Five Minute Motivation

In this episode, we discuss focus and attention.The quote is:"A person who chases two rabbits, catches none."ConfuciusWe sincerely hope you enjoy this episode of 5 minute motivation.  We see the numbers, we know you're listening, and we can't thank you enough.  It gives us immense pride and affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

In this episode, we discuss a quote that addresses challenges in life.  The big ones, the everyday struggles, and everything in between being a matter of how we look at these issues and overcome them. The quote is:“life is just like a voyage where the waves of time push us forward”Abrar Ahmed ChowdhuryWe sincerely hope you enjoy this episode of 5 minute motivation.  We see the numbers, we know you're listening, and we can't thank you enough.  It gives us immense pride and affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

In this episode, we delve into one of our favorite genres of music to cull some inspiration from the prolific rapper Logic. Although, like other rappers, he may have borrowed the quote from someone else, so attribution may go to Buzz Aldrin."How can sky be the limit when there's footprints on the moon?"Logicand the full original quote:“The truth is, the sky is not the limit … I know the sky is not the limit, because there are footprints on the moon — and I made some of them — so don't let anyone denigrate and inhibit your lofty aspirations.”Buzz AldrinWe sincerely hope you enjoy this episode of 5 minute motivation.  We see the numbers, we know you're listening, and we can't thank you enough.  It gives us immense pride and affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

In this episode, as promised in the previous episode, we have a deep quote from a true musical and spiritual legend, Mr. Bob Marley.  Although, after further research it turns out that both Bob Marley and Bob Dylan may have repurposed the quote from the original usage by Roger Miller."Some people feel the rain.  Others just get wet."Bob MarleyBob DylanRoger MillerThere.  Everyone gets a little credit.  We won't take any credit for the quote, but hopefully you enjoy our take on it.We sincerely hope you enjoy this episode of 5 minute motivation.  We see the numbers, we know you're listening, and we can't thank you enough.  It gives us immense pride and affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

Good old Leo DV was a pretty smart guy.  Invented a lot of stuff, created some amazing art, and gave us this episode's quote..."I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection."Leonardo DaVinciAlthough Patrick only focused on the first part of the quote, we get the gist.  There are tough things happening to us all of the time.  We never seem to get a break, in fact.  What we discover after overcoming these obstacles and daily challenges is that we can't stem the tide of those gnarly aspects of life, but what we can alter is how we react to them.We sincerely hope you enjoy this, our 75th, episode of 5 minute motivation.  We see the numbers, we know you're listening, and we can't thank you enough.  It gives us immense pride and affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

We have to assume that there are various types of people listening to our humble show.  Those who know themselves well, and are striving to tweak and improve that person; and, those that are still searching to figure out what they stand for, what they care about, and why.  This quote perfectly captures the motivation behind both of those groups of people.“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”Dolly PartonIf you don't quite know who you are, get started figuring it out!  If you know exactly who you are, then take ownership and commit to being that person intentionally!  So simple, and so powerful.  Thanks Dolly!We appreciate you listening!  We've just passed 8,000 downloads, and we're extremely thankful for your continued dedication.  More importantly, we hope you are enjoying what we're putting out there, and hope you continue to do so.  Let us know who you are!  Email us at info@fiveminutemotivation.com  or reach out on social media!  Thanks again for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

This episode's quote is from an author named Daphne Rose Kingma.  She is an author of many books related to love, the loss of it, and the search for it."In the end, nothing we do or say in this lifetime will matter as much as the way we loved each other."Daphne Rose KingmaPatrick implores people to do two things as he reflects on this quote...one being to not waste one moment, the other to tell people how you feel about them, and to be more free with the phrase "I love you."Brian discusses quality time with his father and suggests that others find ways to spend more time with the ones you love.We appreciate you listening, and hope that you get something from each and every episode.  As always, we would love to hear from you if you have any feedback at all!  Thank you so much, happy holidays, and....we love you.  HahaSee you in five minutes!

Life is challenging.  And, if it's not...maybe you aren't challenging yourself enough.How you experience your day to day is very much about how you perceive the things that are happening around you, and how you choose to perceive them. In this episode we delve into a quote that discusses gratitude and attitude, and Patrick and Brian discuss why those two things are so important."Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices."Robert J. BraatheWe are truly grateful for all of our listeners far and wide, and we hope that (as we mention in almost every episode) you take the things that you learn or get inspired by and share them with others.  Share the podcast if you can, but more importantly, share the genuine positivity and generosity that we are trying to promote.This one felt good.Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes (sometimes 20).

The quote in this episode is:"There is no magic wand that can resolve our problems. The solution rests with our work and discipline."Jose Eduardo dos SantosThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes! 

The quote in this episode is:“Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.”Henry David ThoreauThanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

This episode is a doozy...or a doozie...however you want to spell it.  There's a lot here.  Patrick was feeling it in this one for sure.  His quote:"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently."Marie ForleoSuch a great quote, and so true in all aspects of life.We hope you hear it, we hope you absorb it, we hope you do it.Thanks so much for listening to another episode, and we'll see you in five minutes! 

This episode feels particularly powerful.  Do you agree?  Even a simple quote, relatively general in its scope, can lead to some very important revelations...and that's why we do this.  For you and for us.The quote that we'll be breaking down:"Life is a full experience." (see...simple right?)Tony Reali (Host of Around the Horn)We hope you've enjoyed this, and all of our previous episodes.  If you know someone that might need a little juice to kick start their life, their day, or their current mood...please share this podcast with them.Follow us on instagram!Email us! info@fiveminutemotivation.comThank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in five minutes!

This episode features a quote from naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America..."Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."John MuirWe hope you enjoyed the episode, and continue to enjoy our podcast.  Please be in touch, and share with friends and family!  Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote that we break down and discuss in this episode is:"I am the only problem I will ever have, and I am the only solution."Bob ProctorWe greatly appreciate you listening, and hope that after you do, you share with someone who may need to hear our show.  Thanks in advance, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote from this latest episode is:"The reason many people in our society are miserable, sick, and highly stressed is because of an unhealthy attachment to things they have no control over."Steve MariboliThanks so much for listening!  Let us hear from you at info@fiveminutemotivation.comSee you in 5 minutes!

The quote in this episode is:"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, you will truly know happiness."Lao -TzuThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote from this episode is:"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.”Abraham LincolnWe always ask that you find the common ground that you share with others, and today is no different.  Try to discover the things that you like about people before you decide not to like them.  If everyone attempted this, we'd have less arguments, less bickering, and more fun and enjoyment.  Sounds okay to us!See you in five minutes! 

The quote from this episode is:"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.”John BurroughsWe hope that you make the most of the time you have on this earth...we're thankful that you have decided to spend some of it with us, and look forward to more.See you in five minutes! 

The quote from this episode seems very timeless...“We don't laugh because we are happy, we are happy because we laugh”William JamesThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote-like thing in this episode brought to us by Patrick (not Pat) comes from Germany Kent:“How to win in life:work hard.complain less.listen more.try, learn, grow.don't let people tell you it cant be done.make no excuses”Germany KentWe really appreciate all of our listeners, and hope that our podcast does something to make your life just a little better...keep listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote in this episode is an amazing one.  Please truly let this sink in, and embrace the potential of putting this quote to action:“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing..."Helen KellerThank you so much for listening!  What's your name?

This episode's quote is:“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”Brené BrownThanks so much for listening, we hope you gained something from this episode.  Please hit us up with any feedback or questions, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote in this episode is:"Nobody is ever too busy. If they're interested, they'll make time."Time is our most valuable resource, so how you spend it is important.  How you phrase "having" time and "making" time is pretty damn important as well.Thanks so much for listening...tell a friend, and we'll see you in five minutes!  

In this episode, we explore the thoughts of the illuminated mind of Mahatma Gandhi."Happiness is when what you  think, what you say, and what you do, are in harmony"Mahatma GandhiWe really appreciate you listening, and can't wait to hear what you thought of this episode!See you in 5 Minutes!

From the archives of 2019, when we were still trying to nail down our format, this episode features a little more back and forth than our typical 2-part conversations.  As we begin the baseball season, it's fitting that this episode's quote comes from one of baseball's all-time greats...“Every Strike Brings Me Closer to My Next Home Run”Babe Ruth

The quote from this episode is:"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."Jackie RobinsonAs always we hope that this episode makes an impact, whether great or small, on your life in some way.  If it does, please give us a shout at info@fiveminutemotivation.com or DM us on Instagram....we want to hear about it.  Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in five minutes!

This quote comes by way of Pat's mom, sharing a billboard that she found with the following message:"Be brave enough to suck at something new."Pretty simple.  Pretty easy. Maybe something you should do right now?Hit us up! info@fiveminutemotivation.com or on IG!Thanks so much for listening, we'll see you in five minutes!

The quote from this episode is:"When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution. The undecided heart searches for an escape."Andy AndrewsWe want to hear about some of the challenges you've confronted!  Give us a shout at info@fiveminutemotivation.com or send us a message on instagram.  We'd love to hear from you.Thanks for listening, and reading this...(does anyone read this?) See you in five minutes!

The quote in this episode is:"Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself."George Bernard Shaw

This is episode #50!Thanks so much for everyone that has listened to one or all of our episodes.  We hope you are gaining something valuable from our efforts!  Keep listening, and we'll keep the quotes coming...Our quote in this episode comes from the Marvel movie "Dr. Strange":“Death is what gives life meaning, to know your days are numbered, your time is short.”

The quote in today's episode is:Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.Henry David Thoreau

"There is honor in what we do, and there are no shortcuts."Cody RhodesCody 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-time Georgia state champion, he followed his father and older brother's footsteps into the professional ranks and joined WWE in 2006, initially being assigned to the company's developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). After becoming a Triple Crown Champion in OVW, he was promoted to WWE's main roster in 2007 and remained there for nine years, performing under his real name and later under the gimmick of Stardust. During his time with WWE, Rhodes became a two-time Intercontinental Champion and was a prolific tag team wrestler, winning six tag team championships (three World Tag Team Championships and three WWE Tag Team Championships) with four separate tag team partners.[1][9] Rhodes left WWE after requesting his release in May 2016. (source: wikipedia)

"Men of eminence have mostly risen from obscurity."Maria StewartMaria 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.

"Make yourself the best that you can make out of what you are...the very best."Sadie Tanner Mossell AlexanderSadie 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.

"I didn't know that life was a series of lessons, that you have to study your mistakes."Patrice Gaines

"Attack life. Take risks and live with unbridled passion, otherwise you will look back on your life with regret."Anonymous

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can, and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path."Buddha

"...you should live that the world may be better by your having lived in it."Clara A. Howard

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

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 smile in trouble, then gather strength from distress...and grow."Thomas Paine (T-Paine)

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 

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

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

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 JeterBrian 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...we would love to hear from you.  DM us on your thoughts and feedback, especially if it is to help us do a better job.We'll see you in 5 Minutes!

The quote in this episode is,"It never gets easier.  You just get better."Sean TerryPatrick 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 listening, and apologize for the lull in publishing episodes.  We will be releasing more great content on a more regular basis, returning to our Monday/Friday release schedule.  Please let us know what you think, how you feel, ask us questions, give us shit...we want to hear from you.  DM us on instagram or send us an email at info@fiveminutemotivation.com.  Thanks, and we'll see you in five minutes! 

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 10"?Thanks so much for listening and hit us up on Instagram for questions or comments!  We'll see you in 5 Minutes!

The quote in this episode is:Don't let people who don't matter too much, matter too much.Wes MoorePatrick 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.

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 Father's Day, so Brian and Patrick discuss giving back to dads, and to others.Thanks so much for listening, we'll see you in 5 Minutes!

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 the quote that we are breaking down.This one comes to us from The Great Gatsby author, F. Scott Fitzgerald"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."That quote can and should be applied to so many situations that we find ourselves in today.How will you apply it?Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!

The quote that we discussed in this episode is:"Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger, and never last forever."Roy T. BennettThis 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 much for listening, and we will see you in 5 minutes!

The quote in this episode is:"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run."Babe RuthOn 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 discuss what it means to try something and fail, either once or repeatedly.  They talk about the fact that Babe Ruth wasn't remembered for his strikeouts, but rather his home run record, so therefore we should all limit the fear that comes from the risk of failure, and continue swinging for the fences...Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!