Courage to Ask

“Getting what you want from life has a lot to do with the courage to ask. Getting a “no” is still better than hoping for a “yes”.”
— Martin Rooney

Motivation/Inspiration – Derek Redmond

This is from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona where he tore his hamstring in the 400 meters semi-final but fought through the pain and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. The incident has become a well-remembered moment in Olympic history, having been the subject of one of the International Olympic Committee‘s ‘Celebrate Humanity’ videos and been used in advertisements by Visa as an illustration of the Olympic spirit and featured in Nike‘s “Courage” commercials in 2008.
- via Wikipedia

This shows that pain (no matter how bad) is only temporary, and pride and glory will last forever.

Motivation/Inspiration: Green Street Hooligans

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I’ve never lived closer to danger, but I’ve never felt safer. I’ve never felt more confident, and people could spot it from a mile away.

Today’s inspiration comes from the movie Green Street Hooligans.

Things you will get from this movie:

• STAND YOUR GROUND – There will be a time in everyone life that you have to stand in front of something that scares the SHIT out of you and attack it head on. FIGHT AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.
• Brotherhood and Bond – Will you go out and DIE for your friend
• Step out of your Comfort Zone – Everything that you want is out of your comfort zone

Motivation/Inspiration: Jon Jones

Jon Jones

UFC Fighter and at the age of 23 has won the UFC Light Heavy Weight Title. Only after 3 years of professional fighting.

He is an example of how hard work and determination will allow you to live your dreams

Philippians 4:13 – I can do everything through Him who gives me strength

Time to play hookie

Well, its that time of year again.  The sun is shining, its warming up, the grass……and beer are turning green, and two senior members of my staff will mysteriously be “sick” for the remainder of the week.  In case you hadn’t noticed, it is march.   Mid-March to be exact.  Tomorrow we’ll celebrate St. Patty the usual way….by drinking ourselves into an old fashioned Irish stupor, slapping our women, and falling asleep in our own bodily fluids.