KILL YOUR EXCUSES - Motivational Speech

The path to success and personal fulfillment originates from within, not from external motivators. Overcoming self-doubt, excuses, and a tendency to dwell on negativity—a "pity party"—is crucial. This requires an disciplined mind and a commitment to taking action. True change happens when individuals stop making excuses, accept responsibility for their choices, and consistently put in the effort, working harder than anyone else.

This relentless drive is what sets people apart, leading them to be labeled as "built different." The world doesn't automatically grant deserved outcomes; it rewards what is earned through hard work and dedication. Winning demands a complete commitment, pushing beyond perceived limits, because the alternative to actively pursuing success is guaranteed failure. The time to begin this pursuit, to fight for one's purpose, is now and must be sustained indefinitely.

• Motivation must come from within, not external sources.
• Overcome self-doubt and excuses to step into your future.
• Stop engaging in "pity parties" and commit to a plan after a set period (3 days).
• Winning requires complete dedication and a willingness to push beyond limits.
• The time to work, fight, and chase your purpose is now.

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Taking Ownership of Your Drive [0:18]

• The primary motivator for action, whether it's getting out of bed, off the couch, or to the gym, comes from within.
• External factors like alarms, parents, or friends are not the true drivers of personal achievement.
• The only person who can make things happen for you is yourself.

This section emphasizes that true motivation is an internal force, not something that can be imposed from the outside. It highlights the individual's sole responsibility in driving their own progress.

It's you the only one that can make it happen for you is you.

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Excuses [0:25]

• Common self-defeating thoughts include believing you're not qualified, good enough, smart enough, or lacking the right education or money.
• To step into your future and destiny, you must overcome these "butt" excuses.
• A "pity party" is defined as an undisciplined mind that repeatedly focuses on negative thoughts.

The speaker addresses the internal barriers that prevent people from moving forward, identifying them as excuses and a negative mental state.

if you're ever going to step into your future if you're ever going to step into your destiny you're going to have to get over your butt and that's what a pity party is is when you have an undisciplined mind and you meditate on the wrong thing over and over and over again.

The Three-Day Pity Party and Planning [0:51]

• If one indulges in a pity party, it should be limited to a maximum of three days.
• After this period, one must stop dwelling on the negative by turning off "record players" or "iPods" that perpetuate the cycle.
• The next step is to create a concrete plan.

This segment offers a practical approach to dealing with negative emotions, suggesting a brief period for them followed by active problem-solving.

if you going to throw a pity party I give you three days and that's it and after 3 days you cut off your record player your iPod your mp3 and you come up with the plan.

The Commitment to Change and Persistence [1:01]

• Acknowledging that enough is enough is the catalyst for making a change.
• The commitment is to continue pursuing something believed to be deserved until it is achieved.
• This pursuit should continue regardless of setbacks like being fired or lacking belief from others.

The core message here is about making a firm decision to change and demonstrating unwavering persistence in the face of adversity.

I say enough's enough man and I'm going to make a change and I'm going to keep going until I get it you chase something that you believe you deserve until you get it.

The Necessity of Discomfort and Change [1:19]

• It's important to get tired of the current situation in your life, including habits and daily actions.
• Real change only occurs when you are tired of the status quo and actively decide to change.

This point highlights that discomfort with one's current state is a powerful motivator for transformation.

you got to change man or nothing changes.

Taking Personal Responsibility and Action [1:31]

• A turning point occurs when one stops making excuses and playing the blame game.
• This involves a moment of self-reflection and a direct confrontation with oneself to initiate action.
• The call to action is to "wake up" and realize it's "showtime," implying an immediate need to perform.

This section focuses on the critical moment of self-awareness and the decision to take direct responsibility for one's actions.

I woke up one day and stopped making excuses I woke up one day and stopped playing the blame game I woke up one day and looked at the man in the mirror and was like yo bro what are you doing wake up it's showtime let's go.

The "Built Different" Mentality [1:46]

• Success often involves waking up earlier, staying later, remaining humble, and working harder than others.
• When individuals put in extraordinary effort, they may be labeled by others as "built different."
• This label arises because others may feel bad about their own perceived lack of effort or achievement.

The concept of being "built different" is presented as a result of exceptional effort and a dedication that sets individuals apart from the norm.

he's built different should be your label because people feel bad about themselves.

Ownership of Choices and Outcomes [2:06]

• Individuals are in control of their destiny because they have made choices every day.
• Every person is responsible and credible for every decision they have made.
• The world gives you what you work for, not necessarily what you deserve.

This segment strongly emphasizes personal accountability for the choices made and the subsequent outcomes in life.

you're responsible and credible for every single Choice you've made the choices and what I need you to do for me is why are you here and then take ownership of while you here so you control you.

The Uncompromising Nature of Winning [2:37]

• Winning is not loyal; it doesn't care about you personally or your circumstances.
• Winning is indifferent to soreness, lack of sleep, or even hard work at times.
• Achieving victory demands everything you have and more, without any guarantees.

This part of the discussion underscores the demanding and indifferent nature of success, requiring total commitment.

winning doesn't care about you winning doesn't care how sore you are winning doesn't care how much sleep you get winning doesn't care how hard you work at times winning requires all of you and then more and it promises you nothing.

Embracing the Grind and Purpose [3:00]

• The only guaranteed outcome in life, if not pursued, is losing.
• Now is the time to "grind" and demonstrate one's purpose.
• The pursuit of one's destiny is a continuous effort that begins today and never ends.

The concluding thoughts rally the listener to immediate action and a sustained commitment to their purpose, framing the alternative as inevitable failure.

now was the time to grind now is the time to show the world that I was placed here for a purpose work for it fight for it it begins today it continues tomorrow and it never dies.