Inspired Redux?
How does the Danny McCaskill Way Back Home presentation relate to your world? Can his new exploits connect with your academic endeavors? Again, did he make you look twice? Did he inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 2:30p.m.
posted by Greg T at Friday, January 07, 2011
28 Comments:
For me the video was a good motivator in showing that with hardwork and a passion, there is no limit to what you can accomplish. It made me think that anyone can take a regular everday thing, like school or riding a bike and become excellent at it. He started just like everyone else, having to use training wheels and working his way up. It is inspiring to think that if he can do that so well then what can I do in my life.
When watching this video its really hit me and made me thing that if I worked hard enough at something I could accomplish whatever I wanted to. Weather its with School, sports or something socially. All you need in to really love it and motivation. When you look at it, the biker is a normal guy, he just happens to have an amazing talent that has gotten him far in life, but he only became that good by working hard whenever he could.
I was even more inspired by his second video because it shows that he has not quit and he will always aspire to do better things. This inspires me to never quit and to improve better academically. It relates to my world because I also have passions and dreams and I hope to one day accomplish them. I feel more motivated to achieve my goals after watching the video.
Personally, I don't really feel inspired. This video makes me feel lost about my future because i have not really found my identity, found what I want to do with my life, and what defines me as an individual
This video inspires me, not necessarily because of what he preforms, but because of what I assume he must have done to get to that point. A person is not born being great at anything, including biking, but with practice comes the reward of increased skill and talent, like the amazing biking talent that Danny has. This inspires me to keep trying despite the obstacles that may hinder my growth at any given task, including education.
When i watched this video it showed me that hard work and perseverence pays off. If you have a dream and want to accomplish it you have to work extra hard. Watching it made me want to do better and know that everything is worth it in the end. If its school or sports or hobbies you have to work your way up to your goal.
When I had seen the first video, first semester it made me think just how does he do that...? I began to wonder what made him want to do such a cool and exilerating sport. When I had seen the second video, second semester it proves that this guy has a true talent for what he has strived for all of his life. The outcome fro his accomplishments not only amaze the everyday person but also put all the people in complete Awe with his work. This not only drives me to show my potential in what i want to do, but it also proves that if there is something out there for you to go get, that you can get it with just a lot of hard work and profection.
Danny McCaskill is inspiring because he is a real example of what persistence and determination can do. He is amazing at what he does, because he worked at it, he took something that he was good at and worked until he was fantastic. His persistence is a good example because he shows that it can be done. Watching the video and seeing him bike so freely and well. Was very motivating because it showed that the motivation and persistence pays off in the end, and I have to just continue or begin to work harder.
After watching both of these videos they inspire me in many ways. It is a great example to not give up and to continue to go after your dreams even if you do not yet see the light. Having courage will get you many places in life and will help make all of your dreams come true. This man is incredible and very inspiring!
This video I believe, can relate to everyone’s lives. It relates to me in the sense that it showed me that even though things are difficult and may even seem unimaginable, they are completely possible. With hard work and perseverance you can achieve anything you want to do. Whether it’s for something academic or not, anyone can succeed and soar in the light of being successful. The video does a great job of showing something thought impossible, conquered with tons of hard work.
it didn't particularly inspire me, it just farthermore reassured my belief of accomplishment and satisfaction one recieves when committing all their passion and motivation into one thing. and rummaging and pursuing to identify that one thing in one's life, should ultimately spark inspiration.
I thought that this video clip was very inspiring. Eventhough I didnt feel like it personaly connected to me I did feel like it was very powerful. It showed an extreme determination and how someone can acheive the highest of goals. It expressed how courage can take you to deep lengths in your life and help you obtain your goals. This relates to academic acheivements in that you have to work hard and gain skillful tecnics to achieve your goals.
The video we watched in class really inspired me. Danny is a motivated and determined person who chases his dreams. He accepts any challenge that comes his way and takes advantage of a situation. He probably has critics that disapprove of what he does with his time, but this doesn't stop him from moving forward in life and doing what he loves. This video inspired me to chase my dreams.
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I thought that this video clip was very inspiring. It showed me that it is possible to reach your goals if you have the motivation and persistence. Sometimes people have to go above and beyond for others to truly believe that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. For example, people used to say that the 4 minute mile was impossible to run; once one person ran the mile in 4 minutes, many other people have achieved that goal as well because they know it is possible.
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I loved watching this video. At first it was just something cool to watch. After about a minute however it made me think about what all I could make of my life. It made me think about the future and what it holds for me. It also made me realize that I can get so much more out of everyday then I am currently. This man was very inspirational, traveling lots of places and doing something that he loves every day, he is a perfect example of someone who lives their life to the fullest. Also with my education it taught me that I can always strive to do more with every assignment, and study harder for every test and quiz. I would like to be more like this man in this way.
This video does not just relate to biking it can be applied to all aspects of life. He shows that with patience and persistence anything can be reached. This can be anything that one is passionate about. This relates to academics in the sense when the going gets tuff you can push through it and in doing so you can create a great future for yourself.
Life is all about perception. What we have often and in abundance, we tend to take for granted. Danny McCaskill took every day objects, like railings, curbs, and benches, and performed tricks that allowed for those objects to play crucial roles in his progress. Many people would take those types of things for granted. Watching the video opened my mind and allowed for me to see perspective in life and the different perspectives evident today. As a result, I am trying to look at things with an open mind and not take them for granted. For instance, if the stars only came out once every few years, would we value them more? I think so. Or, if we only could see the mountains every so often would the view be better?
After viewing this video, it became apparent that the ultimate goals that we, as humans, set for ourselves, are only achieved through hard work and talent. It is important to work at the fullest extent possible towards a goal that you have set, if you really want it, and I believe this video is a crucial reminder that if one wants something in life he/she must pursue it to the fullest extent possible, to get the desired outcome.
One way that "Way Back Home" relates to academics is that Danny McCaskill is always looking for places that he can do tricks and ride his bike. He is always finding new places to jump off of and it relates to our academics because students when they learn something new are looking for a future in it or a lot of kid chose their future profession based on things they have learned in school so the way Danny McCaskill looks for information and a future everywhere is the same way that students look for their future in subjects we learn about in school.
i think this video could inspire people to follow their dreams no matter what they are, even if you think they are dumb or stupid, if you enjoy it you should keep doing it. although he didnt inspire me personally i could see haw many people could be inspired by this video and how he got to that point. but this could relate to anybody who has a dream or hobby and would like to get better and what they like to do with their life.
This video by Danny McCaskill really motivates me to never give up on dreams of mine because i can make anything happen if I put enough effort and time into it like what Danny did with his biking. If I was as motivated as Danny with my academic, things would be great.
Watching this video made me realize that if you have a talent with something, you shouldn't stop trying or pushing yourself to new heights with that talent. The man in the video obviously had to take a ton of hard work in order to get to where he is today with his bicycling. If you put your heart and mind to something, you can most likely accomplish it. And even if you can't you will always have the pride in that you tried your best. If you give up on your goals and aspirations, what do we have to live for? Isn't life pointless if we are aiming for nothing? But honestly, this video didn't really inspire me. I'm more inspiring by music and by helping others.
This video inspired me because like this person, I want to pursue the things that make me happy. I don’t just want to have an office job from 8-5 and then come home too tired to do anything but watch tv and sleep. I hope that I am fortunate enough to find better uses of my time when I’m older then I do now because I feel the more time spent focusing on your enjoyments and passions and hobbies you have, the happier you are as a person.
The video truly did inspire me because I learned that the saddest thing in life is wasted talent. If you have talent or skill in an area pursue your dreams and challenge yourself to new heights.
I enjoyed this video very much. It does inspire me, because you think of all the times he must fall and hurt himself but he gets up and pushes on. It also inspires me by showing that he is doing what he loves to do. He also gets to travel to cool places. I want to do that. I want to do something I love and get to travel to neat places.
When i saw the video it taught me that if you put your mind to it you can accomplish any goal, Instead of sitting there in a room staring at a wall, thinking of what could of been only if i actually tried and put mind to what i was trying to reach. i know for a fact i could try a lot hard in school and im trying to get motivated for it and slowly i am and seeing what he does for a living would be a blast! but i need to pursue my on dreams in life and got to put my mind to it and try tell i reach them.
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