I decided to make this post for two reasons. Firstly, because at a time when the news seems filled with stories of economic hardship and world problems, we sometimes forget the more pleasurable things that life should really be about. Secondly, as well as being inspirational, this video also has a relevance for business owners.

I first saw the video below over at outspoken media on a post by Lisa Barone ‘The Power of The Unexpected’ Once you have watched it you will understand why it has attracted more than 18 million of viewers.

Please let me know your thoughts about the video and how it makes you feel. It made me laugh, almost brought me to tears, but most of all filled me with happiness.

Special thanks to Jill and Kevin for releasing such a fantastic video. Read about their story

Thanks to Lisa Barone for her post The Power of The Unexpected which you must read

Twitter Prodigy for reminding me about the video and sharing another compelling story

Have you ever considered taking part in paid surveys as a way to increase your income? If so, this paid surveys guide provides several things that you might find helpful. It offers a good introduction to paid surveys, tips on how to spot legitimate paid survey panels and it also reviews some legitimate organizations.

The publisher of this resource states that “Online Market research firms are not looking for professional survey takers; they are looking for a diverse group of panel members with some spare time that can offer their opinions on the latest products and services.

This means that there is no rigid criteria for being eligible to take part in them and that you just need to be willing to share your opinions. Some people do manage to generate a significant income this way, but like most things this will depend on the amount of time and effort you can afford.

This paid surveys guide also has a section that gives the answers to common online survey questions like:

1, What kind of incentives are offered for taking paid surveys?

2, How will I get the surveys, and how can I make sure I get a lot of survey invitations?

3, How much money can I make by taking part in paid surveys?

If you know of any other useful resources related to paid surveys, or reputable paid survey panels that you can recommend please let me know and I could feature them here.