How often do we dismiss kids? They’re always too little and too inexperienced to be taken seriously. We consider them  too young to understand anything of great importance. Yet with most children there is more than meets the eye. They really are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. My four year old nephew  blows my mind with how alert and smart he is.  Kids actually learn so much faster than adults, but how often do we stop and listen to what they have to say?

I think kids can do some truly amazing things, they just need someone who believes in them enough, and gives them a chance to try. Here are some fascinating young people that will inspire you and prove to you that incredible things can come in very small packages.

Adora Svitak is considered to be the most clever kid in the world. She’s just your everyday little girl genius, giving a lecture to intelligent scholars.

Charlie Simpson raises 100,000 to help Haiti, oh yeah…. he’s only 7 years old.

Laura Dekker breaks a world record by sailing around the world alone.  At only 14 she traveled around the world by herself and made a movie about it.

Greg Grossman started working in kitchens at 8, then at 12 started his own cooking and catering business. No big deal just your average 12 year old getting a jump start on his career.

Brooke, only 11 has already set 4 climbing world records!  …..And I can’t even climb a tree.

So Jake Barnett is a self taught genius studying for his Masters Degree in Quantum Physics. He is now 14 and has the possibility of winning the Nobel prize…. wait What?!?

Akiane Kramarik, my personal fave, is a self taught artist. Her paintings are just stunning. She started at 8 and over the years shes gotten better and better. Go check out her recent artwork!

This 7 year old Elias is an incredibly talented pianist! So adorable, he is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Angelina Jordan’s voice transports me to a different time. Her unique,  jazzy  sound is so mature, compared to her 8 year old body. How is this even possible? Mind blown.

And then theres this little girl in Ukraine, Emily Moskalenko. How does she dance like that?

Just skip to 6:00 mins to see her impressive moves.

Jackie Evancho started at 9 and sings opera like a professional. Her voice sounds like the voice of an angel, and yet she is so humble.

I hope this inspires you to do something you’ve always wanted to do! If these kids can do it… so can you. Just find someone who will believe in you and encourage you.