Every now and again, amid the media sea in which we are all awash with stories of violence, sadness and degradation, there comes a story which inspires us at the very deepest level. This is the story of an underdog, representing all of the values that can lead to greatness, even when the game is played in a corrupt environment and where money speaks loudest. But not in this case. This is the story of Leicester City Football Club, a British soccer club on the verge of history.

I am not usually drawn to sport’s metaphors, but this one is too compelling to ignore. Read the backstory here, and I’ll give you better than 5000: 1 odds that Kim Kardashian will NOT be the next president of the United States and that you WILL BE more inspired and energized to do great things after you have read this article.

This is a dream come true involving an inspiring coach and discounted, second-string players who confound the world by rising to greatness. Read the full story of how they pulled this off!

May 3