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Author: Patrick Giarelli and Brian Donovan

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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.
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Chasing rabbits.

Chasing rabbits.

2022-04-2512:28

In this episode, we discuss focus and attention.The quote is:"A person who chases two rabbits, catches none."ConfuciusWe 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 affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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 ChowdhuryWe 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 affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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 the moon?"Logicand the full original quote:“The truth is, the sky is not the limit … I know the sky is not the limit, because there are footprints on the moon — and I made some of them — so don’t let anyone denigrate and inhibit your lofty aspirations.”Buzz AldrinWe 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 affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
Feel the rain.

Feel the rain.

2022-01-3113:47

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 feel the rain.  Others just get wet."Bob MarleyBob DylanRoger MillerThere.  Everyone gets a little credit.  We won't take any credit for the quote, but hopefully you enjoy our take on it.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 affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
Smile in trouble.

Smile in trouble.

2022-01-2414:06

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 DaVinciAlthough Patrick only focused on the first part of the quote, we get the gist.  There are tough things happening to us all of the time.  We never seem to get a break, in fact.  What we discover after overcoming these obstacles and daily challenges is that we can't stem the tide of those gnarly aspects of life, but what we can alter is how we react to them.We sincerely hope you enjoy this, our 75th, 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 affirms our mission just knowing that there are people  (like you! reading this now) that are positively affected by our thoughts on life, love, laughter, and generosity to name a few.  We are excited to offer an opportunity to become more involved.  We have a new home for our listeners to show their appreciation and directly support 5 Minute Motivation on Patreon.  We will continue to develop special offerings for our supporters, and are open to any requests for specific access or items that will adequately  reward you for your support.Check us out on our Patreon page to learn how to directly support us in our mission to make the world a better place, one quote at a time!Thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
Find out who you are.

Find out who you are.

2022-01-0311:22

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 captures the motivation behind both of those groups of people.“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”Dolly PartonIf you don't quite know who you are, get started figuring it out!  If you know exactly who you are, then take ownership and commit to being that person intentionally!  So simple, and so powerful.  Thanks Dolly!We appreciate you listening!  We've just passed 8,000 downloads, and we're extremely thankful for your continued dedication.  More importantly, we hope you are enjoying what we're putting out there, and hope you continue to do so.  Let us know who you are!  Email us at info@fiveminutemotivation.com  or reach out on social media!  Thanks again for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
In this lifetime.

In this lifetime.

2021-12-2318:23

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 KingmaPatrick implores people to do two things as he reflects on this quote...one being to not waste one moment, the other to tell people how you feel about them, and to be more free with the phrase "I love you."Brian discusses quality time with his father and suggests that others find ways to spend more time with the ones you love.We appreciate you listening, and hope that you get something from each and every episode.  As always, we would love to hear from you if you have any feedback at all!  Thank you so much, happy holidays, and....we love you.  HahaSee you in five minutes!
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 gratitude and attitude, and Patrick and Brian discuss why those two things are so important."Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices."Robert J. BraatheWe are truly grateful for all of our listeners far and wide, and we hope that (as we mention in almost every episode) you take the things that you learn or get inspired by and share them with others.  Share the podcast if you can, but more importantly, share the genuine positivity and generosity that we are trying to promote.This one felt good.Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes (sometimes 20).
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 SantosThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes! 
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 ThoreauThanks for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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 ForleoSuch a great quote, and so true in all aspects of life.We hope you hear it, we hope you absorb it, we hope you do it.Thanks so much for listening to another episode, and we'll see you in five minutes! 
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 Reali (Host of Around the Horn)We hope you've enjoyed this, and all of our previous episodes.  If you know someone that might need a little juice to kick start their life, their day, or their current mood...please share this podcast with them.Follow us on instagram!Email us! info@fiveminutemotivation.comThank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in five minutes!
Break clean away.

Break clean away.

2021-09-2716:53

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 or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."John MuirWe hope you enjoyed the episode, and continue to enjoy our podcast.  Please be in touch, and share with friends and family!  Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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 ProctorWe 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 you in 5 minutes!
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 MariboliThanks so much for listening!  Let us hear from you at info@fiveminutemotivation.comSee you in 5 minutes!
Simply be yourself.

Simply be yourself.

2021-09-0615:17

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 -TzuThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
I don't like that man.

I don't like that man.

2021-08-3012:53

The quote from this episode is:"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.”Abraham LincolnWe 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 everyone attempted this, we'd have less arguments, less bickering, and more fun and enjoyment.  Sounds okay to us!See you in five minutes! 
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 BurroughsWe hope that you make the most of the time you have on this earth...we're thankful that you have decided to spend some of it with us, and look forward to more.See you in five minutes! 
We don't laugh.

We don't laugh.

2021-07-2615:57

The quote from this episode seems very timeless...“We don't laugh because we are happy, we are happy because we laugh”William JamesThanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
How to win in life.

How to win in life.

2021-07-1919:03

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 KentWe really appreciate all of our listeners, and hope that our podcast does something to make your life just a little better...keep listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
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