Everyone can use a little inspiration from time to time. Unfortunately, most of the lists of inspirational videos are full of cheesy garbage like Steve Jobs rambling about how he dropped out of college for 15 minutes. This list is different. I’ve scoured the internet like Sherlock Holmes on crack just to bring these to you. Check out these ten videos deemed most inspirational by none other than yours truly:

10. Monsters Get Slain By Ghost Mice

So, this is one of my favorite bands presenting a great story through the magic of song. If you can get past the singers voice, this one can really make you feel good. Read the lyrics as you listen.

9. Imagine – John Lennon

So I know this is old news to everyone, but honestly, the list would not be complete without it. Its a neat video too.

8. Playing Guitar With Feet

I’ve actually seen this guy at the OB Street Fair a few years ago. He plays guitar with his feet because he has no arms. If you’re a San Diegan you might have seen him too. He used to perform often at Balboa Park. Anyways, hes better than most people who have hand. This guy and this video are truly awesome.

7. Radical Honesty

Okay, so maybe inspirational is the wrong word for this one, but this guy is really one of the weirdest and for some reason most awesome people ever. Check out Brad Blanton as he presents his radical honesty philosophy:

6. Always Look on the Bright Side

Alright folks, now we’re really getting into the inspiration department. If this video doesn’t cheer you up, you might not have a soul. Check out the Monty Python crew doing their thing.

5. Always Wear Sunscreen

This one is truly a gem. The best advice ever given is set to some great music. It will make you smile, I promise.

4. Free Hugs

I know this one has gotten around quite a lot. If you haven’t seen it yet, you really ought to. 3 minutes and 39 seconds of hope for humanity.

3. Where the Hell is Matt?

I was shown this video at SDSU before leaving to study abroad. It’s powerful, fun, and of course inspiring. You’ll be wanting to do Matt’s quirky little dance all over the planet in no time.

2. We are the World

So, it was fun to make fun of the king of pop back when he was accused of being a rapist. Now he’s gone though. Fortunately he left us this gem of inspiration which will make your arm hairs stand up. Featuring the king, the boss, bob dylan, and so many more famous people. Try to name them all.

and… finally… the winner of the rice, the taker of the cake is…

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1. I Dreamed a Dream – Susan Boyle

You probably saw this coming. What can I say? This girl is an inspiration to the world. She dreamed her dream and showed the world that dreams can really come true. She was the underdog, she was laughed at, shes never been kissed, she lives alone with her cat (pebbles), and she beat the odds and put the cynics in their places. Much love to Susan Boyle, who inspired me to make this list.

Thanks for checking out this list. Now go dream some dreams and make them come true. Then, pass this list on to your friends and digg it. Lets get inspired!

Here are the runners up. They’re great but didn’t make the cut. And the last one, well I just like it. Here is a Peace Corps video, an awesome love song, and a song about wine: