We as humans imagine scenarios in our heads and have conversations about if things were different in our lives.  For example we’ve all had the debate about which you’d rather be:  blind or deaf.  And when you see folks without limbs you try to imagine how these people feel and how they function.  It’s a natural reaction and debate to have.

Well I just came across some amazing people who not only moved on, but make the absolute best of their circumstances.  It’s truly inspirational.  So the next time you are sitting on your ass and can’t make it to the gym because Beverly Hills 90210 reruns are on, think of these nine people.

Here are nine people who do amazing things without the use of their arms.

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I’m a guy and it’s impossible not to say that Tom Brady is an absolute dream.  Guy sits out for 53 weeks and comes out to throw for 378 yards on 39 completions in what might go down as the best game of the year.

What does he do next?  He completely dissed Suzy Kolber.  It was incredibly awesome.

All that and he’s married to a supermodel and will have a ridiculous good looking kid.   “I can’t hear what you’re saying.”

Jesus I’m writing all this and I’m a Giants fan.  Still though, you gotta respect the guy.

Let’s just hope Mr. Brady fairs out better in this game.

Anyone catch these two over the weekend?  First it’s Michael Jordan in giving what I would consider to be the most arrogant and spiteful acceptance/inductee “speech” I’ve ever seen.  First five minutes of it was half decent.  I mean you knew the guy was cocky, even a little funny at times.

But then?  Then Jordan goes on and on just bashing people and continuously trying to prove people wrong?  I mean what people are there to prove wrong dude?  You’ve been told you are the best player of all time like 7 million times.  Now you’re in the hall of fame.  What the hell else do you need buddy?

How about thanking your family instead of saying “I’d hate to be you?”  How about thanking your teammates other than just Scott Pippen?  I mean you don’t have to literally feel greatful but the class move is to be humble up there.  Thank people, not tell stories of your “fire” and what sparked it.  I mean mention the fire but for God’s sake be gracious up there.

And Serena Williams?  Whining about a foot fault?  Face it, Clijsters is back in tennis and I’m glad someone could challenge you.  Sit down, shut up, and take the loss.

Very poor weekend for these two.  They should be ashamed of themselves.

Golf isn’t the most exciting sport in the world but it certainly deserves our respect.  Not many people in this world have the ability to go a round of 18 holes and finish with a score under 72.  From hitting the long drive to the precision of a chip shot,  Golf has it all.  I guess that’s why so many people play the sport as a hobby.

It just kind of feels like a game that you’re always striving to beat.  But along with every great game comes great humor.  Whether it’s a bear running onto the golf course or a female golfer scratching her tush, there’s plenty to grin at in the PGA.

Here’s a look at the light side of golf, in pictures

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Have any of you ever been to a NASCAR race?  I’ve been to one and I have to say that the night before the race is pretty badass.  The infield is one funny ass thing to see. Tons of partying and tons of awesome rednecks.  But the actual race?  You get all adrenaline rushed for maybe the first five minutes and then you realize it’s cars driving around a track for over 3 hours.

Kind of boring.  However, if you get to witness a crash it’s pretty exciting.  But that kind of begs the question of why people attend these things.  Do they want to see a crash?  Are we that thirsty for violence?

Luckily in many of the crashes drivers turn out to be OK but wow, it’s pretty scary to look at.

Here are 10 pretty nasty NASCAR crashes

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Have you ever cried when the competition was so intense?  Sometimes the emotions simply get the best of you.  And crying as a reaction is certainly OK.  In fact if I were a coach I’d want players who cried on an occasional basis.  To me it’d mean they care about the game.

And even at the professional level in leagues like the NBA, players get emotional.  Whether it’s because they worked so hard to win and finally do win, or it’s because they’ve worked so hard only to lose, even these big guys get tears.

But sometimes it’s just the competition itself that can get a player rattled and cause him to lose his nerve.

Here are 8 videos of NBA players crying.

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People make fun of figure skating all the time.  You got the funny outfits and usually the men are subjects of ridicule.  But what one has to realize is that the sport is way more dangerous than people think.  You’re talking about hard ice and throwing a woman 15 feet in the air.  If she falls, it’s major trouble.

And I’m not talking about singles competition.  Those falls are generally pretty humorous.  Most times a person will trip, lose their balance, or simply land wrong on a jump.  They get up, we laugh, and we move on.

But with pairs?  The risk is much greater.  The man has got a ton of responsibility and the consequences could be dire if he screws up.

Check out the worst figure skating pairs accidents

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It’s one of the most difficult things to do in all of pro sports.  It’s professionally called an Ace.  But we all refer to it as the hole-in-one.  Of course this shot takes a ton of luck, but when you see it, it’s quite extraordinary.

And when you happen to see it in one of Golf’s grand slam events, it makes it even that much more special.  Have any of you ever hit a hole-in-one?  With the exception of maybe miniature golf, I unfortunately have not.

In any event, here are 10 awesome hole-in-one’s to watch.

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