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Five Minute Motivation
by Patrick Giarelli and Brian Donovan
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.
Episodes
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Chasing rabbits.
In this episode, we discuss focus and attention. The quote is: "A person who chases two rabbits, catches none." Confucius 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...
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Life is just like a voyage.
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...
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The sky is NOT the limit.
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…
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Feel the rain.
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...
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Smile in trouble.
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 DaVinci Although Patrick only focused on the first...
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Find out who you are.
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...
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In this lifetime.
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 Kingma Patrick implores…
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Gratitude and attitude.
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…
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There is no magic wand.
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 Santos Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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Have friends at a distance.
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 Thoreau Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally.
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 Forleo Such a great quote, and so true in all…
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Life is a full experience.
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...
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Break clean away.
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...
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I am the only problem I will ever have.
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 Proctor We 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…
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The reason people are miserable.
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 Mariboli Thanks so much for listening! Let us hear from you at [email protected] See...
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Simply be yourself.
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 -Tzu Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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I don't like that man.
The quote from this episode is: "I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.” Abraham Lincoln We 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...
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I still find each day too short.
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 Burroughs We hope that you make the most of the time you have on this earth...we're thankful...
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We don't laugh.
The quote from this episode seems very timeless... “We don't laugh because we are happy, we are happy because we laugh” William James Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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How to win in life.
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 Kent We really appreciate all of our listeners, and…
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Life is a daring adventure.
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 Keller Thank you so much for listening! What's your name?
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True belonging.
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 Brown Thanks so much for listening, we hope you gained something from this episode....
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Nobody is ever too busy.
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…
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Happiness is....
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 Gandhi We really appreciate you listening, and can't wait to hear what you thought of this episode! See you in 5 Minutes!
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The next home run.
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...
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Life is not important.
The quote from this episode is: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson As 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 [email protected] or DM us...
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Be brave enough.
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! [email protected] or on IG! Thanks so much for listening,...
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Search for a solution.
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 Andrews We want to hear about some of the challenges you've confronted! Give us a shout at [email protected] or send us…
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Life is about creating yourself.
The quote in this episode is: "Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw
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Your time is short.
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...
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Never look back.
The quote in today's episode is: Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. Henry David Thoreau
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Study your mistakes.
"I didn't know that life was a series of lessons, that you have to study your mistakes." Patrice Gaines
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Attack life.
"Attack life. Take risks and live with unbridled passion, otherwise you will look back on your life with regret." Anonymous
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Save yourself.
"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can, and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path." Buddha
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You should live.
"...you should live that the world may be better by your having lived in it." Clara A. Howard
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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....
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Patrick Giarelli and Brian Donovan
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