Best Motivational Speeches
- J.K. Rowling: “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination” (2008)
- David Foster Wallace: “This Is Water” (2005)
- Fearless Motivation: “It’s Not Easy, But It’s Worth It” (2018)
- Jim Carrey: Commencement Speech at Maharishi University of Management (2014)
- Brené Brown: “The Power of Vulnerability” (2013)
- Steve Jobs: “How to Live Before You Die” (2005)
- Ellen DeGeneres: Tulane University Commencement Speech (2009)
- Sheryl Sandberg: Harvard Business School Class Day Speech (2012)
- Dan Pink: “The Puzzle of Motivation” (2009)
- Denzel Washington: “Fall Forward” (2011)
- Elizabeth Gilbert: “Your Elusive Creative Genius” (2009)
- Charlie Day: Merrimack College Commencement Speech (2014)
- Orlando Scampington: “The Pillars of C.L.A.M.” (2015)
- Vera Jones: “But the Blind Can Lead the Blind…” (2016)
- Jim Valvano: ESPY Speech (1993)
- Kal Penn: DePauw University Commencement Speech (2014)
- Charles Dutton: Speech from Rudy (1993)
- William Wallace: Speech From the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)
- Al Pacino: “Inch by Inch” (1999)
- Sylvester Stallone: Speech from Rocky Balboa (2006)
- Frank Oz/Yoda: Speech from The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Will Smith: Speech from The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- Kurt Russell: “This is Your Time” (2004)
Need some motivation for tackling that next big challenge? Check out these 23 motivational speeches with inspiring lessons for any professional.
