The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

In the movie adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, was a quote that I found to be very supportive of those who are going through a quarterlife crisis. The main character leaves us with this message: “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too [...]

Ironman Heroes: Dick & Rick Hoyt

“Our message is: Yes, you can. You can do anything you want to do as long as you make up your mind, you can do it.” Here’s an inspirational story of the love and bond between a father and son. It also shows the power of human commitment and a good reminder of things that [...]

Lessons On Living with Morrie Schwartz

One book that I highly recommend to individuals who are going through a quarterlife crisis is “tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. It is a story about life lessons given by Morrie Schwartz, a sociology professor who had ALS. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book: “The culture we have does not [...]

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

Randy Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. His last lecture received wide attention for some simple yet wise advice for how to live life. He gave this speech after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Here is a shorten version of his lecture that was aired on Oprah. There are some great themes he [...]

Susan Boyle: The Power of a Dream

Susan Boyle from Britain’s Got Talent has drawn people’s attentions from around the world. What is it about her story that has struck a strong emotional chord? For me, she is an example of the importance of having dreams and believing in oneself. Furthermore, she is a symbol for challenging the media’s litmus test of [...]