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Some Hump Day Motivation

Today I went to lunch with my dad and what started as a simple lunch at DQ turned into some needed motivation for the rest of my day (and week).

We started talking about how working hard now really does set you up for a future of having the freedom to do what you want to do, and not just what you have to do.

This turned into my dad telling me some of the practices he has always and continues to follow. To start he has always worked hard at what he does, whether that be a job, a sport, anything. He is always nice to people. He starts out everyday by being positive. For example he told me that he had just filled up a coffee punch card from the gas station that was good for a free coffee. Instead of redeeming it himself he gave it to the girl working there so she could enjoy this. Random acts of kindness are such a great thing in my eyes and something I have tried to participate in on a regular basis in many ways.

It's so easy to get caught up in my own life that it is very refreshing to have an outside look at the bigger picture. To remember there is more out there than just me. It doesn't cost one cent to be a good human being and help others out along the way in this journey of life.

So here's to a great end of this wonderful Wednesday to be alive and a strong end to this work week.

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