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Published Oct 11, 2016

Best Motivational Speech Compilation Ever #3 - WAKE UP - 30-Minute Motivation Video #3

This electrifying motivational compilation features riveting speeches from icons like Eric Thomas and Les Brown, urging listeners to chase excellence, embrace entrepreneurial hustle, and cultivate resilience through adversity. Each narrative is a powerful call to action, challenging individuals to start each day with unfaltering determination and build a legacy of greatness.
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  • Excellence

    The pursuit of excellence is a relentless journey of self-improvement and pushing personal limits. Eric Thomas and Les Brown discuss the importance of striving for more than just the status quo, emphasizing that true satisfaction comes from surpassing one's own expectations 1. Thomas passionately states, "You walked in that door, you were 28% body fat. You wanted to be six. I gave you that. You want to be two? I will give you that. You deserve that."

    You walked in that door, you were 28% body fat. You wanted to be six. I gave you that. You want to be two? I will give you that. You deserve that.

    --- Eric Thomas

    This mindset of continuous improvement is crucial for achieving greatness and not settling for mediocrity.

       

    Motivation

    Daily motivation is essential for starting each day with purpose and determination. Lewis Howes highlights the struggle many face when waking up, as the mind often battles against the desire to stay in bed 2. He urges listeners to overcome these voices of doubt and embrace the reason they set their alarm, stating, "The voice you've chosen to listen to is one of defiance, a voice that says there was a reason you set that alarm in the first place."

    The voice you've chosen to listen to is one of defiance, a voice that says there was a reason you set that alarm in the first place.

    --- Lewis Howes

    This defiance against complacency is what fuels the drive to achieve daily goals and maintain a positive mindset.

       

    Purpose

    Finding purpose is a powerful motivator that drives individuals to overcome adversity and achieve success. Les Brown shares a personal story of being falsely accused of a crime, which became a pivotal moment in his life 3. He reflects on this experience, saying, "I had to come from a jail cell, being in position to then step on a Super Bowl podium, man, I don't do this for me."

    I had to come from a jail cell, being in position to then step on a Super Bowl podium, man, I don't do this for me.

    --- Les Brown

    This journey illustrates the importance of having a clear purpose, which can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement.

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