Dream Foolishly

Steve Jobs was a dreamer and a maverick, willing to challenge the status quo and follow his big ideas. By playing at the intersection of technology and design, he transformed our society, disrupting the ways we communicate, receive information, experience art, and so much more.

It was his early travels to India and exploration of psychedelics that gave him a spiritual outlook. He used his innovations to push humanity forward, providing an example for all artists and dreamers to “make their own dent in the universe.”

Awaken in the Dream

At a young age, Yogananda knew he was on a Divine Assignment. Without speaking English, he followed his heart and his guides (including Babaji) and set sail for America to unite the East and West. Landing in Boston, he began to teach and lead those traveling the King’s Highway before moving to California.

Inspiring the nation through his lectures and writing, Yogananda was responsible for the creation of the Self-Realization Fellowship centers. Today, these sacred spaces continue to support countless yogis on their paths.

His “Autobiography of a Yogi” became an all-time classic, and was the book Steve Jobs was inspired by most, reading it once a year.

A World Game to Unite Humanity

Raised in Milton, MA, Bucky was a great-nephew of Margaret Fuller, the famous Transcendentalist. Decades ahead of his time, Bucky concocted a World Game, hoping to make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, without ecological offense, or to the disadvantage of anyone.

As a famous speaker, thinker, and inventor of the geodesic dome, he became known for the phrase “call me trim tab” which suggested that he — and man — could be placed in just the right position to shift humanity in a whole new direction.

Beloved Community

MLK was born to lead humanity. As a pastor’s kid, he was grounded in the Lord’s message as a young boy, devoting his studies early on to a life to service.

Overcoming a terrible stutter, King would deliver some of America’s most inspiring speeches on justice and civil rights. While sacrificing his life for humanity, he embodied a dream he called Beloved Community: a world in which humanity saw Itself as One.

His message was simple: “Everyone can be great… because anyone can serve.”

Heart of Compassion

Mother Teresa would go on to win the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize and achieve sainthood through her lifetime of service and good deeds. She truly lived the message of Jesus, opening her heart to all those that needed it most.

From humble beginnings, she was inspired by those that gave their life to service from an early age. She founded Missionaries of Charity, which has gone on to be of service to more than 100 countries worldwide. Her life teaches us both humility and hustle for humanity.

Truth and Non-Violence

Gandhi devoted his life to Spirit, his homeland India, and all of humanity. Inspired by writers who shared his values, like Henry David Thoreau and Leo Tolstoy, he used his intelligence, compassion and natural leadership to lead his people to freedom.

This frail but powerful man many times used the power of hunger strikes to rally his people and win over his persecutors. Putting his life in God’s hands, he showed us all the power of satyagraha, a life lived in dedication to Truth and non-violence.

Life is a Daring Adventure, or Nothing

Imagine a world where silence and darkness surround you. This was reality for Helen Keller,  who lost both her sight and hearing at 19 months old. Refusing to let her disabilities limit her, Keller became a powerful voice for for change.

Guided by her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller not only mastered reading and writing, but became the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree, graduating from Radcliffe in 1904. Through her writings, speeches, and career in global advocacy, she inspired millions to see beyond physical barriers and embrace the possibility of change.

Keller’s life testifies to the potential of the human spirit.  By transforming her silence into a roar for justice, her life exemplifies how our greatest challenges can fuel our global impact, and proved that a single voice can echo worldwide.

"The only thing worse than blindness is sight with no vision."

Doing God’s Will

Born a peasant in 1412, Joan of Arc’s Divine visions called her to lead France to victory in the Hundred Years’ War.  Her fearless leadership and unwavering belief played a pivotal role in lifting the siege of Orléans, turning the tide in France’s favor.

Captured by enemy forces, Joan was tried for heresy and burned at the stake, becoming a martyr at 19 years old. Her extraordinary life, and death, have inspired generations as a symbol of the power of standing up for one’s beliefs.

Joan’s legacy reminds us that true leadership comes from within. Her relentless pursuit of her vision for a better future for France embodies the true Spirit Hustlers represents: the strength of one can inspire the actions of many, and anyone, no matter their background, can change the course of human history.

Dreaming a New Republic

Belonging to the renown Transcendentalists, Margaret Fuller was a writer and thought leader in Antebellum New England. As America’s first female rights activist, she edited the Emerson-backed magazine The Dial, a short-lived but highly impactful magazine that spread their evolutionary philosophy.

In 1850, Fuller and her family tragically drown off the coast of Fire Island, NY, as they returned from Italy. Although her magnum opus was lost, both her Spirit and ideology remain very much alive and well today!

Moving Humanity Forward

President Kennedy was a dreamer for all of humanity. His timeless words and bold actions inspired a generation to reimagine their own role in shaping a brighter future.

Giving up a life of leisure as a writer, he rose to become the 35th President of the United States, leading the country through a period of immense challenge and change.

As a faith-based leader, he leaned on a Higher power to help him become who the world needed him to be. At a turning point for America, his charm, charisma and vision were exactly what the country and world needed to lead us forward.

Kennedy’s presidency was marked by his commitment to advancing civil rights, championing space exploration, and forging a spirit of unity and service by creating the Peace Corp.

Though his life was tragically cut short, JFK’s lives on. As a Hustler for Humanity, he exemplified what it means to dream big, serve selflessly, and lead with courage. His relentless drive to push humanity forward inspires us to strive for greatness—not just as individuals, but as a united force for good.

It’s time we Answered Kennedy’s Call Again!

Cultivating Togetherness

Arnold “Red” Auerbach played the roles of visionary, architect, GM, and head coach of the Boston Celtics’ dynasty from 1956-1969. During his fifty years with the franchise, he did everything from coaching the team, assembling its championship rosters, promoting the team in town and greeting fans after games.

Red truly was the Celtics. The winner of 16 NBA titles, he spoke to the “feeling of togetherness” as the key to his Celtics’ teams success. After all, basketball, just like life, is a team game!

Life is Art

Isabella Stewart Gardner was a socialite and philanthropist from Boston, part of the Boston Brahmin high society. She was known for her bold fashion and for bucking society’s rules.

Gardner was in love with art and traveled the world compiling one of America’s great art collections. She treated life itself as a canvas, molding hers into a masterpiece. Just like the museum she designed and left behind to the city of Boston… a masterpiece, indeed!

Levels of Consciousness

David Hawkins was a brilliant scientist and teacher that gave us a comprehensive and simple Scale of Consciousness.

Playing off what Tesla also discovered, that energy and vibrational frequency are what mattered most, his teachings are foundational in the study of energy and consciousness. His work teaches us that if we want to change our external reality, we must first change our own vibration.

Renaissance Man

Franklin was America’s first “Community All-Star,” a true Hustler for Humanity. Born in Boston, he escaped indentured servitude and claimed his liberty in Philadelphia, bringing a “brotherly" spirit with him.

He may be better known for discovering electricity, but it was his social science that truly changed the fabric of colonial communities. Franklin started his Junto Club, the first library and fire department, and instilled a spirit of community service and entrepreneurialism that inspired not just his hometown, but the colonies and the world.

Sit to Stand

Rosa Parks was a prominent activist and leader of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, she made one of the most prominent stands of the movement, refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. This small but intention act of civil disobedience would light a spark under the nation.

Parks teaches us that if are willing to stand — or sit — in speaking Truth or demanding our rights, any of us can truly change the world around us.

Energy, Frequency and Vibration

Tesla was both a renown scientist and a deeply spiritual person who saw that “the Christian and the Buddhist are saying the same thing. We are all one.”

He was also famously quoted as saying: “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, focus on energy, frequency and vibration.” Therefore, he teaches us that if we want to uplift humanity, we must focus on the frequency of the world we wish to experience together.

A Champion of Liberty

Garrison was editor of The Liberator from 1830-1865, risking his life to campaign for abolition leading up to and through the Civil War.

At a time when it was easier to avoid the issue of slavery, hidden away from Northerners but embedded in the fabric of America, Garrison took the issue head on. His weekly newspaper printed from Boston was a torch in the darkness this time period brought to African Americans and the nation.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Bill Russell was one of the most successful athletes in history. But through all the personal accolades, from NCAA records, an Olympic gold medal, and NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, Russell was known for being the consummate teammate.

In a time when being black in Boston made living more than uncomfortable, Russell gave his all for the Celtics green and the Boston community. He shows us how to be a humble champion, not just in the face of obstacles, but because of them.

Inventor of Basketball

James Naismith, a Canadian from Nova Scotia, was an instructor at a Springfield, MA. YMCA in 1886. Tasked with inventing a new game to keep the young men and women playing during the long, dark New England winter, his invention was basketball.

This simple game was an instant success, quickly spreading around the world in the coming decades. Today, basketball is played by hundreds of millions of people globally, uniting people across generations, ethnic backgrounds and nations.

Naismith shows us how the idea of a game has the potential to unite and uplift humanity.

Mamba Mentality

Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball legend—he was a relentless competitor and creative visionary who left an indelible mark on sports, the arts, and humanity.

Entering the NBA straight out of high school, Kobe quickly made his mark on the game. Over 20 seasons with the Lakers, he won five championships, two Finals MVPs, and an MVP award, earning a legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats.

Yet Kobe’s ambitions went far beyond the game. He was a champion of youth development through his Foundation, and an award-winning storyteller through Granity Studios, becoming a global symbol of excellence, on and off the court.

Even after his tragic passing in 2020, his influence lives on. As a Hustler for Humanity, he epitomized using one’s platform to inspire the next generation to rise. As Kobe said, "The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do."

Imagine the world as ONE

John Lennon was one of humanity’s most gifted singer-songwriters and became one of the greatest symbols of love and peace in the world. His best-selling single “Imagine” has become a global anthem for world peace that continues to uplift more than 50 years later.

Lennon fully stood in his Truth and used his music to express his deepest belief that humanity is ONE, leaving a legacy that has rippled across the planet even long after he’s passed.