Ken Streater
Profile: Ken Streater has led life-changing events around the world for over 30 years. From the deltas of Botswana to the mountains of Siberia, the streets of China during the Tiananmen Square uprising to deep, personal conversations with luminaries and everyday heroes, Ken has met thousands who have discovered or seek their calling. He knows first-hand that we each have a unique personal greatness that the world is waiting to benefit from. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Ken inspires individuals and communities to find purpose, serve others, and live passionately.
Website: www.kenstreater.com
Ken Streater Motivational Articles
The Power of Your Why
Your why has to be greater than any punch you can take. Then you will realize true success. More...
Five Motivating Books You Can Read in a Weekend
If you are looking for motivation and want a jolt of it now, consider one of these five books that can be read in a day or two. More...
July 4 Salute: The Top Ten Motivational Quotes of American Military Leaders
Powerful and surprising motivational quotes of American military leaders: "Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination." More...
You Will Fail, So Fall Forward
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. Fall forward. More...
What Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin
Psychologist Amy Morin presents a powerful list of what mentally strong people don't do. For example, mentally strong people do not shy away from change. More...
Shermon Braithwaite on Motivation, Mentors, and Moms
From Arianna to Oprah, Branson to Braithwaite, mentors and moms make a world of difference as you work your way up. More...
What Are You Afraid Of?
Ask yourself, "If my failures are not going to be fatal, then why I am not living up to my full potential?" More...
Awake My Soul: Mumford and Sons Live at Red Rocks
Where you invest your love, you invest your life... More...
You Have to Be Uncommon: The Miracle on Ice
Great moments are born from great opportunity. You have to be uncommon. Who do you play for? More...
Coach Carter: Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. More...
Grit or Quit: Hannah Koen and Other People Who Did Not Give Up
“That wasn’t me, but I loved her,” exclaimed a shivering Hannah after her across-the-pond power swim. “That girl right there, that was some badass.” More...
Grit: What It Takes To Get It Done
Grit, or grinding away to stick with it, is the key to success. It's how motivated you are to keep going. More...
Success is not an Accident
Are you motivated to do your best? Stephen Curry believes that great habits are what makes great success. More...
Grit or Quit: Hannah Koen and Famous People Who Did Not Give Up
“That wasn’t me, but I loved her,” exclaimed Hannah a shivering after her across-the-pond power swim. “That girl right there, that was some badass.” More...
Top Ten Personal Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
What traits does one need in order to be a successful entrepreneur? What characteristics are needed to build a business created of vision, heart, desire, and good old blood, sweat and tears? More...
Top Ten Belly Fat Burning Foods
To lose the lapover try eating these scientifically-proven fat reducing foods. More...
Never Giving Up
Your hard work is inspiring to everybody but mostly it is inspiring to me and it is inspiring to our babies. More...
Be Carefree Just Because You Can
Don't sweat the little things. Stop to smell the roses. Just be present. These cliches can easily be dismissed until something happens that makes doing them virtually impossible. More...
The Greatest Fourth of July Story Ever
On this July 4th, a dad, a son, hard work, dedication, and a loving neighbor brought hope to life. More...
A 500-Mile Hike to the Center of Your Soul
It is a 500-mile hike through open countryside, but more than that it is a journey to the heart of your matters. More...
The Four Stages of Life by Mark Manson
His insights into the driving forces of life illuminate why we do what we do. More...
Imagination Runs Wild: Our Alaska Family Adventure Vacation
Imagination should run wild. This trip revealed the power of imagination once again. More...
The Ten Strangest Diets of All Time
We know more today than we used to know, even though we also know we don’t know as much as we think we do. Wait. Did that sentence make any sense? Maybe not. But neither do these diets... More...
Do What You Love
Although Steve Jobs and Alan Watts did not walk on the same path they ultimately reached the same conclusion: follow your heart, do what you love. More...
Lead With Your Heart
With one hand Dr. Johnson was crushing souls and with the other he was saving them. More...
Top Ten Quotes on Luck
This is your lucky day (or maybe you can make it so!). More...
The Miracle on Hardwood: The Magical Power of Friendship and Basketball
Two friends, basketball, loss, and a miracle shot from heaven. More...
Elect Kindness This Presidential Campaign
We have evolved well beyond fear and violence mongering. Let’s elect someone who espouses and lives with ideals that help lift us up, not beat us down. More...
Nine Movies with Incredible Life Lessons
Cuddle up with a mind wide open and watch these to find motivation, wisdom, and power. More...
Favorite Books of 10 World Leaders
From Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson to Sheryl Sandberg, here are the favorite books of government, business, religious and entertainment leaders. Check out Nelson Mandela's favorite! More...
Top Ten Goal Achievement Strategies
Motivation is the cornerstone to improvement. Goals you are passionate about and can realize are the driving force of true motivation. More...
The Ten Most Rewarding Jobs in America
We expected to find certain careers (firefighter, teacher, nurse) on the lists but these are not even close to being on all lists. More...
Up From Nothing: Building a Business From Scratch and Your Heart
“I want to leave something behind. I want to teach women how to rock and roll in life—always with balance, but without compromise. I found success by following my own advice: Make your own path. There is no standing in line. Build yourself." More...
Heart to Heart: Creating Compassionate Communities
“Heart-to-heart.” These words convey using honesty, understanding and compassion to craft solutions to problems and to build relationships. More...
Most Powerful Truths: Hay House Authors Share Their Thoughts
Several Hay House authors offer their perspective on the single most powerful idea they know of, for us to ponder and, possibly, apply to our lives. More...
30 Questions to Ask Your Children Instead of "How Was Your Day"?
Do you want to make your relationship with your kid(s) even better? Here is one of the best articles ever written on communicating with your children, grandchildren, or any children. More...
Just Saying What Might Be Good to Say
There are studies that show the word "no" is uttered or commanded to children by adults 400 times a day. This list offers positive phrases to say to your kids on a regular basis, besides or in addition to "no". More...
Wayne Dyer's Top 20 Motivational and Inspirational Quotes
We are better because of your wisdom and compassion. We will miss your guidance. More...
The Ten Best Things to Do in the Morning
Amazingly, the most successful among us follow very similar morning routines. Here are the top ten activities those who flourish do to start their day... More...
Ronda Rousey's Top Ten Motivational Quotes
These top ten Ronda Rousey motivational quotes give you an insight into why she is the best. More...
The Only Excuse You Will Ever Need
Here’s the advice, simple and unadulterated: Just tell the truth. More...
Which Door Would You Walk Through?
Find out what this might reveal about your personality! What motivates you? What matters to you? What makes you tick? More...
Say Something. Say What You Need to Say.
A relationship is only as deep and true as the conversation is thoughtful and honest. More...
Top Ten Questions to Ask a School Your Are Considering For Your Child
As summer is winding down, now is the time to make sure the school you are sending your children too is best for them and you. More...
Adventure Matters
A better life comes naturally with new experiences. Get motivated to try something fun and risky. Adventure provides and creates new experiences. Adventure matters. More...
Nine Lessons from a 10-Time Startup Failure
Looking to start your own business and for it to be wildly successful right out of the gate? Good for you! Go do it. Stay motivated. More...
The Gift of Courage
Courage allows your unique greatness to be revealed and shared with the world, enlivening all of us as you live with passion and purpose. More...
The Six Qualities of Wildly Successful People by Brian Tracy
Prepared. Committed. Courageous. These are three of the qualities. The others might surprise you. More...
Top Ten Dad Songs
Sing, smile, cry, reflect, dance, hug your dad, miss your dad, hug your kids. In no particular order, here is our list of the best songs about fathers and fatherhood. More...
He Tried to Make Friends with the World
A young daughter's love for her father spills over when she tells us she will always remember that he tried to make friends with the world. More...
A Son, a Dad, a Neighbor, and a Dream
There is no way to truly understand the power of an idea and the depth of compassion. But on this July 4th, a dad, a son, hard work, dedication, and a loving neighbor brought hope to life. More...
The Top Ten College Degrees of 2015
I came up with not a list of subject areas or majors, but a list of what would likely make you happy and the world a better place. More...
Be True to Yourself: Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech
Be true to yourself. More...
A Special High School Prom Story: Mr. Right Does Right by His Mom
As students graduate and move up and on with their life, this video shows how one well-motivated high school student is already on the highest plane. More...
Are You Stuck? Ten Ways to Make Up Your Mind
Is making a decision getting in the way of you moving forward? Do you feel stuck because you can't decide what to do? Find the motivation to do what you want! More...
If My Life Was a Book and I Was the Author...Amy Purdy and Oprah Winfrey
Ask yourself: "If my life was a book and I was the author, how would I want this story to go?" More...
Stephen Curry: Success is Not an Accident it is a Choice
Are the habits that you have today on par with the dreams that you have for tomorrow? More...
Finding His Mom a Man: A Son's Secret Project
May we all have the relationships we dream of. More...
The Snoopy / Charles Schulz Philosophy: A Revealing Look at YOUR Life
Find motivation as you answer the question "Who makes the most difference in your life?" More...
Today is My Birthday!
Please watch this video and get motivated to make someone's day special. Like it is their birthday. You have that capacity. More...
Life's Meaning Found in Simple Acts
Your life's call need not be an elusive or grand pursuit. More...
Ellen Honors a Special Teacher Who is Changing Her Community
Leading is only a matter of doing what you can and should do to make a difference in your community. Teacher Sonya Romero shows us how it is done and motivates us to do more! More...
Purpose at Home Plate
After suffering a life changing stroke, a man who did not know he sought purpose and passion found it on a ball field. More...
Living the Good Life to Reach 100 Years Old
So why do some places have people who live much longer than the rest of us? More...
Pull of the Heartstrings
Olympic track star Derek Redmond is poised and motivated to win the gold medal. His dream ends on the back stretch as he pulls his hamstring More...
Fitness Over Frailty: One Woman's Fight for Health and Happiness
Rachael's motivational story in this five minute video shows us all that simply having and pursuing goals makes you a better person. More...
Science and A Miracle: The Magic of Hearing for the First Time
You wil be deeply motivated and moved by each person who experiences a first in their life that leaves us all grateful and awed. Watch when science and miracle combine for people to hear for the very first time. More...
Imagine...
You may say I am a dreamer...but I'm not the only one. Watch The Voice constestant and old-soul 16 year-old Sawyer Fredericks live his dream. Let us help you find the motivation live yours too. More...
I Put "Mom" Because Your Name Would Not Fit
The story of a boy who could not find a home because he would not open his heart. That is until a very special mom who knew what he needed gave it all to him. More...
Nine Realizations That Many of Us Never Realized
Nine realizations More...
The Most Important Job on Earth
The most important job on earth is the one held by the person who is motivated because their work has great purpose. And, you never know where that purpose comes from...or do you? Look inside to find it. More...
Be More Human
Honor your body. Sharpen your mind. Motivate to elevate. Be more human. More...
Somewhere Over The Rainbow Music Video Featuring Iz Kamakawiwo'Ole
Be inspired by the melody, words and images. Motivation comes from inspiration! More...
A Perfect Stranger: Aren't We All?
Be more motivated to discover another because like you and I, with warts and all, we are each perfect to get to know. More...
Hold On. Everybody Hurts. Hold On.
R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" music video, because sometimes motivation is the last thing you need and a shoulder to cry on is what you need most. Hold on. Everybody hurts. Hold on. More...
The Five Greatist Motivational Quotes by Bruce Lee
Friday Film Clip! Bruce Lee's five greatist motivational quotes, plus video of interviews and his movies. Check out #3 about being who YOU are. More...
Alicia Keys Girl on Fire Live!
Alicia Keys Girl on Fire Live: "You are deciding to step into your full self and not let anybody hold you back, not let anything stop you." Enjoy this video! More...
What is Your Capacity to Embrace Your Work?
Isn’t now the time to discover your true capacity to give? More...
What If Everyone Gave Someone Another Chance?
What if everyone gave someone another chance? We each have infinite power to lift another, to help someone turn their life around. More...
Erin Brockovich: An Everyday Hero
Erin Brockovich is a role model for us all as she illustrates the power of a pure and driven heart. More...
What One Thing Would You Change About Your Body?
There is no denying that self-image comes to some degree from way outside the self. More...
Saving a Life to Live a Dream: The Story of CNN Hero Award Nominee Martha Ryan
I am a reckless optimist. But I never really wanted to save the world. I just acted on something that pulled at my heart. More...
The Way You Make Me Feel! Get Up and Dance and Share This With Someone Who Makes You Feel Good!
It's time to dance, to Michael Jackson, live. Strut your stuff and share this with someone who makes you feel good! More...
Venture Out to Venture In
Venture out to venture in. Go explore to get to know more. More...
Fantastic Film Clip: A Spectacular Journey Across Wild America
Get mesmerized by America's most spectaular natural places with this short, beautiful video. More...
Help The Person Nearest You
Strangers became family by simply helping the person next to them. More...
The Power of One: A Little Boy's Big Heart and Dreams
"Try your best and never give up." Wise words from eight-year old Adam Bender, a boy with one leg. More...
Live Your Dreams So Your Children Live Theirs
Look up. Move forward. Honor Grace. Live your dreams so your children will live theirs too. More...
Where Do You Invest Your Love?
Whether work, friends, hobbies, family, dreams, or community, where do you invest your love? More...
Ten Simple Acts of Generosity To Make A World of Difference
Maybe a life of big meaning is most easily realized with smaller thinking, with simple acts of generosity performed this moment. More...
Fantastic Film Clip: World's Best Mountaineer Sprints Up An Ice Wall!
Ueli Steck smashes the record for climbing Switzerland's Mt. Eiger! Watch this amazing elite athlete and best mountaineer in history go! More...
Top Ten Inspirational Super Bowl Commercials of All Time
From Betty White playing football to Clint Eastwood reminding us to get back up, from Paul Harvey extolling the virtue of hard work to a Clydesdale and 100-year olds sharing what matters, these commercials are empowering. More...
Should You Pursue Happiness? Check Out This Clip From The Movie
Happiness is a by-product, not a product. It is an elusive thing to pursue, but easily ensues when your efforts are aligned with your heart. More...
Give: Give Love and Give Thanks
It boils down to this. Give. Simply give. Give thanks. Give love. Give thanks and love, these most precious gifts, to others and your children. Take a few minute to watch just this. More...
Martin Luther King, Jr's Top Ten Inspiring Quotes
I have a dream...and so much more. Here are ten of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most powerful quotes. What is your dream? More...
Hormones Rule: Why We Do What We Did 20,000 Years Ago
As much as the shape of our ear has not changed an iota over thousands of generations, hormones trigger actions in humans today that were required when we were simply hunting and gathering or learning how to make fire and water seeds. More...
How About A Jar of Happiness?
When times get rough one of the best things you can do is just reach into the jar and read about what made you happy. Randomly grabbing one of your random “entries” is best, as doing this will... More...
The Power of Purpose: A Hero's Story
Although not in place yet Michael’s vision is to create a foundation that will sponsor a number of scholarships each year in honor of fallen veterans, so as his son, Brandon. “We want to have a positive impact on those who put it all on the line to defend our freedom,” said Michael. More...
Top Ten Personal Finance Mistakes
There are lots of ways to make a great living. There are also lots of ways to not make great financial gains. Here are the top ten mistakes that people in the USA make related to their personal finances. More...
A Blog About Personal Finance Blogs
There are hundreds of personal finance blog sites. We thought we could sort through some and bring you a short list of popular and less well known but well-regarded blogs. Here are five sources of web-based personal finance information that we think are wise to consider: More...
Change Gradually: The Art of Gradation
Gradation is defined by dictionary.com as “any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner.” Innumerable studies show that true change takes time and shifting by degrees, whether it is losing weight, quitting smoking, developing a workout routine, saving money, or becoming a better partner. In order to truly change behavior—such as how you react or how you perceive something—first forgo the desire to be different in one giant swoop. Immediate change does not promote long lasting habits. More...
Practice Gratitude: A Why and How of a More Satisfying Life
It is virtually impossible to be fearful, anxious, or sad at the same time you are grateful. So, why not as a matter of course regularly enable and empower goodness in your life by expressing what you are thankful for? This does not require any more time or energy than you already have or expend. It is simply redirecting thought. More...
Changing Perspectives
One thousand years ago the pace of life was slower and the amenities fewer. But, we had then virtually the same innate forces we have today, in the form of hormones and autonomic nerves that trigger behaviors. We knew then virtually nothing of the physiologic “how and why” of those actions compared to the vast understanding we have today. More...
Discovering Meaning
Where do you find your purpose, your meaning in life? It lies at the intersection of what the world wants from you, what you want from the world, and what you expect from yourself. More...
Top Ten Spectacular Natural Wonders
Spiritual growth is facilitated in part by awe. We feel awe when we experience something larger than ourselves, something so grand in design that it defies explanation. Visiting and witnessing awe-inspiring places and things is like getting a shot of spiritual caffeine. More...
The Ten Top Characteristics of Happy Couples
Happier couples have many habits and behaviors that differentiate themselves from less happy or unsuccessful couples. The list below includes statistically-verified actions and beliefs that successful couples incorporate into their relationship. If you are not doing at least half of these on a regular basis try instituting just one this week. See if that makes a difference in the overall quality of your relationship. Studies show it probably well. If one works, keep doing it and then consider adding another in the near future... More...
Top Ten Quick and Easy Ways to Show Your Partner You Love Them (Without Giving Them Something, Kissing Them, or Saying Those Three Little Words)
“Well it’s her way of sayin’ she’s on my side An unspoken message that works every time When my brain starts smoking And I can’t even think All she’s gotta do is just give me that wink” More...