You might not agree with every person on my list, however I am sure you will find some unknown people to you who might inspire you.

Copying successful people is one of the best ways to copy success behaviours. Those that have Wikipedia pages or official websites I have provided a link,and for the others I will look for other online resources. This is not written in any order. Sit back and enjoy the ride

1) Helen Keller June 27, 1880 – 1 June 1968 Deaf and Blind at 19 months old, Writer and Activist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Keller

2) Harriet Tubman 1820 – 10 March 1913 Abolitionist, humanitarian, spy for the union during the Civil War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman

Leonardo Davinci 15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519 Scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, painter, sculptor, architect, musician and writer. A jack of all trades. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Davinci

Madame CJ Walker 23 December 1867 – 25 May 1919 Entrepreneur and Philanthropist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_C._J._Walker

5) Sekai Holland Human rights activist http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/bashed-but-unbeaten-sekai-holland-refused-to-cry/2007/03/23/1174597885848.html http://www.anarkismo.net/article/5127

6) Warren buffett Born 30 August 1930 investor, businessman and philanthropist http://www.warrenbuffett.com/

7) Marie curie 7 November 1867 – July 4 1934 Pioneer in the field of Radioactivity. Won of two Nobel peace prizes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curie

Harvey milk May 22, 1930 – 27 November 1978 First Gay Person to Be elected
into politics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk

9) Mbuya Nehanda c1840-1898 Spirit Medium of the zezuru people Inspired a revolt against the British colonial power http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nehanda_Nyakasikana

10) Paul Williams Helped Sierra Leon’s Poorest Children http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/peopleandpower/2008/07/200872065058846193.html

11) Gemma Sisia Founder of the school of St Jude In Tanzania Africa for the poor smart kids. http://www.schoolofstjude.co.tz/

12) Joan Of Arc c. 1412′ 30 May 1431 Led the French army through many victories against Britain. Catholic Saint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Arc

13) Oprah Winfrey born January 29, 1954 Media Mogul, Philanthropist www.oprah.com/

14) Malcolm X May 19, 1925 – 21 February 1965 Activist http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/about/bio.htm

15) Abigail Adams 11 November 1744 – 28 October 1818 Wife of second president of America. Offered her husband advice on his career and politics. Known to write numerous letters to each other giving each other advice. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Adams

16) Sojourner truth 1797 TO November 26, 1883 Abolitionist and Women’s activist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth

17) Mother Theresa born 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997 Catholic nun ministered to the poor, orphaned, sick and dying for decades http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa

18) Josephine Bakhita 1869 – Feb 8 1947 Catholic Saint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Bakhita

19) Maya Angelou Born 4 April 1928 playwright, memoirist, Poet, author, producer, activist http://www.mayaangelou.com/

20) Queen Latifah born March 18, 1970 American actress, singer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah

21) Martin Luther king Jnr 15 January 1929 – April 4 1968 Activist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_king

22) John Adams Oct 30 1735 – Jul 4 1826 2nd president of the USA. Amongst America’s Founding Fathers. The only founding father who didn’t own slaves http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams

23) Andrew Carnegie November 25 1835 – 11 Aug 1919 Scottish American industrialist, businessman, and a major philanthropist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie

24) Rosa parks Feb 4 1913 – Oct 24 2005 American civil rights activist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_parks

25) Cynthia McKinney born 17 March 1955 2008 Green Party Presidential Nominee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_McKinney

26) Grace Kwinjeh Activist For Zimbabwe People http://www.nehandaradio.com/kwinjewoman120407.html

27) Josephine Baker 3 June 1906 – 12 April 1975 Entertainer http://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/

28) Frida July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954 Mexican Painter http://www.fridakahlo.com/bio.shtml

29) Thomas Edison Feb 11 1847 – 18 October 1931 Inventor and Businessman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_edison

30) Miriam Makeba 4 March 1932 – November 10 2008 Singer, Civil Rights Activist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_makeba

31) Albert Einstein March 1879 – 18 April 1955 theoretical physicist born in German. http://einstein.biz/

32) Abraham Lincoln 12 February 1809 – 15 April 1865 16th President of America, ended slavery together with key members in the civil war http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln

33) Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf born October 29 1938 Liberian President http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Johnson-Sirleaf

34) Napoleon hill 25 October 1883-8 November 1970 Personal Success Author http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napolean_Hill

35) Steve Pavlina Self-help writer, speaker, entrepreneur www.Stevepavlina.com

36) Mahatma Gandhi 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948 important spiritual leader for India and leader of the Indian independence movement http://www.mkgandhi.org/main.htm

37) Nelson Mandela born July 18 1918 1st South African Black President to be elected in a fully democratic election http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_mandela

38) Che Guevara June 14 ,1928 – 9 October 1967 Argentinian Marxist revolutionary, politician, writer, military theorist, and guerrilla leader http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guavera

Constance Briscoe One Of The first Black Female Recorders.Barrister who wrote about her incredibly tough childhood in two memoirs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constance_Briscoe

40) David Simon born 1960 author, journalist, writer/producer of tv series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Simon

41)Cupcake Brown american known for her life memoir “A Piece Of Cake” http://www.cupcakebrown.com

Ed Burns Television Writer And Author http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Burns

43) Richard Branson born July 18 1950 Industrialist Known For The Virgin Brand Of Companies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson

44) Anne Frank 12 June 1929 – early March 1945 Got worldwide fame after her death following the publication of her diary which talks about her experiences hiding in the Netherlands in World War II. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_frank

45) Dalai Lama Born July 6 1935 spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenzin_Gyatso

46) Amelia Earhart 24 July 1897 – missing 2 July 1937, declared dead 5 January 1939 aviation pioneer, and author. Earhart receive the Distinguished Flying Cross. Became The First Woman To Do So http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart

47) Harriet Beecher Stowe 14 June 1811 – July 1, 1896 Abolitionist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Beecher_Stowe

48) Henry Ford July 30, 1863 – 7 April 1947 Ford Motor Company Founder http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_ford

49) Stan Tookie Williams 29 December 1953 – 13 December 2005 Convicted Murderer, One Of The Founders of the Crepes gang and Nominee Of The Nobel Peace Prize http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Tookie_Williams

50) Booker T Washington April 5, 1856 – 14 November 1915 writer, orator and leader of the black american community http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T_Washington

The inspiration from this people is huge I hope you take this away with you. This list is for you to have a reference point to learn more about inspirational people and what they do. This is to your life and success.

1. PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS- A rages to riches story about a man who goes for his dreams and wont let his circumstances get in the way

2. REMEMBER THE TITANS- during the 70s the black and white school is closed and they are sent to an integrated school. Through all the racial tension a black coach is chosen to head the newly segregated football team

3. FOREST GUMP- The story of a man with a low IQ who rose above his challenges, and proved that determination, courage, and love are more important than intellectual ability

4. THE COLOR PURPLE-Its based on the life and trials and tribulations of an African American woman in the early 1900’s

5. RUDY: About a huge football fan who always wanted to play for the Notre Dame Football team. He is told he is too small for the game but he perseveres on

6. ALI-Based on the true story of great boxing champion Muhammad Ali

7. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL-It’s the story of a funny and carefree Jewish man who uses his comic talent to protect his son from the realities of Nazi occupation

8. BRAVEHEART-Story of William Wallace a peasant who unites the 13th Century Scottish in their battle to overthrow the English rule.

9. ERIN BROKONVICH- About an unemployed single mother who becomes a legal assistant and almost on her own brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply.

10. THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION- Two men in prison bond over a number of years, they find eventual redemption through acts of decency.

11. REDEMPTION: The Stan Tookie Williams Story- About the founder of the street gang the crepes and how in prison he found redemption. On death row he is able to find redemption

12. THE HURRICANE- The story of a talented boxer who is wrongly convicted of murder and his fight for his innocence

13. BILLY ELLIOT- 11 year old boy who leaves the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials as well triumphs as he perseveres to change his family’s narrow minded set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his own feet

14. A BEAUTIFUL MIND-A bio of the rise of John Forbes Nash Jr., a math genius able to solve problems that baffled the greatest of minds. And how he was able to overcame years of suffering from schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize in 1994

15. GANDHI-True story about Mohandas Gandhi a prominent Indian leader

16. CHARIOTS OF FIRE- Is a true story of British athletes preparing for and competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

17. PHILADELPHIA- Is a movie dealing with HIV/AIDS and homosexuality and it highlights the homophobic and stigma of the two

18. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES- Its a recollection movie where an older lady recalls the story of two women their trials and tribulations and lifelong friendship

19. RAIN MAN- About a selfish man who finds out his father left his millions of dollars to an older brother he didn’t even know existed

20. THE NOTEBOOK- A beautiful love story which lasts decades

21. TITANIC- Is a movie set on the ill fated Titanic ship and its about a love story that develops on the ship

22. SEA BISCUIT- True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation

23. RAY-True life story of Ray Charles and his amazing story of overcoming the impossible

24. PAY IT FORWARD- About the miraculous story of how a young boy changes the lives of many people through the simple act of good deeds

25. THE BUCKET LIST- About two old timers who decide to do all the things they have always wanted to do before they die of their terminal illnesses

26. MILK- About the life of Harvey Milk the first openly gay man elected to public office in America in the 70s. It is about his impact on the gay rights movement. One of the best movies I have ever seen.

27. COACH CARTER- About a high school coach who perseveres in changing the lives of his students who have bad attitudes towards life in general.

28. RADIO- About a shy mentally challenged man who inspires a community

29. FREEDOM WRITERS- About a teacher who teachers rough inner city kids who fights to make a difference in the students lives and set them on a better path

30. NORMA REA- About a mill worker in a southern textile company who stands up for the better working conditions of her workers and herself.

31. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK- Based on the life of Anne Frank who hides from the NAZI during the invasion

32. GLORY : The story of the first company of black soldiers in the American civil war

33. LIFE SUPPORT- the story of a mother with AIDS who overcomes crack addiction becomes an AIDS activist in her community

34. BABE- A pig which is raised by sheep dogs learns how to herd sheep

35. WHATS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT- The amazing life story of the great entertainer Tina Turner and the amazing obstacles that she overcame

36. HOTEL RWANDA- The true life story of a man who sheltered thousands of Rwandans during the Rwandan genocide from danger and death

37. G1 JANE- Is about the first woman in allowed in the navy seals and huge obstacles in her way

38. TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD- Based in racially torn 1939 Alabama and its about the hearing of a black man accused of raping a white woman

39. GLORY ROAD- Is based on the true story of the first all black basketball line-up for the 1966 NCAA national basketball championship title

40. SARAFINA- About the Soweto youth riots against apartheid in South Africa

41. AMISTAD- Is about an 1839 mutiny of slaves on a slave ship

42. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE- The story of a slum kid who grows up and plays the Indian version of Who wants to be a millionaire

43. AMERICAN HISTORY X- A reformed Neo-Nazi comes out of prison and tries to stop his younger brother going the same path he did

44. THE PIANIST- A pianist tries to survive the Nazi invasion

45. SCHINDLERS LIST- Based on the true story of the business man Oscar Schindler who saves thousands of Jews from the Nazi machine during world war 2

46. BOYS DON’T CRY- A story about the courage to be who you truly are in the midst of horrible opposition

47. CHOCOLAT- About a mother and daughter who move into a conservative narrow minded French town in 1960 and shake things up

48. MALCOLM X- The true life story of Malcolm X an influential black human rights activist

49. OLIVER TWIST- Based on Charles Dickens movie about a young orphan boy and the troubles he finds as he tries to survive in a harsh world

50. THE JESSE OWENS STORY- The true story about Jesse Owens the African American athlete who proved Hitler wrong about the Aryan physical superiority

I love these movies. If you have not seen some of them check them out you have nothing to lose. To your life!