Storm_Ike Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 And its meaning. Can relate to anything in life or about life itself. What simple, small thing do you tell yourself that keeps you focused and motivated? Mine is "Worry about yourself"-(People tell me this is my catchphrase) It helps to remind me not to compare myself to other people and do what I need to do, not what others think I should do. The less I worry about this girl is making these grades, this guy is making this money and getting the girl who makes the grades, this old man can bench my extended family etc, the better I start to feel about myself. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dleffe Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 "You have to get over it sometime, might aswell start now." Read it in a book once, I think the meaning is clear. Time spent feeling sorry for yourself is time wasted. I also firmly believe in this one: "If you're fighting fair, you're doing it wrong".Only to be followed in a real fight of course, a contest is totally different. 4 Quote Link to comment
Rostov Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves"(Matthew 10:16). (I'm not a Christian, but I'm very fond of this verse)"This too shall pass"(Persian Sufi poets, apparently...) 2 Quote Level 4 Human Adventurer / Level 4 Scout, couch to 5k graduate, six time marathon finisher. Spoiler Current 5k Personal Best: 22:00 / 21:23 / 21:13 / 21:09 / 20:55 / 20:25 (4th July 17) Current 5 mile PB: 36:41 35:27 34:52 (10th May 17) Current 10k PB: 44:58 44:27 44:07 44:06 43:50 (29th June 17) Current Half Marathon PB: 1:41:54 1:38:24 1:37:47 1:37:41 (14th June 15) Current Marathon PB: 3:39:34 3:29:49 (10th April 16) Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves"(Matthew 10:16). (I'm not a Christian, but I'm very fond of this verse)"This too shall pass"(Persian Sufi poets, apparently...)Mine is also "This too shall pass." Unless I'm feeling feisty. Then it's "vag up." 7 Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Raev Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 "March on" 2 Quote level 4 Gnoll warrior STR 6|DEX 5|STA 4|CON 5|WIS 5|CHA 2 Building a better Raev, part 1. Goal: working set of 350# squat, 235# bench, 370# deadlift, 15% or lower BF% Fix slight pelvic tilt, reinforce lower back to help disc issue Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was actually just thinking about having one, and I haven't decided yet. But I know it has gotten something to do with perseverance. I really believe it´s the key to success, no matter what area of life you´re thinking of. There are so many people not willing to go the extra mile, and I want to go that extra mile, I want to be that person who pushes himself harder and harder and at the exe reaches his full potential. 2 Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
Storm_Ike Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was actually just thinking about having one, and I haven't decided yet. But I know it has gotten something to do with perseverance. I really believe it´s the key to success, no matter what area of life you´re thinking of. There are so many people not willing to go the extra mile, and I want to go that extra mile, I want to be that person who pushes himself harder and harder and at the exe reaches his full potential.Yea I used to be that kind of person that wasn't willing to even go the regular mile much less the extra. Takes time to shake off but nothing worth having comes easy I guess. Quote Link to comment
Oramac Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was actually just thinking about having one, and I haven't decided yet. But I know it has gotten something to do with perseverance. I really believe it´s the key to success, no matter what area of life you´re thinking of. There are so many people not willing to go the extra mile, and I want to go that extra mile, I want to be that person who pushes himself harder and harder and at the exe reaches his full potential. One of my mentors said one I liked along those lines: "There's never any traffic when you go the extra mile" As for me, I have 2 that I kinda switch between: 1) "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you". I apply this to everything, not just lifting, changing "it" to whatever noun fits best at the time. 2) "I don't stop when I'm tired. I stop when I'm done". Pretty self-explanatory I think. 4 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
terrormortus Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 "Why not?" Pretty much I always ask myself this question when faced with doing something I'm not certain/afraid of doing. It usually ends with me doing whatever it is. 3 Quote Level 5 Orc Citizen Soldier STR 7.5|DEX 9.5|STA 11|CON 12|WIS 20.5|CHA 8.5 Old Challenges 15/4 3/6 7/25 "Do it now." Link to comment
Evicious Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "It doesn't matter how you feel about it - you do what needs to be done." This motto was first begun in my family in relation to mine and my sister's natural aversion to household and barnyard chores. I have carried it with me through virtually every aspect of my life; from completing homework, to paying bills on time, to conducting car maintenance, to working out. Unsurprisingly, I have found that abiding by this motto has resulted in an easily scheduled life with clear free times (when the Army doesn't interfere, obviously) and far fewer incidents of (remarkably common) self-sabotage. It's genius, really! 1 Quote Evicious, Khajjit Ranger STR 7 | DEX 13 | STA 3 | CON 6 | WIS 16 | CHA 4 Current 4WC: Evicious: The Unburdening II + Blitz Week! Fitocracy! I Play To Win! Keep up the momentum! Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "Why not?" Pretty much I always ask myself this question when faced with doing something I'm not certain/afraid of doing. It usually ends with me doing whatever it is. The majority of the time it is exactly this^ Otherwise, it tends to be along the lines of "Just shut up and do it." It works for pretty much anything, really. 2 Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
Oramac Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "It doesn't matter how you feel about it - you do what needs to be done." This motto was first begun in my family in relation to mine and my sister's natural aversion to household and barnyard chores. I have carried it with me through virtually every aspect of my life; from completing homework, to paying bills on time, to conducting car maintenance, to working out. Unsurprisingly, I have found that abiding by this motto has resulted in an easily scheduled life with clear free times (when the Army doesn't interfere, obviously) and far fewer incidents of (remarkably common) self-sabotage. It's genius, really! I like this. Even moreso if it gets you doing your own car maintenance! But that's just me probably. 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
Mugen Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "Go big or go home!" It's pretty simple but since I'm a simple person it's perfect for me I think if I bother doing something I'm going to do it with a blast! And have fun while doing it! Of course sometimes this fails and can cause trouble but in my opinion it's worth it 3 Quote Human Level: 1 STR: 2 | DEX: 0 | STA: 2 | CON: 4 | WIS: 1 | CHA: 1 Link to comment
insanity Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 A few of mine... "Whether it kills you or not, it's gonna end sometime" "If it was easy, it wouldn't be fun" "There no sense in worrying, you can either change it or you can't." "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never make it out alive" 4 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
Salty Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "Why not?" Pretty much I always ask myself this question when faced with doing something I'm not certain/afraid of doing. It usually ends with me doing whatever it is. Lol did this with a couple freinds and now my head and elbow hurt lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 "This is the hardest thing I have ever done, but not the hardest thing I will ever do." From the Voyager Outward Bound School's book of quotes. 4 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 The SIde Tracked Quest (rough draft) Link to comment
Sienna Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 As cynic as it sounds, "Trust no one but yourself". I'm also beginning to use "Why not?" when I'm scared to do something. It's a surprisingly encouraging thought. 2 Quote Level 0 Medusa AssassinSTR: 0 | DEX: 0 | STA: 0 | CON: 0 | WIS: 0 | CHA: 0 Current Challenge:The Map "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Link to comment
Maj. Bloodnok Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Mine is also "This too shall pass." Unless I'm feeling feisty. Then it's "vag up."I like Lee Hayes' variation: "Be of good cheer; this too shall pass. I should know; I've had gallstones." 1 Quote "If you get into trouble, you can always eat something, blow something up, or throw penguins." - Jim Henson Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I like Lee Hayes' variation: "Be of good cheer; this too shall pass. I should know; I've had gallstones."Oh my god. I've never heard this. As someone who had gallstones, I CAN TOTALLY RELATE. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Storm_Ike Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm stealing all of these lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Snohomie Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 "Win the Day" and "Make a mistake? Ok. Go out there and make a play" - both taken from Chip Kelly's Oregon squads. They're kind of intertwined. I study leaders as a hobby and Chip Kelly reminds myself of me, even though he's a serious East Coast grinder and I'm a carefree West Coaster. "Make a play" helps recover from mistakes. Workout not as good as you'd have liked? Ok, go and make a play by knocking out some pushups at home. Eat more than you meant to at work? Ok, go and make a play by having a light dinner. "Win the Day" is kind of the long-term extension of "make a play". Focus on breaking your goals into 24 hour chunks, and focus on meeting your 24-hour goals. Whether that be a certain # of calories, going to the gym, studying, whatever. Need to spend 3 hours studying and hit the gym? Ok, that's your criteria for winning the day. Do that, and then the rest of the day is "you time", to spend gaming or netflixing or whatever you'd like. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ketsurou Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I seem to say "relax" often enough for it to be a personal motto. Also, "we are people first, and labels second." "Semper Tuam Naturam Sequere" is my family motto, which I also say where needed. "Always be true to your nature." 1 Quote KetsurouLevel 0 Lycan Probationer AssassinSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0Training Assignments: #1 "If you're afraid to fall, you fall because you're afraid. Everything is Choice." -- Daniel Ilabaca, Choose Not To Fall.Choose not to fall. Be victorious, one choice at a time. "We are all the protagonists of our own life story,so be the hero that you want to be."Primary Mission: Lose 64lbs. 7.8%7.8% Secondary Mission: Drop 3 Pant Sizes. 25%25% Link to comment
AliTheDrugDealer Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Are we going by what we say the most? If that's the case, my personal motto is, "Sign inside the box, and hit 'done'." 2 Quote Level 2 Mutant Druid "No! Pillage, then burn! It's really hard to do it in reverse!" Link to comment
Razzy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 For fitness stuff, I have 2. 1. "A moment on the lips, forever on the hips." For when I really want to snack on something, especially later in the evening. 2. "F*ck 'em." Because I am basically surrounded by people who think I'm an idiot for trying to eat right and get fit and constantly deride my need for any of that silly health nonsense. (Being skinny fat, no one saw me as needing to 'health up'). This is my response to their skepticism, hostility, and nay-saying. 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. 4 Quote Battle LogChallenge LogI made a mistake. Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 <img>http://images.cryhavok.org/d/27153-1/Pitches+Love+Vibrato.jpg</img> 1 Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
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