The 15 Most Inspiring Videos of All Time

We all love to be inspired. While there are many ways to be inspired, one great way is to watch a short video. After asking my thousands of followers and dozens of colleagues for their favorite inspirational videos, I've compiled a list for you of 15 of the best of the best. Here's to your inspiration!

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1. "This Is Water" - David Foster Wallace

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2. Jimmy Valvano's 1993 ESPY'S Speech

3. "We Are Pencils of Promise"

4. Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday - "Inch By Inch"

5. "The True Heroes" 1st Battalion 6th Marines

6. Susan Boyle 1st Audition on "Britain's Got Talent"

7. "I Am a Champion"

8. "Never, Ever Give Up"

9. "How Bad Do You Want Success"

10. "Miracle" Herb Brooks - Pre-Game Speech

11. Danny MacAskill "Inspired Bicycles"

12. Friday Night Lights "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts"

13. "Kid Gives Speech After Learning How To Ride A Bike"

14. Steve Jobs' 2005 Standford Commencement Address

15. "Duct Tape Surfing" Dream Came True for Paraplegic Mum

These videos inspire us all to be our best selves, to never give up, and to keep dreaming big. Now it's your turn. Which of these videos is your favorite? What video did I miss? How do you get and stay inspired? Let me know in the Comments section below, and here's to inspiring each other to do amazing things! Please do share this post with your network on LinkedIn to inspire them!

This video represents my personal inspiration:

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Dave Kerpen is the founder and CEO of Likeable Local. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of Likeable Media, and the New York Times-bestselling author of Likeable Social Media and Likeable Business, and the new collection, Likeable Leadership. To read more from Dave on LinkedIn, please click the FOLLOW button above or below.

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