I gotta have my motivational music for my early morning workouts. It is a mix of classic rock songs and Rocky movie sound tracks. The songs play on random and sometimes they line up like stars for the perfect workout.
One song that frequently plays is “Man Against the World” performed by Survivor on the Rocky IV soundtrack. This song almost always takes my mind to the “opportunities” in my life. Since the band Queen also appears in the mix, I always anticipate what will come next. There has been a couple of times when “Another One Bites the Dust” follows. Not very encouraging! So, when “We Will Rock You” or “We are the Champions” follows, I am always most excited for the day. I am not superstitious, but it certainly sets the mood for the day
Today, the random mix really set a positive anticipation for the week. The initial songs were:
“Man Against the World”
“We are the Champions”
“We Will Rock You”
“Going the Distance”
“Rocky Theme”
“Eye of the Tiger”
and more….
(Unfortunately, this is a deload week in my weight training, so the perfect mix was not necessary. Still, it was motivating!)
This was the play list to start any week. Be confident that whatever you may be facing, you can rock it. Trust in your self, your Purpose, and your “training”. As Adrian whispers to Rocky (in the “Going the Distance” remixed version): “Win.”
Today is your day (as is everyday)—if you choose it to be. Be your best today, and carpe momento!
“Now the road’s grown long, but the spirit’s strong; And the fire within still burns; Alone I take my stand; I give you a man against the world”
[“Man Against the World” lyrics. Songwriters: James Peterik, Frank Sullivan, Jimi Jamison. © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, The Bicycle Music Company]