Never look back.
The quote in today's episode is: Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. Henry David Thoreau
Feb 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 49
Five Minute Motivation
We take everyday motivational quotes that you see on your social media feeds, and break them down into real world advice to help you to be a good person and make the world a better place.
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There is honor in what we do.
"There is honor in what we do, and there are no shortcuts." Cody Rhodes Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes [8] (born June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler , promoter, businessman, and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling as an in-ring performer and executive vice president. He is also known for his tenure in WWE . Rhodes is the son of wrestler Dusty Rhodes and the half-brother of fellow wrestler Dustin Runnels . After an amateur wrestling career that resulted in him becoming a two-t...
Feb 05, 2021•16 min•Ep. 48
Risen from obscurity.
"Men of eminence have mostly risen from obscurity." Maria Stewart Maria W. Stewart (née Miller ) (1803 – December 17, 1879) was a free-born African American who became a teacher, journalist, lecturer, abolitionist , and women's rights activist. The first known American woman to speak to a mixed audience of men and women, white and black, she was also the first African-American woman to make public lectures, as well as to lecture about women's rights and make a public anti-slavery speech....
Feb 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 47
Make yourself the best.
"Make yourself the best that you can make out of what you are...the very best." Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, was the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. in economics in the United States, and the first woman to receive a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She was the first African-American woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, following in her father's footsteps.
Jan 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 46
Study your mistakes.
"I didn't know that life was a series of lessons, that you have to study your mistakes." Patrice Gaines
Jan 25, 2021•12 min•Ep. 45
Attack life.
"Attack life. Take risks and live with unbridled passion, otherwise you will look back on your life with regret." Anonymous
Jan 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 44
Save yourself.
"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can, and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path." Buddha
Jan 18, 2021•12 min•Ep. 43
You should live.
"...you should live that the world may be better by your having lived in it." Clara A. Howard
Jan 15, 2021•15 min•Ep. 42
Believe in yourself.
Patrick relives the moment in his younger life where he decided that "he didn't want to be a piece of shit" (those are his words :) ) Brian discusses the abilities that you are born with, vs. the ones that you develop and the confidence you should have in the ability to achieve greatness through hard work. " Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." Norman Vincent Peale...
Jan 11, 2021•12 min•Ep. 41
Smile in trouble.
This one might be a little hard to swallow for some of the more sensitive listeners that we might have. Patrick and Brian both dole out a little tough love for the listeners that may be inadvertently getting sucked into the negative headspace that so many people are dealing with through this pandemic. It is our goal to help you put a smile on your face amidst these trials and learn from the adversity that we are all facing. Our inspiration comes from the following quote: "I love the man that can...
Jan 08, 2021•13 min•Ep. 40
Just an illusion.
In this episode, we talk about limits and fears...respect to one of the greatest athletes of all time, providing our insight for the day: "Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." Michael Jordan
Dec 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 39
Make the best of everything.
At the tail end of the holiday season, amidst the continuing pressures and stresses of a pandemic...it's easy to focus on the things we don't have, are unable to do or see, so we challenge you to focus on the things that are actually within your reach, and truly appreciate them. That's the spirit of this episode's quote: "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything." Anonymous...
Dec 24, 2020•16 min•Ep. 38
Fun is good.
In this episode, things get a little whacky. Before we even get started, a crow flies past the studio window carrying a slice of pizza, which was a first for both of us. Appropriate for the quote we discuss is: "If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good." Dr. Seuss
Dec 23, 2020•20 min•Ep. 37
Love it when people doubt.
The quote from this episode is from legendary Yankee, Derek Jeter. "I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong." Derek Jeter Brian recounts a paddleboarding odyssey where someone doubted his ability to make it back home, and why he had to prove that person wrong. Patrick shares a personal story about his former financial debt as a younger man, and how he subsequently paid that debt off, proving a coworker wrong in the process... Thank you so much for listening......
Oct 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 36
It never gets easier.
The quote in this episode is, "It never gets easier. You just get better." Sean Terry Patrick talks about how in the long run, the world doesn't really change all that much. People are people, and we are creatures of habit, so it is on us to become better and to adapt and get smarter and stronger. Brian discusses why you should avoid avoidance...instead of cancelling commitments and shying away from accepting new ones, focus on how you can be more efficient and take on more. We appreciate you li...
Sep 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 35
My life's most defining maxim.
From the extremely insightful, powerful, motivational mind of John Wooden: "This is my life's most defining maxim: Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming." Patrick expands on his idea of what "success" means to him, and what it does not. Brian talks about building your life as a highlight reel. If they were showing your greatest moments on ESPN, would you make the Top 10, or the "Not Top...
Aug 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 34
People matter too much.
The quote in this episode is: Don't let people who don't matter too much, matter too much. Wes Moore Patrick discusses the origin of hearing this quote in person from the author himself, and how it pertains to everyday life. Brian relates the conditions of today's social media landscape, and how you can avoid negativity in your everyday life.
Aug 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 33
Never say die.
In this episode, a random conversation in the open leads Brian and Patrick to discuss the classic film, The Goonies. In a last minute decision to keep with the Goonies theme in the episode, Brian changes gears and quickly googles a quote from the movie to break down. "If I found One-Eyed Willy's rich stuff, I'd pay all my dad's bills, so maybe he could get to sleep at night..." Mikey Conveniently, the quote mentions Mikey's father... The weekend after this episode originally published would be F...
Jun 19, 2020•13 min•Ep. 32
Don't criticize.
It's been a while since we've published an episode...it's great to be back after the pandemic has been keeping us from the studio. It seems as though we're not out of the woods yet, but feel as though we are safely providing you with some much needed motivation. With the country simultaneously closer, and more divided than ever before, there seems to be a lot of harsh criticism surrounding people's comments and opinions on social media. Before you criticize others, listen to this episode, and th...
Jun 12, 2020•19 min•Ep. 31
Never lose hope.
The quote that we discussed in this episode is: "Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger, and never last forever." Roy T. Bennett This is someone that we've discussed in the past, who continues to inspire us with his wise words. We felt it was very important to continue on our path to help motivate our listeners with a bit of positivity in a world of uncertainty. We hope you are well, and staying positive, and more importantly, spreading that positivity to those around you... Thank you so m...
Mar 27, 2020•13 min•Ep. 30
Strike yourself out.
The quote in this episode is: "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." Babe Ruth On the suggestion of Patrick's brother James, we open the format up a bit, and have a free 5 minute conversation instead of breaking it up in half. I think it was naturally pretty similar to our usual discussions, so nothing groundbreaking was discovered, but nothing horrible happened either. Trying something new just so happened to fit in perfectly with the quote from this episode. Patrick and Brian di...
Mar 23, 2020•12 min•Ep. 29
Be the architect of your character.
In this episode, we break down the quote: Every person is the architect of their own character. Anonymous Patrick and Brian share 5 minutes to discuss what it takes to build and maintain good character. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
Mar 20, 2020•9 min•Ep. 28
Own it.
Brian and Patrick discuss the importance of taking ownership of your “homeruns” while also owning up to your mistakes and “strikeouts”.
Mar 09, 2020•13 min•Ep. 27
As to hate.
The quote that we discussed in this episode is: I shall never permit myself to stoop so low as to hate any man. Booker T. Washington It is a strong word, hate. Patrick talks about the different ways to counteract hate, and the limits to which he would avoid hatred, and how to react to someone sending hate your way. Brian discusses how to address people with constructive criticism and advice before you turn to hatred as a more visceral reaction to negative things happening to you in the workplace...
Feb 28, 2020•15 min•Ep. 26
Never quit.
In this episode, we discuss a quote that may be attributed to Duke Ellington and/or Helen Keller. Since we are not 100% positive, we'll give them both credit. There are two rules in life. #1 Never quit. #2 Don't forget rule #1. Duke Ellington and Helen Keller Patrick recounts how even though he wasn’t the best at his first career as a jeweler, he never gave up and instead kept learning to get better. Brian follows up by talking about a job experience that didn't pan out, and that there’s an impo...
Feb 21, 2020•14 min•Ep. 25
Be kind.
The quote that we discuss in this episode is: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama Brian recounts a story of being nice to a customer service associate at a print shop when he had an urgent job to print, and how a cupcake could change the world. Patrick discusses how being carded at a Walgreen's was an opportunity to brighten someone's day, instead of being frustrated because of a minor inconvenience. Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in five minutes!...
Feb 17, 2020•19 min•Ep. 24
Something good. Something Right.
In this episode, we discuss the quote: The goal is not to be rich, famous, or powerful. The goal is to impact as many people as possible for something good. Something right. Tim Tebow Patrick absolutely crushes his take on this one. He talks about how he used to believe that he was aiming for the cover of Sports Illustrated, fame, fortune, and all of the things associated with it...and how he has adjusted his goals to make the most positive impact on as many people as possible. Brian reiterates ...
Feb 14, 2020•13 min•Ep. 23
Make the time.
The quote from this episode is: Time is a created thing. To say I don’t have time is like saying ‘I don’t want to’ Lao Tzu Patrick discusses the hidden, introspective truth that is the decision to either make time or not make time for certain activities throughout your day and your life. Brian talks about the little things you do throughout the day, and what their actual time value is versus their perceived time value. Load the dishwasher! Make your damn bed! Thanks for listening, and we'll see ...
Feb 03, 2020•10 min•Ep. 22
No regerts.
The quote from this episode is: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the things you did. Mark Twain Brian talks about how one of his major regrets in life is not having attempted the Appalachian Trail. Something that he has always wanted to tackle, and just might after calling himself out on this episode. Patrick talks about how valuable it could be to experience the world with the "eyes of a child"...meaning, that you see the world as a playgr...
Jan 31, 2020•14 min•Ep. 21
I am true to me.
Episode Notes In this episode, the quote that we discuss is: I can be me. I can be whoever, because I'm true to me. Tupac Shakur Patrick discusses how important it is to think for yourself, discover who you are and stay true to that. Brian reflects on his time in school as a kid and how there is always peer pressure within society. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
Jan 21, 2020•10 min•Ep. 20
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