iliovasilema Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 mine is from Bukowski: "find what you love, and let it kill you." Quote Link to comment
Keltab Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 3. (Bonus!) "God, please grant me paitience because if you give me strength, I'm going to punch somebody." I say this to myself several times every day. It's oddly liberating. This one is awesome! Glad I'm working from home today, otherwise I would have had some serious explaining to do to my fellow denizens of Cubeville. Quote "The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra" "Always give 100% in everything you do... unless you're donating blood" Weight Below 240 Pounds 15.1%15.1% Link to comment
Keltab Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 And now for my life motto... "Some men see things as they are, and say 'Why?' I see things that never were, and say 'Why Not?'" Too many people only look at what's around them and lose that sense of wonder. I prefer to see what's there and imagine what we could do to make it better, or more fun! Quote "The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra" "Always give 100% in everything you do... unless you're donating blood" Weight Below 240 Pounds 15.1%15.1% Link to comment
Anim07734 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Depending on the situation, I alternate between:"Nothing worth doing is easy"and"You don't get better at something by not doing it" Quote Anim07734; God of Death in Training Tiefling Assassin and Artificer Maxim 70: Failure is not an option. It is mandatory. The option is whether or not to let failure be the last thing you do. Link to comment
Cat in the rack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Quote Follow me on snapchat or instagram @ catintherackSquat: 115kgBench: 77.5kgDeadlift: 130kgTotal: 322.5kgWeight: 68kg Link to comment
fortheplaid! Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 "better to die on your feet than live on your knees", sometimes seen as "better to die a free man than live as a slave". Seems pretty self explanatory. Also "Death before dishonor" and "Live free or die" 1 Quote "The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds. "-Henry Rollins "A man chooses, a slave obeys."-Andrew Ryan "Crawling is acceptable. Falling is acceptable. Puking is acceptable. Tears are acceptable. Pain is acceptable. Injury is acceptable. Quitting is unacceptable" Link to comment
EliteGreatness Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety Quote http://elitegreatness.com/ Link to comment
Roldanis Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As an introverted person, I find Theodore Roosevelt's famous quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick" is very appropriate. Quote 64% 64% Get Deadlift to 405 lbs for 2x6 - Current 260 lbs 2/16/14 Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 For working out:"The only exercise wasted is the one left undone."For Life issues and what not:"Be Paladin." (of the Broful Chill alignment) Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
insanity Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety This reminds me of one I've heard... "Worry is misuse of the imagination" 1 Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Castiel Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have two mottos which mean the same thing. "Good is the enemy of great." "Satisfaction breeds mediocrity." They both remind me to never be happy with where I am, only to see where I've come from and where I'm going. BONUS! "Life is motion. If you stop moving, you're dead." Quote Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 My new motto is simply this... Fail more. If you're not failing, you're playing small. Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
ashtennisguru Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have 2 phrases I live by... "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth"and​"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do" Quote Link to comment
hisredhead Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 'Do what's right, not what's easy.' I found a shirt with this on it when I first started lifting. I think of this all the time now in the gym and in life. Quote Link to comment
Groove Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I borrow mine from Red Green: "I'm a man...I can change...if I have to...I guess..." 1 Quote Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I borrow mine from Red Green: "I'm a man...I can change...if I have to...I guess..." "If the women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find ya handy," could work too. ;-) My dad and I used to watch marathons of this show together. So great. 1 Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 "Don't be a pussy" Gets me moving on all but the most difficult things. There are millions of people who have done more courageous things than the stupid small things that that make me hesitate out of fear. This phrase selfshames me into defensive action. Afterwards, I reflect and realize that it wasn't so difficult/painful/regretful. It's very effective for the daily grind. I still don't have a trick for the things I fear the most. I don't think a mantra will be enough. Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
insanity Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 "Don't be a pussy"Gets me moving on all but the most difficult things. There are millions of people who have done more courageous things than the stupid small things that that make me hesitate out of fear. This phrase selfshames me into defensive action. Afterwards, I reflect and realize that it wasn't so difficult/painful/regretful. It's very effective for the daily grind.I still don't have a trick for the things I fear the most. I don't think a mantra will be enough.Jump to 1:30... :-) Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Dleffe Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 They recently added some sayings to the wall of the gym I go to, there are 2 I liked:-Good is not enough if better is possible-Be proud but never satisfied And a funny one:-If the bar is not bending you're just pretending Quote Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Jump to 1:30... :-) Lol. Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Every pizza is a personal pizza if you work hard and believe in yourself. Actually, I follow Van Halen: "It's my life, It's now or never, I ain't gonna live forever" 2 Quote Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
insanity Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 This is one I've had to revert to a couple times lately.... modified slightly to more reflect more my feelings. "I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Beatrice_Hall Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Pecs Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I love every single one of these! Mine is "You can always laugh about it later" No matter how hard the situation is, when time passes you start to see the comedic value of it. Especially if you're having the worst of days. So what I've learned to do is instead of being annoyed when things don't go my way I try to see the comedy of it all as it is happening. It also helps to imagine how you're going to tell about it to your friends and make it the joke of the day Also, another one that is really simple but what everyone needs in their day: "Remember to stay positive!" Quote My Battle Log! Link to comment
hybrid756 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Well, the n00b has to jump in here with this from Lightning from FF13... Reminds me to just get it done:"It's not a question of can or can't, some things in life you just do." Quote Half-Orc / Level 4 / AssassinSTR - 3 DEX - 1 STA - 4 CON - 13.5 WIS - 3 CHA - 6Twitter: @hybrid756 CURRENT CHALLENGEChallenge wrap up! April 12 - May 24 2015!Challenge 1 Bf% - from 50% to 20% 21%21% Link to comment
Juni0r83 Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Before you attempt to remove the speck from your brothers eye, be sure to remove the plank from your own.I'm not a religious person, but I must admit, most religious texts contain a whole lot of good life lessons. This one just reminds me that so long as I remain imperfect, I have no right to complain about other people's imperfections. Even if people do things that really bother me, I have to remember that sometimes I do things that bother other people. And this belief is amongst those things that bother other people (apparently I should be joining them in their mass bitching sessions about whoever isn't present at the time) Quote Dwarf Warrior I am today what I made myself yesterday, I will be tomorrow what I make of myself today. Current challenge: Juni0r83 works on his Schedule-Fu Previous challenge: Juni0r83 re-evaluates and refocuses Link to comment
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