Top 7 Drugs For Motivation: My Daily Overdose!

The idea is that, one must never give up. No matter what adversities come one's way, you and I need to keep moving forward. It is as plain simple as that or so it seems. I have seen many of my fellow Out-Of-College-20-Something friends seemingly caught in that Not-Challenging-Enough trap that the majority of people face when they step out of college. Life may not be easy, yet we crib and complain, mostly regarding the stagnation (that we seem to have hit!). Mind you, I for one am not in this situation considering my career goals. In fact, such thoughts should be orthogonal to my mind set. Yet, I falter with my efforts and have to look for inspiration. These are some of the sources that I regularly use to boost my morale and get the engine back up and running:

# 1 Inspirational Speech in 'Rocky Balboa'

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life.

But, it ain't about how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. It's how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done.

Now, if you know what you are worth, then go out and get what you are worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not point fingers and saying you ain't where you want to be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that."

# 2 Inspirational Quote from 'Will Smith'

The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be out-worked, period. You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me, you might be all of those things you got it on me in nine categories. But if we get on the treadmill together, there's two things: You're getting off first, or I'm going to die. It's really that simple, right?

You're not going to out-work me. It's such a simple, basic concept. The guy who is willing to hustle the most is going to be the guy that just gets that loose ball. The majority of people who aren't getting the places they want or aren't achieving the things that they want in this business is strictly based on hustle. It's strictly based on being out-worked; it's strictly based on missing crucial opportunities. I say all the time if you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready

# 3 Inspirational Speech from The Legend of Bagger Vance

Inside each and every one of us is our one, true authentic swing.  Something we was born with.  Something that's ours and ours alone.  Something that can't be learned.  Something that's got to be remembered.

# 4 Swades: We the people, the Bollywood movie

I know this one's kind of weird, but it reminds me of the potential one has of influencing many lives radically. It is among SRK's most commendable performances. I watch it almost once every other month.

# 5 Pre-Workout Motivation Playlist

This playlist consists of some really good speeches. It's a good collection to listen to during morning runs.

# 6 The All Blacks Haka

This great Maori war cry will surely get your blood pumping. This ritual performed by the NZ All Blacks Rugby team is a real boost. Make the challenge with a Haka.

# 7 If by Rudyard Kipling

If you can keep your head when all about you

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

But make allowance for their doubting too:

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,

Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,

Or being hated don't give way to hating,

And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;

If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim,

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

And treat those two impostors just the same:.

If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

And stoop and build'em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings,

And never breathe a word about your loss:

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,

Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,

If all men count with you, but none too much:

If you can fill the unforgiving minute

With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,

Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,

And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!

# 8 Biographies/Autobiographies (Bonus!)

If you ever need inspiration, these are hands-down the best sources. The trials and tribulations that several leaders went through in their path to success shows that grit and determination can trounce all deterrence. No adversities are too great for man to conquer. If you are willing enough to sacrifice your today, you'll have a great tomorrow.

So, here are my regular pick-me-ups. Looking forward to adding more to this list from your suggestions. Till then, stay strong and stay motivated!