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motivational speaker stories: 7 news summaries

 Bush a Winner as 
 Motivational Speaker 

Former president tells crowd he relied on 'the Almighty'

Oct 27, 09 7:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - George W. Bush commanded a 15,000-strong crowd at a motivational megashow in Dallas last night, flanked by signs reading "Achieve!" and "Motivate!" but not by the pyrotechnics that greeted other speakers—Secret Service said no. Bush told stories of both "great and not so... More »

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Dallas • Colin Powell • motivational speaker • George W. Bush

pundit roundup

Bush as Motivational Speaker? It's Not That Funny

Ex-president's new gig elicits generates mockery, some populist cred

Oct 22, 09 1:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - George W. Bush's upcoming gig as a motivational speaker in Fort Worth has wags weighing in:
  • Jason Zengerle, New Republic: A bit "undignified," for sure, but remember that Bill Clinton and others make buckets of cash from speaking gigs. "At least Bush's buckraking is sort
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Goldman Sachs • Bill Clinton • motivational speaker • George W. Bush • former presidents • speaking fee

 Dubya's New Gig: 
 Motivational Guru 

George W. Bush headlines Texas 'mega show' with $19 tickets

Oct 21, 09 7:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - It sure ain't the G8: George W. Bush, nine months retired, is headlining a motivational speaking "mega show" in Fort Worth next week, which promises "more inspirational firepower than a stick of dynamite!" As the event's screaming website reveals, the former president is appearing alongside Colin... More »

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Rudy Giuliani • Fort Worth • Colin Powell • motivational speaker • George W. Bush

(Newser) - Sean Stephenson is 30 years old, 3 feet tall, and can’t walk without help. And that’s why he is a successful motivational speaker, psychologist, and former Bill Clinton staffer, the Chicago Tribune reports. When he broke his leg at age 10—his condition, osteogenesis imperfecta, makes him vulnerable... More »

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Chicago • disability • psychology • motivational speaker • Sean Stephenson • osteogenesis imperfecta

Opinion

 George W. Bush:
 Motivational Speaker

The Decider knows how to put a sunny spin on anything!

Aug 15, 08 12:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - “There are many things George W. Bush should do after his presidency,” writes Joel Stein of the LA Times, “most of which involve apologizing.” But since that’s not the Decider’s style, Stein has another career suggestion: motivational speaker. No one knows how to... More »

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satire • Joel Stein • motivational speaker • the Decider • George W. Bush

Living Life While Facing Death

Professor's 'last
lecture' inspires millions through viral Internet video

Mar 31, 08 7:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Professor Randy Pausch may be dying of pancreatic cancer, but a video of his “last lecture” continues to inspire millions around the world, the Independent reports. Pausch delivered his speech, titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” to laughter and tears at Carnegie Mellon in September. Picked up... More »

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cancer • cancer research • pancreatic cancer • life • Randy Pausch • motivational speaker • inspiration

'4-Hour Workweek' a Silicon Valley Siren Song

Marc Andreessen, others lured by call
to ignore influx of email and IMs

Nov 10, 07 2:27 PM CST
(Newser) - Tim Ferriss is an ex-kickboxer and tango champ, but he's ensnared the attention of some in Silicon Valley with a simple message: pull the plug. Techies like Netscape founder Marc Andreessen—ironically, an investor in attention-sapping chat service Twitter—have found solace in “The 4-Hour Workweek,” Ferriss’ tome... More »

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entrepreneurs • Silicon Valley • email • blogging • BlackBerry • instant messaging • Treo • Timothy Ferriss • The 4 Hour Workweek • motivational speaker • self help

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