My top 10 musical motivators

In the face of unspeakable sadness in the world -- insert your own example, because there are plenty to go around -- I thought I'd share the 10 songs that get my heart racing, my motivating revving and give me the strength to keep on fighting. Warning: Some major schlock ahead:

• Don't Rain on My Parade -- Barbra Streisand
• Hero -- Mariah Carey
• Everybody Hurts -- REM
• Break Away -- Kelly Clarkson
• Beautiful Day -- U2
• Lose Yourself -- Eminem
• Feel Good Inc. -- Gorillaz
• I Won't Back Down -- Tom Petty
• Alive -- Pearl Jam
• Better Now -- Collective Soul