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From William Shatner commenting on the haters and Murky Dismals in the world to a song that is, in my opinion, the most inspirational song I have ever heard. I have started using this song in my management training as the opening to the class. It can do more to uplift spirits than all the stupid “team building games” I have ever seen.

I love this song as well.

It was written by Diane Warren and first performed by Rod Stewart in Patch Adams. The original title was “Faith of the Heart” though now it has been retitled “Where My Heart Will Take Me”. This version is preformed by Russell Watson for the opening to Star Trek: Enterprise.

It’s been a long road, getting from there to here.
It’s been a long time, but my time is finally near.
And I can feel the change in the wind right now.
Nothing’s in my way.
And they’re not gonna hold me down no more,
no they’re not gonna hold me down.

It’s been a long night.
Trying to find my way.
Been through the darkness.
Now I finally have my day.

And I will see my dream come alive at last.
I will touch the sky.

And they’re not gonna hold me down no more,
no they’re not gonna change my mind.

I’ve known the wind so cold, I’ve seen the darkest days.
But now the winds I feel, are only winds of change.
I’ve been through the fire and I’ve been through the rain.
But I’ll be fine …

Cause I’ve got faith of the heart.
I’m going where my heart will take me.
I’ve got faith to believe. I can do anything.
I’ve got strength of the soul.
And no one’s gonna bend or break me.
I can reach any star.
I’ve got faith, faith of the heart.

Here is the Rod Stewart version set to Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, a great movie about three pets that fight to get home after their family leaves them on a farm. This video is touching in the extreme and if you have ever seen the movie you will instantly fall in love with this fan video.

Homeward Bound should not be confused with Milo and Otis, another movie about pets and a good one. Milo and Otis is actually based on a Japanese film named “Koneko Monogatari”, in English “A Kittens Story”. Trivia: The original took fours worth filming and over 400,000 feet of film. Dang. Milo and Otis is good too, check them both out if you are an animal lover you will enjoy either one.

One of the most inspirational songs I have ever heard, Has Been by William Shatner seriously should be fed to every person who ever, ever has said “You Can’t!” or “You Won’t Be Able To”. I love this song.

Knowing plenty of “gamers” and “haters” I relate so well to this song. So many who have done so little complain so much. People who have tried to accomplish nothing laughing when others fail. Heck, losers complaining is like the manifesto for people playing MMOs. So few really have a clue and have tried to do something, yet they seem perfectly happy to criticize when others fail.

I love this song!

Riding on their armchairs
They dream of wealth and fame
Fear is their companion
Nintendo is their game
Never done jack and two thumbs Don
And sidekick don’t say dick
We’ll laugh at others failures
Though they have not done s***

I’ve heard of you
The ready-made connecting with the ever-ready
Yeah
The never was talking about still trying
I got it
Forever bitter gossiping about never say die

May I inquire what you’ve been doing mister?
Jack
Never done Jack

And you partner, what’s the News of the World, Dick?
I don’t say dick
Don, of all the people you must be the Tattler
Two thumbs up

What are you afraid of?
Failure?
So am I

Has been implies failure
Not so
Has been is history
Has been was
Has been might again

To pump myself up for tonight, I am listening to several pieces of music. One of them is the theme from “The Last Starfighter”. If you have never seen this movie, get to NetFlix and rent it. Serious. This is one of the most inspirational movies ever and the music is super hot! I love it! I so love it!

Craig Safan, the composer, transitions from trumpet fanfare to soaring strings with a noble and upbeat theme that makes one’s heart just feel like bursting. The movie, the movie is beautiful as well. It is a tribute to all those who ever wanted to be among the stars. To all those who have dreamed an impossible dream and hoped with all their might to see it come to fruition.

The theme just brings tears to my eyes it is so inspirational I don’t even know what to say.

This is “Homeland” from the score of “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.” I wanted to share it with you as I think it is very inspirational and beautiful and a great testament to Hans Zimmer’s composing skills. This song can always bring up my mood and I hope you enjoy it too. Oh, and for those of you who play World of Warcraft, this movie is the inspiration for the Tauren area of Azeroth. It also plays a small part in the Thousand Needles area as well though not as much. One can really see in this short film the similarities between the movie and the game world. If you liked the first one, you might like this one too. It is “Run Free” from the same movie and about 6 minutes in length. I tried to find a movie on YouTube that did justice to the song and this one does for sure. Strong, Inspiring, Sad and Majestic all done up with some great scenes from the movie. Good Stuff.