Tag: motivation

Some Random Observations

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Well, it’s the last day of April. So now we move past April showers into May flowers, right?

Anyway, Pinterest dished up some fun images today that I wanted to share.

As many of you know, I love cycling. This little collection of drawings delighted me deeply.

And I’ve felt the delight of this one:

This was from an ad, but really felt cool. When I was living the hardcore “bike life”, u-locks were a bit of a pain to manage. I either had mine tucked in a backpack or mounted to my downtube. Neither were optimal. Then I came across one of these:

I would’ve LOVED this back in the day!

Seeing this makes me miss those days and make me want to up my biking game.

Now for a wee shift. I found this motivational statement that deeply resonates with me.

Thanks for reading! I hope you have a fantastic last day of April and launch into a May that meets all your needs and drives you forward.

Happy Monday!

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As I’m fond of bicycles and libraries, this image spoke to me well.

I hope you are well, and that your new week is filled with joy and vibrance.

A Wee Bit of Motivation

Carl Setzer

I find this quote by Sun Tzu very apt. Don’t believe you are entitled to success. Seek to earn it. That is the path. Or, as is popular in the current Zeitgeist (which is a bit redundant, I guess), “this is the way”.

An evening haiku: Boldness of Vision

Carl Setzer

boldness of vision

living the best possible life

longing for springtime

What’s Your Self-Love Language?

Carl Setzer

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I’ve heard about our language of self love recently. Fortuitously I stumbled upon this graphic that, in my estimation, explains the different types well. 

One thing I’ve been focusing on lately: deliberately doing things that give me energy. Part of Stephen Covey’s “Sharpening Your Saw”.  These deliberate actions that help you get better, recharge you, ensure you have the energy to accomplish your goals. 

I want my life filed with vigor and joy. Seeking out what fuels my soul is critical. I don’t want to simply be drifting from exhausted night to exhausted morning. This list helps guide me regarding those actions. 
Do you find it helpful? I’d love to hear your thoughts. 

Possibilities Abound: Today’s Haiku 

Carl Setzer

a new day begins

possibilities abound

the pre-dawn silence

A Monday Thought For You

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Today is a gift worthy of thoughtful consideration. What will you do with it?

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Our fears lie

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The lie of our fears:

We’d rather face our regrets

Than fail at passion 

It is important to learn the lies our psyche tells us. This holds us back from soi very much. Let’s stand against this together, shall we? 

Watch “Watch This Before You Make Another Decision” on YouTube

Carl Setzer

Ah, good ol’ Gary V! I deeply appreciate his raw “get the fuck off your ass and get to work” videos. See, I dive deep into over-thinking. Churnimg through “what-ifs” is reflexive. And second guessing my choices? I’m a master at that, too. And it drives me nuts. I KNOW it’s a waste. I KNOW you can’t know how any choice would play out differently. Yet my brain churns through this nonsense. These videos are a good reminder to be vigilant against that and stop that waste of energy, that degradation of confidence. Forward! Move forward. Move, and forward. Don’t look back.

It’s Monday morning: what will you do?

Carl Setzer

Another week begins

Now, what are you going to do

To make yourself grow?