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A Little Encouragement

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#1 PedronNiall

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Posted 21 June 2012 - 11:51 PM

<p>I know that in general this is the more laidback part of the forums with a mix of laughs, rants, whatever, but thought we should have a thread that just keeps us keeping on no matter what. Post up the stories, pics, vids, art, whatever that motivates you:

Such a great man



It gets a bit heavy on the anti-polical clips, so it was deleted.

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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:24 AM





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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:24 AM

More on the girlish side probably really..




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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:31 AM

I have played sports since I was 4, and have always loved coaches speeches.  Though some things have changed, this always sticks with me:


Edited by bubbagump, 22 June 2012 - 06:33 AM.

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#5 Hutch306

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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:57 PM

Jimmy V's speech at the '93 ESPY's. "Don't give up. Don't ever give up." It's too long to post here, but very powerful.


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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:26 PM



Everytime I hear this song I think of the movie. Then I think about the part of the movie when they see the beach. From then on I take about a 4 minute vacation in my mind.

Maybe you can take a vacation too!!!!!

I recommend headphones.

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#7 Rockminer

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:21 PM




This song just brings a smile to my face every time I hear it. If I could only take one song with me to an island this would be it.

Again headphones

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 12:10 AM

Journey: Separate Ways (one of the worst videos of the 80's but a classic song)

Boston: More Than a Feeling (just a pure classic that can always put me in a good mood)

Edited by Shipwreck, 25 June 2012 - 12:11 AM.

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 03:31 PM

Easy, the music from "Rudy".


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Posted 25 June 2012 - 03:43 PM

Hamish Ross' biography of Paddy Mayne is one of my favourite books of all time. Charts the life of a drunken nutcase who had an incredible life.

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#11 PedronNiall

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 05:13 PM

View PostHutch306, on 22 June 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

Jimmy V's speech at the '93 ESPY's. "Don't give up. Don't ever give up." It's too long to post here, but very powerful.
Nah, nothing wrong with taking the time for a little motivation.


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Posted 25 June 2012 - 10:54 PM

^^^^^ That is one speech that gets better with age

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 11:02 PM

Hope everyone enjoys this one as much as I did:

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Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:30 PM

To make up for my last post =)


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Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:50 PM

^^^ what is this devilry?!?!

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Posted 04 July 2012 - 01:27 PM

More wizardry. Some perspective when you're letting the little things get to you:

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Posted 06 July 2012 - 04:03 PM

I think this might make the morning commute seem a little better.


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Posted 08 July 2012 - 05:13 PM

I dont have a video of it but as a 35 year old going through bi lateral hip replacement watching Troy Kelly play this weekend has been very encouraging to me and my desire to get back into golf and get back to scratch or better. I was at a 0.9 and trending lower when my hip issues started 3 years ago. For those that dont know he also had a total hip replacement just over 2 years ago. For him to be able to return and play golf at the highest levels really makes me think I can get my game back once I recover from the surgeries.
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Posted 09 July 2012 - 07:06 PM

In honor of your return to the game I post this because...awesome:

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 07:16 PM

Lol well played and thanks

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Posted 13 July 2012 - 08:54 AM

Seems familiar:
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 07:13 PM

Meanwhile, in Russia:

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Posted 17 July 2012 - 10:11 PM

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Takes me back to the good ole days when they had the 3D art posters in the mall and museums.
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 08:03 PM

Nature:


Amazing Photos: http://imgur.com/a/YAPNn

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Posted 08 August 2012 - 11:14 AM

In case anyone has missed this greatness that has been running during the Olympics:

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Posted 24 September 2012 - 09:46 PM

If anyone's having a bad day, just remember, you could be this seal:
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 06:57 AM

View PostPedronNiall, on 04 July 2012 - 01:27 PM, said:

More wizardry. Some perspective when you're letting the little things get to you:

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Impressive...
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 07:41 AM

If anyone's interested, heres a short film I like.  Hopefully a few of you might enjoy it too...

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=hSP4_sEIL7o

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Posted 25 September 2012 - 10:33 PM

View PostDamo75, on 25 September 2012 - 07:41 AM, said:

If anyone's interested, heres a short film I like.  Hopefully a few of you might enjoy it too...

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=hSP4_sEIL7o
That was awesome.
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Posted 26 September 2012 - 03:35 PM

View PostPedronNiall, on 04 July 2012 - 01:27 PM, said:

More wizardry. Some perspective when you're letting the little things get to you:

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