It's about how you take the hit

This motivational speech is from the movie Rocky Balboa.

It's about believing in yourself. If you watched the previous Rocky movies, then you know how motivational this movie can be. As he says in the video, it's not about how hard you get hit. It's about how you take the hit.

Life will throw you a lot of hits. This can be physical or mental. Challenges or setbacks will be plentiful throughout your life. The people who are able to rise up and surpass everyone else are the ones who know how to handle these hits. How will you react the next time you are knocked down? Will you complain about it? Will you stay down or will you get back up and get ready for another hit? The choice you make will determine the outcome of your life.

                                                           

Las Vegas - Queen

But it’s been no bed of roses. No pleasure cruise – I consider it a challenge before the whole human race. And I ain’t gonna lose. - Queen

No matter what life throws at us, we have the choice to give in or to dig in and refuse to lose.

Queen’s We Will Rock You | We Are the Champions is an anthem that proclaims our determination to keep moving – to keep rocking, in spite of what’s in our way.

Las Vegas 2009

We Will Rock You - We Are the Champions !!

Motivational Speech

Will Smith's motivational speech about possibility to his son in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness...Many times we will be told by other people that we can't do something...It can come from people who know nothing about you, strangers on the street, but, it can also come from people who you respect and love...When this happens, realize that although they are probably just looking out for you, they are really saying you can't do something because either they are looking at the person you are today and judging your capabilities from that or they are saying that because it's not possible for themselves...

You must realize that who you have demonstrated up until today will have little to do with who you can become a year from today...You can fail your whole life and still turn it all around by next year...As for people saying you can't do something because they can't do it themselves, realize that they aren't you...Your determination and resolve alone will help you overcome the limitations that they were never able to...When that time comes where you have achieved that goal you have set out to get, you will help those around you realize that perhaps it's also possible for them...

The Peacock

"Peacocks Rule"
Have you ever stopped to think about the peacock ??
He doesn’t look like other birds.
He doesn’t act like other birds.
He doesn’t put on a facade or try to hide who he is, though. In fact, he downright celebrates it !! Each day is a holiday for a peacock because he wakes up as himself. His self confidence, pride, and even arrogance make him one of of the most beautiful things on earth. He doesn’t just accept his originality. He doesn’t just embrace his originality. He struts his originality. Man, I love that...

I think Dr. Seuss said it best:

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”- Dr. Seuss

..."GIVE"...

We cannot GIVE what we do not possess.
We cannot LOVE effectively, especially if we're drawing from a depleted well.
We cannot COMFORT completely.., especially if our own hearts are in need of a touch.
We cannot LAUGH effectually with one another, if every smile we make is painful.
We cannot RECEIVE what we haven't learn to give.
We cannot accept JOY, if all we give away is grief.
We cannot accept PEACE, if all we know is chaos.
I know in my heart, it's time for us to do what we've never done, to achieve what we've never achieved.., but in order to receive this new level, this new life....
We must be willing to Give up those ideas, ideals, habits and attitudes that are of no benefit to us anymore.
Remember, We cannot RECEIVE, 'till We're willing to GIVE."

Ride out the storm

Life can be a turbulent ride and, just like once we are airborne, there may be nothing we can do but ride out the storm. When this happens we can be stressed out, nervous or even afraid, but that won’t make the bumps go away. The other choice is to decide, this is where I am, it won’t last forever, and maybe the bumpy ride is worth the final destination.

* "ADJUSTMENTS" *

 * "ADJUSTMENTS" *...."Just keep living and you'll soon have to make adjustments...
little changes to your dreams and aspirations...
compromises to your intentions and desires...
tweaks to who you will fall in love with.., or not.
For those that stand rigid, they will be broken into a million little pieces
of despair and hopelessness..,
so become supple and pliable in your understanding that making minor ADJUSTMENTS
is just Life."

Live life to the fullest

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You'll have your heart broken and you'll break others' hearts. You'll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them, and you'll cry because time is flying by. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, forgive freely, and love like you've never been hurt. Life comes with no ...guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. you just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, and smile until your face hurts. Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all, live in the moment because every second you spend angry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back.

In life you are going to encounter many obstacles. You may fall, you may just barely make it, or you just may soar over the hurdles. Realize, with every jump.. and even every attempt, you will gain more strength, more wisdom, more courage, and more drive. Don't ever let obstacles get in your way of life, because they are after all, a part of life itself. One day, if not already, you are going to be grateful for the things that have stoof in your way, keep on keepin' on.

“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.”

We all pursue something…

Throughout the seasons of life, we churn through cycles of pursuit. Whether fame and power, peace and abundance, fun and pleasure, or healing and forgiveness, we actively seek something at every phase of existence.

Often, we enter dry periods, where paying the mortgage is more important than contemplating the meaning of being - where self-sufficiency is more focal than selfless reflection.

And then it happens…

At some point in life, we catch a glimpse of the miraculous… maybe the mysterious. We contemplate our earthly origin or we grapple with our eternal destiny.

It could be the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, or a devastating divorce.

It could be the vision of a starving child
digging through trash in a street-bound slum ****

It could be the vision of a heroic soldier saving a child
from the chaos of a street-side bomb ****

It could be a massive, star-filled sky…or a tiny hummingbird hovering nearby.

It may strike as a monumental epiphany, or it may sneak up as an inconsequential flash.

Regardless, it happens, and the deep questions of life return – if just for an instant. A passion to pursue ultimate purpose, meaning, and truth are re-ignited in our soul !!

Who am I, really ?

Why am I really here ?

Where will I really be in 10,000 years ?

And, most importantly, where does God fit into all of this ?

Who is God, really… and how do I really pursue Him ?

Throughout the seasons of history, all of humanity has faced this same cycle of perplexity. Whether great thinkers or everyday peasants, our ancestors have all confronted the mystery of God. Some meet God and immediately walk away. Some meet God and embrace Him eternally. Some go forward with pursuing a relationship, while others retreat from possible engagement.

Yes, we all pursue something…

The SHOW GOES ON

I  chose this song because of its message and beat. There aren't too many mainstream rap songs that have a positive/motivational message so this song stood out for me.

"No matter what you see when you look outside your window, brown grass or green grass, picket fence or barbed wire, never ever put them down, you just lift your arms higher. Raise them 'till your arms tire, let them know you're there, that you're struggling, survivin', that you're gonna persevere."

No matter what other may say to you or how much they try to bring you down, refuse to sit and continue to stand strong. Even if life throws you a curve ball or no one believes in you, life will still go on and so must you.



 

I chose this song because of its message and beat. There aren't too many mainstream rap songs that have a positive/motivational message so this song stood out for me.

"No matter what you see when you look outside your window, brown grass or green grass, picket fence or barbed wire, never ever put them down, you just lift your arms higher. Raise them 'till your arms tire, let them know you're there, that you're struggling, survivin', that you're gonna persevere."

No matter what other may say to you or how much they try to bring you down, refuse to sit and continue to stand strong. Even if life throws you a curve ball or no one believes in you, life will still go on and so must you.

 I Want It All - I chose to include this song in motivational songs page because sometimes, we just want it all. Success isn't measured by what you have as the media would tell you, but if that's your goal, by all means, go for it. The big houses, cars, cash... these things have become the main symbol of wealth in our society. Although I believe the person you become is what defines true success, going for these lavish lifestyles at least forces you to think big. Just make sure if that's the dream you want, it's for you, not the people you're trying to impress.

Want it More

How badly do you want it ?? How badly do you really want to achieve

what you are working so hard to accomplish ??

When you get hit hard, you have an opportunity to answer this question.

It’s one thing to say you want to do something, or to be something.

But to walk through the pain; to get up and keep moving forward

knowing there may be more pain ahead,

is a test of your determination and resolve.

When you find yourself getting back on your feet,

you have indeed answered this question

and there’s no doubt you will keep moving forward.

I chose this motivational pump up song

because of the raw beat.

Just listen to it, just awesome...Enjoy Video !!!!

"The Fighting Spirit"

  Derek Redmond is a British athlete. It may not be the gold medal that made him famous, but the high fighting spirit that he showcased at the Olympics in Barcelona (1992).
Derek was in the 400 meters semi-final and everyone had high hopes on him. But during the last 250m, he stumbled due to the hamstring injury. He was in terrible pain.
He could have stopped right at the spot but he refused to give up. He stood up and finish the race with the help of his father even he was suffering intense pain.

Derek had portrayed the true spirit of perseverance. How about you ??

I hope you gain courage and motivation from his story. Enjoy the video

Our greatest glory is not in never failing,

but in rising up every time we fail.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lose Yourself

You only get one shot, do not miss your chance. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime. You can do anything you set your mind to. - Eminem

Poets come in all forms and in different voices. Successful poets have the ability to speak to their generation and reach them at the core. Eminem is reaching his generation with his compelling and honest lyrics which are filled with important life lessons. So, just in case you are not a fan of Rap music, I invite you to take a step outside of your comfort zone and listen.
Lose Yourself asks if we will be ready when opportunity presents itself in our life. The song ends with a positive reminder that we can do anything we set our minds and hearts to doing.

Motivational songs lyrics:

Pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel
Like you're less than, less than perfect
Exchange ourselves, and we do it all the time
Why do we do that? Why do I do that?

Made a wrong turn, once or twice
Dug my way out, blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss 'No way, it's all good'
it didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimated
Look, I'm still around

Pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel
Like you're less than, less than perfect
Pretty pretty please, if you ever ever feel like you're nothing
You are perfect to me

You're so mean, when you talk about yourself, you were wrong
Change the voices in your head, make them like you instead
So complicated, look happy, you'll make it
Filled with so much hatred, such a tired game
It's enough, I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same

*repeat chorus

The whole world's scared so I swallow the fear
The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer
So cool in line, and we try try try,
But we try too hard and it's a waste of my time
Done looking for the critics, cause they're everywhere
They don’t like my jeans, they don't get my hair
Exchange ourselves, and we do it all the time
Why do we do that? Why do I do that?
Why do I do that?

It's A Beautiful Life

It's A Beautiful Life - I chose this motivational song because of its upbeat tempo as well as the message of life being beautiful. If you put all your worries and troubles aside for just a minute and just focus on all good things about life, you'll realize just how precious and awesome life is. If you just take the time to notice what's beautiful about life instead of what's ugly about it, you'll begin to realize that life is too short to not live it fully. There's so much life to experience, yet so little time. Embrace, enjoy, and make the best of it while you still can.

"ACCURACY" is the ability to perform a task or live life with precision. We must learn to give attention to details. Trust is good but sometimes trust can be blind. Accuracy keeps you dialed into clarity of observation and the acuteness of hearing. We so desire to raise others up but accuracy will protect the future. Learning this has been difficult!
Live life with accuracy !!!!

"CHANGE" is a fact of life. It can not be avoided or denied. It will come. It does not need an invitation or permission. We understanding change does not necessarily destroy standards when the change is initiated by God. When it's "God change" it always means growth, development, and health. God knows best where we are and where we need to be and He as the ability to help us get there.

Whatever you wish there was more of ,

be that.

Whatever you want your relationships and friendships to be ,

be that.

Whatever you want the world to be ,

be that.

If you want there to be less fear and more love in the world,

start with yourself.

If you want ther to be less stress anxiety ,

depression and tension in the world,

start with yourself.

If you want the world to be a more peaceful place, fairer,

more generous and compassionate ,

start with yourself.