In this episode, the quote that we discuss is: Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi Brian discusses what being competitive in everyday life means to him. Patrick talks about why he thinks wanting to win is just as good as getting a legit "W". Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
The quote that we discuss in this episode is: A man who dares to waste one hour of time, has not discovered the value of life. Charles Darwin Patrick kicks it off by talking about how to get value out of the the 24 hours that we have in a day. Everyone gets the same amount of time every day, it's a matter of what you do with it. Brian talks about a recent trip to an assisted living facility where he was reminded that there will be plenty of time to watch tv in bed. Use the time you have now to d...
The quote that we discussed in this episode of Five Minute Motivation is: To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. Oscar Wilde Patrick discusses his respect for Brian's commitment to following through and attempting stand-up comedy for the first time. Brian pleads for all of our listeners to go out there and do the things that you've always wanted to do. The places you've always wanted to see...just go! Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!...
In this episode we discuss the impactful words of JFK. His quote: "Do not pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men." John F. Kennedy Brian talks about how life in general seems to be getting easier and easier through technology and time-saving inventions, but that may not be the answer to all of our problems. Pat discusses the benefits of hard work work work work work (Rhianna style) and how it can create stronger people. Thanks so much for listening, and we will see you in 5 Minutes!...
In this episode we celebrate the insightful musings of former US President Teddy Roosevelt. His quote, Believe you can, and you're half way there. That's all it takes! Brian recounts a story about not giving up on a weekend chore, putting up cabinets by himself. He was eventually successful. Patrick shares a story about being determined to fix his lawnmower, no matter what. He was not successful. Yet, the result is the same...believing in yourself enough to try until you either succeed or fail. ...
In this episode, we discuss the following quote: Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition, such as lifting weights, we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenge and adversity. - Stephen Covey Patrick relates some of his early career choices and challenges, and how he decided that "being a piece of shit" wasn't the best option for him. Brian explains why getting through a really tough day, when the world is crumbling around you, makes every day after that ...
In this episode, and in the spirit of the Thanksgiving and holiday season, the quote that we discuss is: We make a living by what we get, we make a life but what we give. Winston Churchill Brian and Patrick discuss the importance of using your skills to give back to others in your life.
This episode's quote: Patience is not simply the ability to wait, it’s how we behave while we’re waiting Joyce Meyer Brian and Patrick talk about how opportunities don’t just fall into your lap, you have to go out and find them – sometimes THAT’S what being patient is, is how your behaving and grinding it out for the next opportunity because sitting around eating Doritos isn’t going to get you anywhere. Thanks for listening...see you in 5 minutes!...
This episode's quote: If you don’t try at anything, you can’t fail. It takes backbone to lead the life you want. Richard Yates Patrick talks about what having a backbone means in regards to making changes in your life, risking failure, and doing the things you might not enjoy doing in order to make positive changes. Brian discusses the failure aspect of the quote, and how avoiding the risk of failure won't lead to personal gain, but embracing failure and actually seeking it may lead to self impr...
Brian and Patrick talk about how life is made of choices and it’s our responsibility to make choices that lead to finding joy, or otherwise changing our behavior to find said joy. Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, every relationship, your home – it’s your responsibility to love it or change it. -Chuck Palahniuk As always, please subscribe to 5 Minute Motivation, and if you haven't already told everyone you know about us...what are you waiting for??!...
In the episode, Brian attributes this quote to Melody Beattle (pronounced like Beatle), when it is in fact...Melody Beattie. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. -Melody Beattie Brian and Patrick discuss being thankful for what you have, and being grateful, especially when others may be less fortunate. Though we haven't read any of Melody's work personally, we feel we owe it to her to link her books here for mispronouncing her name in the ...
In this episode, the quote that we are discussing is about freedom, and what it means to live your life to it's fullest potential, avoiding the things that are out of your control. Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. - Epictetus At the end of this episode, Patrick mentions a powerful speech that he recommended our listeners check out. He remembered very few details about where it took place, who the man was, or when it was record...
This episode's quote: “There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” - Mandy Hale
This episode's quote: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain.
This episode's quote: Perserverance is the hard work you do after the hard work you already did. - Newt Gingrich
This episode's quote: Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be. - Abraham Lincoln A little bit serious, a little bit funny, we hope to inspire, motivate, entertain, and most importantly...get you thinking. There are little things that you can do for yourself and others every single day that may just make this world a better place. Be happy. Be kind to others. We'll see you in 5 minutes!
This episode's quote: Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi A little bit serious, a little bit funny, we hope to inspire, motivate, entertain, and most importantly...get you thinking. There are little things that you can do for yourself and others every single day that may just make this world a better place. Be happy. Be kind to others. We'll see you in 5 minutes!
In this episode, we discuss some serious, real-life decisions that can and should be made in the face of comon life struggles. Patrick recounts a time where he was faced with some major challenges, whereas Brian shares a less crucial experience where he struggled with raking his front yard (listen...it makes sense.) This episode's quote: "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass A little bit serious, a little bit funny, we hope to inspire, motivate, entertain, and mos...
The quote from the first episode was suggested by Brian. This was the first motivational quote that he can remember ever seeing or hearing. It was cross-stitched, a word that both he and Patrick couldn't quite remember, into a picture that hung on Brian's wall growing up. The quote is: "Don't wait for your ship to come in...swim out to it" Both Brian and Patrick take just 5 minutes to discuss what this quote means to them, and how it may help you in your life to take action and go after the thin...
