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Related Values: Motivation  Listening  Laughter 

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When we try something new, we are taking a risk. It makes us susceptible to criticism or even ridicule. These are often difficult times when a kind word of encouragement may be all we have to keep us going. Where would any of us be without people who believe we can do the impossible?



This commercial affirms the notion that in the big and small moments of our lives we have to remember to keep going-to live our dreams. Bon Jovi's anthem, "We Weren't Born to Follow," provides a triumphant crescendo for this public service announcement.

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Video Transcript

[electric guitar being played poorly]
Girl: That sounds awful!
Girl: Seriously awful!
Teacher: But a lot better than last week!
[guitar music]
[lyrics] We weren't born to follow…

Live Your Dreams. Pass It On.
A message from the Foundation for a Better Life

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Regina Hoelzeman 15 days ago from Morrilton Arkansas
Wow. Seen you on tv on a commercial. So glad I saw it. What a wonderful site. !
Angela Wagner 23 days ago from Adrian,MI
I was really bad when started, but now I'm better. My big brother showed me the beauty of playing the guitar. :-)
tyson about 1 month ago from lincoln nebraska
I always believe.
Abigail about 1 month ago from Beavercreek, Oregon
Very awesome, as well as very well-done, too. And if I was there, I would've given the girl a good telling off, and also told her, "I don't like the way you treat the students of today, like that kid there. And let me tell you something - that kid today might become the guitar player in a rock band in the future. You dig me, girl?" She would definitely look shocked there, while the guitar-playing kid and I exchange smiles and a thumbs-up. "Keep playing," I would tell him. "I like it." :) And the Bon Jovi song "We Weren’t Born to Follow" definitely fits this commercial very well, too. :)
Gorgi about 1 month ago from Florida
Never is late to learn!
Christa about 1 month ago from Durango, CO
Most excellent. We can all learn.
Connie Rodriguez 4 months ago from San Jose CA
That was not nice what Girl did to the boy playing with the guitar, but I love the video.
Irwin Nobody 4 months ago from Canada
That's exactly how I used to sound. Now, because I persisted...and still do, I shred. :=) Keep going no matter what!
Austin Davies 4 months ago from Medford Wi
The kid reminds me of my son always determinded.
janice 4 months ago from sioux falls
That would be how I sound:)
Jen 5 months ago from Harpers Ferry
This commercial reminds me of an event that took place at my youth group's Christmas party. A couple of weeks before the party, a girl in my youth group told our pastor that she wanted to play a song on the guitar for our group at the party. She said that she had practiced for many weeks to try to find the right song. When she did play,we could tell that she had practiced as hard as she could. But in the middle of of her song she said that she just couldn't do it and that she just wanted to give up. But our group encouraged her to keep playing, and by the time she ended her song, we all agreed that she sounded GREAT! I hope that she continues to practice so that someday, she'll feel really proud of herself.

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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.