Comments on: Make it Happen Monday: What Gets You Out of Bed?

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:42:00 +0000

Thanks Joel. From what I have learned about you so far, you are definitely a person who puts this into action every day. What a fantastic influence you are, and I’m happy to be connected with you.

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:57:00 +0000

This is my life’s work. I have found total bliss in meeting people, getting to know them and the world we share. Each day I vow to make a total stranger laugh out loud and to do something to make the world a little better place than when I woke up. If it’s just picking up some trash and putting it into a can or speaking about inspiration, motivation and action I work at this every day. I am an old fashion romantic at heart, and I believe in all the good in the word and it’s people. That is the true power of this challenge….BRAVO!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:46:00 +0000

I see a lot of passion in this post. It is well-articulated and something that rings true in society. It is also very convicting, and for hours, I’ve been thinking about how best to comment.

More often than not, I am movitvated by the duty and responsibility you discussed. As a working mama of two little ones, I don’t get a whole lot of time to do much beyond that duty and responsibility (confession: I’m pretty happy with all the duty and responsibilty most of the time). But that’s why I ride and run. It’s the “Me Time” every woman absolutely needs in her day.

Lately however, I feel myself unearthing a woman I didn’t know existed. I’m rediscovering myself in a new way, and wow, is it a fascinating adventure. My mindset is in the process of shifting (has already shifted?) and I’m learning exactly what you described: the beauty found in my environment, people and life. And I am drawn to it.

It is making me a better person. And to swing this back to riding a bike, this rediscovery has absolutely motivated me to ride more.

By: Eric Hutchins

Eric Hutchins — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:44:00 +0000

Nice post Darryl,
I never have problems with motivation. I have so many reasons to be motivated:
I want to be healthy so that I can spend a long time with my wife and not be a burden on anyone for as long as possible.
I want to be a good role model for my kids and for the people I interact with.
I am a better person when I feel better about myself. When I take care of myself I am better able to take care of others.
I like how it makes me feel to help other people and I try to make that a part of my life.
The concept of paying it forward is fundamental to me. I believe that the more good that you do the better the chances are that good will be there for you when you need it. And we all need help at times.
Keep the good stuff coming.

By: Tim Starry

Tim Starry — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:29:00 +0000

another quality post by Darryl

most days getting out of bed is either habit or pure force of will…but once I’m out — watch out world!

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:46:00 +0000

I love it. You are a very wise family….and with an attitude like that, you are going to remain one very strong Army.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:44:00 +0000

It speaks to you, because you are living it my friend. I am pretty sure you accept this challenge each and every day….and the world is a better place because of it.

By: PedalmanTO

PedalmanTO — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:42:00 +0000

This post speaks to me on all kinds of levels and I love it. I accept this challenge!

By: SherPoland

SherPoland — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Love the post. We do get to busy with our daily routines that we forget about what’s really important, and that for me is my family. My husband often says to our daughter and me “we are staying together as a group.” We are a small group of only three, but together we are an army.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:13:00 +0000

Thanks Dave. It’s pretty easy with our North American lifestyle to get caught up in it all. I was hoping with today’s post, that I might get everyone to shift their thinking a little.