Motivational Mondays

Steve has been writing Motivational Monday emails and I have been begging him for a long time to post them on my blog.  When I say beg I mean the constant ask everyday.  But he's stubborn so it wasn't until he realized that a lot of emails were going to people's spam folders that "he" came up with the solution to put them on my blog.

So with that being said there will be multiple posts today from his past Motivational Mondays.  Here is was his first week.

Motivational Monday #1

Good day,

I hope this email finds you all well Monday morning on a cold and snowy day here in Minnesota.  For years, I have been thinking about writing short/long motivational Monday emails to those who are a part of my life.  It is a way to get my week moving and turn dreading a Monday into looking forward for the opportunities that are a head.  As I sat in church this weekend and again shoveling snow this morning, I realized that my thoughts have been thoughts for far too long.  Why wouldn’t I send out what I am thinking or how I feel to those who are a part of my life in one way or another?  Why wouldn’t I pump up those around me who are living the same life that I am?  So here I go…

I have been blessed to be surrounded by people from different cultures, backgrounds, and upbringings that continue to mould and shape who I am and will become.  There are people attached on this email who come from ALL walks of life.  Some come from single parent homes, some from the streets, some have been adopted, and some in the ‘traditional’ upbringing.  There are people on this list who have started their career by picking up cigarette butts and are now doctors in some of our most prestige hospitals in the United States.  There are people on this list that are educators, entrepreneurs, coaches, truck drivers, warehouse employees, doctors, lawyers, accountants, mechanics, salesman, professional athletes, and MORE.  The people on this list have something in common.  You are a SUCCESS story and you have the ability to make those around you better! 

In my profession, I come across a multitude of people and stories.  I recently had a co-worker share this clip with me.  

There are numerous messages that you can take from this.  I only listed two below.  I challenge you to take 20 minutes to watch this video and relate it to YOUR life. 

1.      Emmit Smith said, “All men are created equal.  Some work harder in pre-season.” What are you doing today to be great?  In my world, it is always preseason.  I am always striving to reach new heights in my life.  For you, it may be working out, rehab, taking your child for a walk or kissing your significant other.  It may be giving the person next to you a compliment, holding a door, or offering them something you have and they desire.  WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE GREAT TODAY?

2.       “Pain is temporary.  It may last for a minute, an hour, or a day, or even a year but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place.  If I quit, it will last forever!”  Eric Thomas  Our society accepts people who quit.  I refuse to quit and so should you.  I challenge you to conquer the obstacles you come across this week, month, or year.  YOU WILL NOT QUIT!

Eric Thomas said that when you want to succeed as bad you want to breathe then you will be successful!  I challenge you this week to make your ‘want’ of success become reality. 

Be well.

Respectfully,

Dus

Steve will continue to send out emails.  Please either comment below or send him an email at stevedus@gmail.com with your email address.