Inspirations and Stories

by callum on November 10th, 2009

In the chaos of life, it is easy to become lost amidst a cloud of responsibilities, passions or ordinary day-to-day nonsense.

Once in awhile, your weary heart and mind will scream for a reminder of why you’re living, what you’re living for, and who makes it worthwhile. When that happens, please stop, listen, hear and behold.

Here are my inspirations. I hope they inspire you.

Callum Ng on the Canadian Olympic Committee website, Young Ambassador role

Youth Olympic Games

August 2010


Callum Ng, featured on the Olympics.org website          Feb 2010

Callum Ng, Olympic.org Youth Olympic Games story

Nike “Force Fate” spot, Pre-Olympics       2010

TV spot for Nike’s hockey campaign, “Force Fate”


Lewis Pugh, TED Talk       2009

Lewis Pugh details his polar swim, in a riveting manner.

Mr. John Wooden on true success, TED Talk

John Wooden, with all his wisdom in one 17 minute video.


Jorge R. Canedo Estrada, VFS      2008

One winner of the VFS “What Matters to Me” video contest

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