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Every morning, we gather here to contemplate, plan, soak up inspiration, harvest motivation, and get jacked up on coffee and confidence for a day of kicking ass.
TODAY IS COMING AT YOU HARD AND FAST, READY TO TEAR YOUR HEAD OFF AND PUNT IT LIKE A FOOTBALL. TIME TO GET YOUR FIGHT ON. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT HOW YOU RESPOND TO ADVERSITY. HOW YOU REACT WHEN THE CARDS ARE DOWN. ARE YOU GOING THROUGH SOME HARD SHIT RIGHT NOW? WE ALL ARE. YOU GOT PROBLEMS CAUSING SERIOUS STRESS? WE ALL DO. HAVING HEART PALPITATIONS? THAT’S JUST THE COFFEE. PUSH YOUR CHIPS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE TABLE AND LET’S FUCKING DANCE BABY.
RIP TODAY TO SHREDS. COOK IT UNTIL IT’S WELL DONE. MAKE THIS DAY FEEL USED AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY THE TIME IT’S OVER. DO TODAY LIKE EMINEM DID THIS BEAT.
Now that you’re fired up, we’re going to talk about imagination. You know the old saying, “If you don’t use it, you lose it?” That definitely applies here. It’s something that fades easily with age if not properly practiced. It’s all too easy to get bogged down by the monotony and repetition of life, letting your imagination and that childlike wonder that makes each day all the more interesting fade away into oblivion.
Few things are more detrimental to your ability to succeed and find enjoyment in life than losing your sense of imagination. Allow yourself to dream. Let your mind wander. Take the time to read great books, watch good movies, and, most importantly, put yourself in a position to experience things that are out of the ordinary. All these things are essential.
Climb out of your boring ass comfort zone and live a little. If you really like the beach and have been a bunch of times, take your next trip to the mountains. If the comforts of technology consume your day-to-day, go camping in the middle of nowhere at a badass nature location and free yourself from the bonds of Wi-Fi bliss.
Don’t be like Peter Banning, a washed up old lawyer who takes his family and good fortune for granted by sucking down scotch and being a total fun-sucker. Be like Peter Pan. Work your imagination and make sure your life story is one to remember.
You’re doing it, Peter! (Never be like Rufio and try to start a chant of your own name. That is weak behavior.)
What’s on your schedule this morning? What are you going to conquer today? Let us know in the comments section below. Positivity only. Build the energy. Come correct or don’t come at all..
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Ross Bolen
Ross Bolen is a New York Times Bestselling author, co-host of the Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Game of Thrones podcast, co-host of the Back Door Cover sports podcast, 2017 Masters attendee, bigger and more loyal Rockets, Astros and Texans fan than you, cheese enchilada aficionado, and nap god.
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Rising and shining with a cup of Colombian liquid gold in my apartment today. Not trying to die on the way into work with all this snow. There was some demand for follow on what I did to repay my better half for saving my ass from a deadly hangover yesterday, so here it is: made her dinner, let her pick the movie, and cracked open a bottle of mid-priced prosecco that I bought on the way back from work. Also gifted her a one-way ticket for a ride on my face. I’d like to think that I make up for a lack of talent in that department with sheer work ethic and lung capacity. About to catch up on some earnings calls with similar enthusiasm. Happy Thursday y’all
Fucking righteous
Pitchers and Catchers report to Spring Training in 4 days. The World Baseball Classic begins in a month. Masters week is in two months….SPRING IS COMING
Everyone needs a “Pitchers and catchers report in _ days” friend. Thanks for being ours.
Yes!! Today is paid and I’ll be paying for my annual MLBtv subscription!
I have Sunday ticket and have debated MLBtv for a season or two. It’s easy to watch a game every Sunday but not sure how many games a week I could watch for baseball.
It’s so worth it. $100 for all regular season games. You get to choose home vs away broadcast plus you can also get the radio broadcast. They also have spring training games on there. I have a few friends pitch in for the cost because in years past we could all watch different games at the same time. If your work doesn’t block it you can also have those day games on.
DO. IT.
Agreed. 100 percent worth it. It makes you such a better fan. The at bat app is a really good interface. Audio, video, the whole nine yards. If your internet is good, quality is good on tv too. 60 frames a second.
I got it last year for 74.99 because I had a student discount. Look for those too, totally worth it even for the 100 though. Obviously make sure your not in a blackout zone for your favorite team though.
You can use a VPN to get around it. however it seems some of them make your computer more prone to viruses, so I would suggest doing a lot of research. “Avast”, which is the antivirus software I use for mac has one, but you have to pay.
Haven’t slept since the stip club last night,,, today is going to suck.
So where’d you end up going?
SNOW DAY, BITCHES! MY COFFEE IS RECREATIONAL TODAY AND THERE IS A LOT OF IT.
Wait wait. You don’t have to go to work if it’s snowing hella bad?
yeah, is that not common practice?
Idk. I’ve just never heard of it. I always thought these money hungry companies were gonna have you there no matter what.
Also, your talking to a guy who’s starting his beach volleyball league next weekend, so yeah, I’m definitely not familiar of snow days out here…
Try living in the north
Was told to work from home today on account of a big snow storm. Just woke up and there’s no snow so I’m probably just gonna turn my computer on, have a cup of coffee, stare out the window until I figure out how to be rich, and then retire immediately
Have my first interview for a promotion today let’s gooooo!!
Take names and close deals
Good luck!!
Time to kick Thursday in the dick, and as TB12 likes to say: LETS FUCKING GOOO.
I’m feeling like today is going to be a deal closers paradise, y’all. Sun is out, air is crisp, and my coffee was extra strong this morning. If you’ve got an expensive lunch invite or a major deal to close or even a promotion up for grabs, DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER #DCO
Have a great day everyone
They said the snow would be a hazard this morning, that driving conditions would be bad. Well, I threw on my jacket and took the challenge. As I type this from my desk, first into my office, I can say I conquered the tundra. Conquer your tundra today as well, whether that be the blustery weather or that stack of invoices on your desk. Ladies & Gents, let’s PUT IN WORK. Now,
I, respectfully, disagree. Took the roads being bad as an excuse to work from home for the first time ever and my motivation is at an all-time high. I clocked in early and am flying through emails and crushing spreadsheets. Something about the comfort of my oversized flannel, sweats, and slippers is really allowing me to get shit done.
CRUSHED THE CLIENT EVENT LAST NIGHT. ABOUT TO GRIND IN EXCEL ALL DAY COME AT ME.