Motivational Stories

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Every one of us has a dream. And every day there are people working to turn their dreams into reality. These are the inspirational stories that we tell here.

You’ll hear about the faith, hope and perseverance that helped these people achieve their hearts’ desire, the families that supported them, the adversities they overcame, but most importantly, in these motivational stories you’ll find the inspiration to do the same.

Recent Motivational Stories Updates

A smiling woman conducting a job interview with a candidate

These are tough times for finding work. But there’s hope, especially if you follow these expert tips.

by Nina Hämmerling Smith
, Weston, Connecticut
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The Mega Millions jackpot has more to do with hope than with cash, with dreams than with the odds. And even a little to do with faith.

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Why St. Patrick always inspires me with the spirit of tolerance.

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Break the procrastination habit! Here are 17 tips for getting things done when you need to.

by Lisa Marie Rovito
, Irvine, California
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Kelee Katillac

Our interior design expert shows Guideposts readers how to bring a bit of blue sky inside.

by Kelee Katillac
, Kansas City, Missouri
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How Peyton Manning’s next chapter will be the most inspiring story of the year.

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Bestselling author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon

Success and happiness are byproducts of working with passion and purpose.

by Jon Gordon

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Finding inspiration in the faith journeys described in two classic movies.

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Young woman laying on dry leaves and setting her imagination free

Here are 10 simple yet inspiring ways to spark your imagination and enrich your life

by Jessica C. Kraft
, San Francisco, California
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Turn gloom into blooms. Love shared is love squared. We call these little sayings “Hope-isms.” Have you met Hope?

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