces again"

You may not need to exhaust yourself with hours of training to get fit. It is enough to find the optimal weight, switch to the right and tasty food and do whatever sport you like. The main thing is to start.

15 tips from a billionaire for those who want to succeed and live a happy life

In 2007, billionaire Charles Munger spoke to alumni of the University of Southern California. “There is no doubt that many of you are concerned about why the speaker is so old,” he said. - Well, the answer is obvious: 'The speaker is not dead yet.' Fortunately, Munger is still alive. His then parting words to newly minted lawyers will be useful to everyone who wants to live happily ever after.

No excuses: a boy from another planet Alexander Sidelnikov

This is one of the most unusual and life-affirming interviews in the No Excuses column. Alexander Sidelnikov told the readers of Lifehacker how he dreamed of being a CEO, studied engineering, and eventually became an actor and played in one of the best films of 2014.

How I started running at 40 and ran a half marathon after 4 years without injuries

This story was told by the reader of Lifehacker Alexander Khoroshilov, who became interested in running at the age of 40. Recently he was able to run a half marathon and continues to develop further. His story is an example of how you can start running at any age and walk calmly and confidently towards your goal.

How to Live Happily Ever After: 100 Tips from Centennials

Everyone wants to know what is the secret of a long and happy life. And there are many secrets. All centenarians have their own rules and habits, and sometimes the opposite.

"How I traveled around the world for 180 thousand rubles" - an interview with Vladimir Druganov

The dream of circling the globe came to Vladimir Druganov at the age of 16. Now he is 25. He has visited 19 countries, traveled all over Russia, visited Pripyat and spent two weeks in the Atlantic Ocean on the sailing barque Kruzenshtern in company with Mikhail Kozhukhov. A must-read for everyone who wants to travel, but for some reason hesitates.

The story of Lena's grandmother, who proved that it's never too late to make a dream come true

And one more master read. Grandma Lena was born in 1927, worked in the rear during the war, and at the age of 83 decided that she wanted to see the world. Now 89, she is full of energy and travels several times a year. An excellent example for many people who are suitable for her grandchildren.

Revelations of people who have been taught to value life by cancer

Time is a limited resource, although we usually don't think about it. However, in people fighting cancer, the idea of time and their own mortality is completely changed. Three people who were diagnosed with this described how the disease made them look at life differently.

The story of the mother of a boy who broke his spine and then swam across the English Channel

Not every mother dares to write an application for the expulsion of her son from school with her own hand. And Maria Kolosova, the heroine of this story, could. The strength of her maternal love helped her son, after a spinal fracture, become the world swimming record holder.