This should Kill every Excuse you have
November 24th, 2009
This is the story of Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman.
True Story …
A son says to his father: ‘Dad, would you be willingly to run a marathon with me?’
The father, despite his age and a heart disease, says ‘YES’.
And they run that marathon, together.
The son asks: ‘Dad, can you run another marathon with me?’ Again father says ‘YES’.
One day the son asks his father: ‘Dad, would please do the Iron Man with me?’
Now just in case you wouldn’t know, ‘The Iron Man’ is the toughest triatlon in existance; 4km swimming, then 180 km by bike, and finaly another 42 km running, in one stroke
Again father says ‘YES’
Click on the link above and I know it will touch your heart.
The Reason I chose to post this inspirational video today was because I want people who visit this blog even if its for 1 minute to be encouraged that you can do anything you put your mind to. They say the acronym for fear is finding reasons and excuses. How many of you today found a reason why you couldn’t do something? You don’t have to admit it. Just stop playing with IT!!! When I say ”IT” I mean your goals, dreams and purpose. We were all put here to solve a problem and we all get 86,400 seconds to do it each day. Are you spending your seconds to leave a legacy? Or are you just wasting time? Don’t let another day go by and you not do something to change somebody’s life.
If this article inspires you please be so kind and leave a comment. Thank you in advance.
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INSPIRED
I actually tuned in for the call the day this story was told i think your mother also spoke….tremendously powerful message!
I had heard this story before, but it never fails to touch my heart. We usually look at the determination of the young man to live life to the fullest, but I look at the dedication of his father. There is nothing like the love of a father, and for those who were fortunate enough to experience it, I am thrilled. I knew my father loved me, but I never really knew his love. He couldn’t express it openly because of whatever he had seen modeled in his own father. I just want to encourage young men across the country to model love to their sons. Don’t be afraid of looking soft; don’t look at it as mushy. Verbalizing ans showing love is probably the one greatest thing we can do for another that will last a lifetime. True love never fails, it isn’t jealous, it isn’t short-sighted. True love carries you through the trials of life and gives you someone to rejoice with in the blessings of life. Sorry, once again, I talked too much! Peace.
I’m encouraged and feel more accountable for my goals. I was just making a million excuses on why I have’nt reached any higher. Many times we may need a reminder t get out of the comfort zone or state of mind that we may revisit. Thanks for waking me back up.