inspirational | Aaron Graves, PhDude

Success Comes…

June 21, 2018 by Aaron Graves

Success comes not in doing the things that you want to do, but in doing the things that you don’t want to do. Boy, isn’t that the truth. If your goal is to get fit, then success won’t be found in sitting on the couch watching Netflix. That run that you don’t want to go … Read more »

Things to do before I die

June 8, 2018 by Aaron Graves

Alright, so it’s not the most fun thing in the world to think about — dying, that is. And yet, I’ve mentioned before how it’s actually a good practice. You’ve heard of the proverbial “bucket list,” and I guess I thought one up for myself the other day. It’s not very long, nor is it very broad. … Read more »

Desire More Success For Others Than For Yourself

January 21, 2018 by Aaron Graves

Most important by far is that you be able to care about others’ success more than your own. Everyone around you needs to ultimately become better than you. That’s how you lead. The light is in front of you and you take them to the light and then go back. If all the people around … Read more »

Nobody Will Inspire You But You

October 5, 2017 by Aaron Graves

Here’s some food for thought: Nobody will in spire you, but you. You’re the only one who can make you get up off your ass and do something. Sure, other people can poke or prod. “Why aren’t you done with that report yet? Or that project?” Yes that’ll lead to uncomfortable conversations, but that’s not … Read more »

Done Is Better Than Perfect

September 27, 2017 by Aaron Graves

The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done. Give yourself time in your life to wonder what’s possible and to make even the slightest moves in that direction.

If Opportunity Isn’t Knocking…

August 1, 2017 by Aaron Graves

If opportunity isn't knocking, then perhaps you need to build a door.

A little inspiration for you!

July 8, 2017July 6, 2017 by Aaron Graves

Here are some inspirational images for you. Some of them I created (and posted on my Instagram profile), and others were created by someone else.

The Three Most Inspirational Words in the English Language

June 29, 2017 by Aaron Graves

I recently came across an interesting video, and I want you to watch it along with me: Those three words “you’re gonna die” I think qualify as the three most inspirational words in the English language. Nothing else could possibly inspire you enough to make you want to guarantee you won’t have any regrets when … Read more »

When the going gets tough, what keeps you going?

June 22, 2017 by Aaron Graves

Remember that phrase “When the going gets tough, the tough get going?” I do. I don’t even remember when the first time I heard it was. But it pops up in my head every now and again. The problem with that is, it’s missing something. Not that I’m saying we need to change the phrase. … Read more »

Once you learn this, you’ll never be the same again

April 18, 2017 by Aaron Graves

“Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it. Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.” — Steve Jobs

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