Powerful Quotes

I’ve always loved a good quote.  My senior year in high school I taped a handful of my favorites to my locker.  I placed them there as little reminders and motivators.  While there are 1000’s of great quotes, today I am going to share 5 quotes that have either been with me for years, or quotes that I have recently stumbled upon.   Here they are …

-“A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.”—Wilson Mizner

It seems like we (probably me included at times) are so busy telling everyone all the things we “know” to be right, that we forget to shut up, listen and learn.  I’m all for people that are willing to share a little of their knowledge and experience with others.  In my opinion however, many would be wise to shut their traps so they can listen and learn from others.  Out of all the things that I’ve done less than perfect in my time on this planet, one thing I give myself credit for is the fact that I have always listened to what my coaches (sport coaches) and other strength coaches (colleagues – many that are smarter than I) have had to say.  I may not always agree with everyone 100% of the time, but I am going to hear what others have to say before I interrupt them and start to tell them why “my way” is right.

“The most important shot is the next one.” – my Dad

This quote from my dad has gone through my head above a billion times since he first said it to me.  He first said it, reminding me that the last few shots I took don’t mean anything anymore.  Even if I miss 4 straight, all that matters now is the next shot I take.  This is true in so many aspects of life.  If we mess up, move on, because there is nothing that we can do about it now.  It is time to move on and give our next shot our best attempt.

“Consistency not novelty is the secret to uncommon results.”- Dr. John Berardi

Now, I don’t think JB is the creator of this quote (I could be wrong), but he is the first person I heard say it (write it).  We need to stop searching for the magic potion and realize that good old fashion hard work and discipline are where it’s at.  How ’bout we stop believing those stupid infomercials that promise us 6-pack abs in 14 seconds or less.  “The ‘Rock and Go Exerciser’ now only $200!  We promise if you buy our product, you’ll have the booty, and man of your dreams”…

“If you are so smart, why do you need my credit card?” – Jim Rome

I’ve heard Jim Rome say this numerous times when talking about the “expert” gamblers.  They are notorious for telling the radio listeners that “all you have to do is give us your credit card information, and we’ll guarantee you a 14-0 week.  And don’t forget the college football play of the year!”  Huh?  If you could go 14-0 every week, why don’t you just go ahead and place the bets for yourself and not ask me for my cc number?  Snakes!  Good call Romey!

“Life is a game of adjustments.” - my Dad

Poppa McLarty makes it in again!  If your man keeps beating you to the right, force him left.  If you are getting Cs and Ds in school - study more.  Get a tutor.  Hang out with smart chicks.  You can’t seem to lose any weight?  Maybe doughnuts every morning for breakfast should be replaced with pastured eggs, old-fashioned oatmeal, and some organic blue berries.  You’re a Green Bay Packers fan and your life sucks?  Stop rooting for the Packers.  You get the point – make the necessary adjustments in life and you’re life will be more awesome.

It’s very easy to motivate me.  All you have to do is send me a motivating quote or picture, and you’ll see me sprinting to the squat rack.  I hope these quotes motivate you, make you think a bit, and help make you do good stuff.  Man, how did I not include that powerful quote in my high school locker? … “help make you do good stuff.”  That’s deep man, deep.