This is a great compilation of interviews with Will Smith.  I didn’t know much about his philosophy apart from a few soundbites I’d heard around the time The Pursuit of Happyness came out, but check out what he’s got to say.  His passion and his message provide a crucial voice for today’s world, where people often believe they are the victim of circumstances outside of their control (the economy, the government, et cetera).  Will offers a different, and refreshing, perspective:

Greatness exists in all of us.

Lay one brick at a time.

Focus on making a difference.

Represent an idea.

You have to believe.

Nothing is unrealistic.

Be willing to die for the Truth.

Protect your dream.

And one of my favorite quotes: “Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity.”