Being a teacher is a serious matter. As second parents to our children, they are responsible for teaching our kids how to read, write, solve math problems, and learn about the world. Aside from these, they are also tasked to impart to our children good manners and right conduct - which is why anyone who pledges to teach must understand the heavy responsibilities the profession entails.

This gem of a commercial created by 7-11 perfectly captures the essence of being an educator - giving your light to others in order to guide them on their own way.

The professor in this story noticed that one of his students lagged behind his schoolmates in terms of academic performance; the student rarely attends classes, and when he does, he tends to fall asleep. Seeking to find the reason behind his poor performance, the professor found out that the student had to support himself in order to survive. The young student also cited his being alone as a reason not to strive for success, stating that no one would be proud of him and his achievements anyway.

Clad in Wonder Woman costume, a Californian centenarian decided to celebrate her birthday the way any superhero would mark their special day.

On the day she turned 103, Mary Cotter opted to serve coffee, tea, and water to seniors at the Montclair Senior Center. Her friends presented her a Wonder Woman outfit, a fitting gift for a real-life superhero who spent the past 25 years volunteering at the senior care facility.

Indeed, everyone thinks Cotter doesn't need a cape to be called "Wonder Woman".

What is success for you? Is it a 6-figure salary, or affording a house and a car? Is it being able to shop until you drop, or being able to travel anywhere? Is it recognition, fame, or power?

In this heartwarming short feature movie from the Philippines, Kassie's definition of success was simple. It is to see her grandma Linda make chocolates and run her Linda's Angels business again, just like in the olden days of her childhood. Kassie was fond of helping her grandmother make chocolates when she was a kid, but saw the bitter reality when the shop closed down due to lack of customers. She vowed to her grandmother that she will return the favor by taking care of her.

Years later, Kassie has her own business running smoothly, but her success is even made sweeter when she fulfills her promise to her beloved grandma, proving she is always grandma's angel.