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I'm gonna be honest: When someone says “do what you love," I usually roll my eyes and assume they've been to one too many Burning Mans or stumbled into family wealth. It's a phrase that's become so fetishized in recent years that it's hard to remember it has real meaning — and more importantly, requires real sacrifice. In this great TEDx Talk, Adam Baker doles out some tough advice that suggests doing what you love is possible, but only if you're willing to give up what you don't need.

If you were inspired by this TEDx Talk, I recommend immediately watching this music video. Because Annie Lennox.

It’s summertime, guys. Time to get serious about your music playlists before the random setting ruins your street cred. (“That’s from my workout mix!”) Because I understand Acute DJ Social Paralysis, I prepped a few go-to playlists with our friends at Songza. Go ahead, take 'em for a spin.

These empowering female artists span genres and decades, but they have one thing in common: They've all challenged the status quo and inspired others to do the same. Get motivated with this collection of their most powerful tracks and create some change of your own.

It's not a revolution if you can't dance to it. These songs about change mix powerful lyrics with potent rhythms. Get transformed while you march to a different beat.

The times have changed, but the power of a good protest song remains. This timeless collection includes rock and folk artists from the '60s to today whose songs stirred anti-war and civil rights movements and inspire the next wave of social and political change today.

I’ve had a lot of heroic moments where I face a bully and give them a piece of my mind. Unfortunately, they’re all in my head. Watch this kid do a very brave, very rare thing: stand up for himself.

Jake is now a junior in high school, and unsurprisingly, he’s doing great. Here’s an update directly from him:

"Bullying has had a big impact on my life, but since the movie I’ve made a lot of friends. Recently, I have joined my high school football team! At first I thought they would all be complete jerks, but actually they are pretty cool guys and have helped me through a lot of situations — they stand up for me!

"For other kids with autism, if you're getting bullied, try and tell them to stop and not give a reaction — if that doesn’t work, go to an adult. It might seem hard cause we can’t handle stress as well as other kids, but you will get through it and you’ll be awesome — actually you already are!

"Bullying does not make you cool — you might think you are on the top of the food chain — but you’re not going to be there forever."

Ashley Simon

His Wife Just Had A Baby. Then He Asked Her The Question That Changed Everything.

Let it gooo, let it goooooo!

We Tore Through Some Virtual Record Stacks And Made 3 Playlists That'll Get You Through The Summer

It’s summertime, guys. Time to get serious about your music playlists before the random setting ruins your street cred. (“That’s from my workout mix!”) Because I understand Acute DJ Social Paralysis, I prepped a few go-to playlists with our friends at Songza. Go ahead, take 'em for a spin.

A Kid Stands Up To Literally Everyone In His Class

I’ve had a lot of heroic moments where I face a bully and give them a piece of my mind. Unfortunately, they’re all in my head. Watch this kid do a very brave, very rare thing: stand up for himself.

A Woman Interjects When Colbert Comments On Gang Violence And Tells Him The Proper Way To Interrupt

Someone asked if 80s kids really 'roamed freely.' After 40,000 answers, the truth is clear.

Study discovers people don't age steadily, but in dramatic bursts at two specific ages

Gen Zers asked Gen Xers to share the things they don't realize will affect their life

Watch: Joyful 18-month-old toddler learns how to do the Maori haka dance

Researchers studied kindergarteners' behavior and followed up 19 years later. Here are the findings.

SNL sketch about George Washington's dream for America hailed an 'instant classic'