Digital Inspiration Resources
We all need a little inspiration every once in a while. Thanks to various Web 2.o tools, it’s no longer a difficult task to get inspired on a daily basis. Instead of spend big bucks going to a live seminar by Tony Robbins, you now can easily go watch his YouTube clip, without incurring any expenses. Here, I will share 10 resources you can use to gain inspirations in the digital age.
Here are the resources:
- Videos
- Podcasts
- Meetup
- Amazon Books
- eBooks
- Inspirational Websites
- Design blogs
- Social bookmarking sites
- Yourself
1. Videos
There are many video sharing sites you can use to discover inspirational video clips. To give you a quick reference, here is a list of 10 most popular sites (click here). I’ve created another list in the past called “13 Most Inspiring YouTube Videos of All-Time.” You’re welcome to check it out.
2. Podcasts
Podcasts are becoming more and more mainstream now. If you load up your iTunes store, you will see tons of different podcasts. Here is a list of some best known podcasts in the world. To find digital inspirations, check out these ones too
- Personal Growth Podcast
- My thought Coach
- The Daily Boost | The Positive Boost You Need Everyday
- MorningCoach.com
- Law of Attraction Tips
- Meditation Station
3. Twitter
Here are 40 most inspiring users you can follow on Twitter. In addition, you can always use the hashtags “#quotes” and “#inspiration” to find extra inspirational stuff on Twitter.
4. Meetup
We’ve written many articles in the past to cover this topic. Simply put, attending inspirational seminars that your local meetup groups host is a great way to get motivated. If you live in the tri-state area, you can try out our group – NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN). We usually host two seminars per month, all serving educational and inspirational purposes. Here is a series of articles related to NYEBN.
5. Amazon Books
Amazon is always the place I recommend for people to get books. I’ve done a summary before about the 10 most inspiring Web 2.0 books you should get on Amazon. Check it out. Of course, you can have an eReader such as Kindle or Nook if you prefer.
6. eBooks
eBooks are convenient to download online. The most recent eBook I’ve read is Seth Godin’s “What Matters Now.” It’s a very inspiring book. Download it here.
7. Inspirational Websites
There are many great blogs that help you become a better entrepreneur or make you a social media expert. One inspirational blog I recommend all the time is Leo Babauta’s Zenhabits. If you’re into personal development, you can also check out David Riklan’s SelfGrowth.com.
8. Design Blogs
People gain their inspirations through a variety of sources. Exceptional blog designs which stands out from the crowd always serve for great inspirational purposes. Here are 20 blogs that have the most inspiring and extraordinary designs.
9. Social Bookmarking Sites
Via a simple search on the keyword “Inspiration,” you may find an array of great bookmarked articles on sites such as Delicious, StumbleUpon, and Digg. For your reference, here is a list of the top 10 best social bookmarking sites.
10. Yourself
All the methods mentioned above won’t work if you are not willing to inspire yourself on a daily and consistent basis. We must serve as an inspirational role model for ourselves, and be confident and optimistic about everything coming along our way. You will realize sooner than later that a great attitude does make a big difference. After all, success is 80% psychological and only 20% technical.
Conclusion
If you enjoy this article, you may also like this one: 10 Tips on Self-Empowerment/Personal Development with Web 2.0 Tools. Consider subscribing to this blog if you like what you see. Let us know if you have other inspirational resources that you want to share with the community.
