START YOUR DAY RIGHT - Ed Mylett's Most Powerful Motivational Speech
Motivation Daily by Motiversity
Deep Dive
Why should people not base their actions on how they feel?
Because feelings are fleeting, but character is enduring. Actions based on who you are, not how you feel, align with your true self and destiny.
What is the significance of small, unnoticed actions in defining a person?
Small actions, especially those done without recognition, often define a person's true character and impact on the world more than grand achievements.
How can past mistakes qualify someone to help others?
Past mistakes and vulnerabilities make you relatable and capable of empathetically helping others who are going through similar experiences.
Why is confidence linked to intentions rather than abilities?
Linking confidence to intentions ensures a steady source of self-assurance, as intentions are constant and aligned with one's true purpose, unlike abilities which can fluctuate.
What is the importance of living with the intention to serve?
Living with the intention to serve fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment, aligning personal actions with a broader, more meaningful impact on others.
How does the concept of 'one decision away from changing your life' apply to personal growth?
It underscores that significant life changes often hinge on singular, pivotal decisions, emphasizing the power of choice in shaping one's future.
Why is it crucial to be the person others can rely on?
Being reliable builds trust and strengthens relationships, making you a cornerstone in the lives of those who depend on you, thereby enriching your own life as well.
What role does vulnerability play in helping others?
Vulnerability allows for genuine connection and understanding, enabling you to offer meaningful support and guidance based on shared human experiences.
How does the fleeting nature of life influence our decisions?
Recognizing life's brevity encourages making choices that align with long-term goals and values, rather than momentary desires or distractions.
What is the significance of meeting the person you were destined to be?
It represents the ultimate fulfillment of your potential and purpose, serving as a benchmark for how closely your life aligns with your true self.
- True character is revealed through actions when no one is watching.
- Small acts of kindness and service are more impactful than material possessions.
- Live a life of purpose and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Because there's an end to your life and it's coming sooner than you think. It goes by like this. Just yesterday, Max was six years old at the car wash. He's going off to college next year. Just yesterday, she was eight months old. Now she's got a boyfriend. Just yesterday, I was a young, cool guy. Just yesterday, me and my girlfriend were walking on the beach. Someday I'm going to do that.
It goes by in a flicker and at some point it's gonna be over. To me, heaven when we die is we meet that person we were capable of being, destined to be, and we're identical twins. Hell is you meet them and you're total strangers. My obsession in my life is when I meet that dude, we're gonna be identical twins. He's gonna meet me and go, hey man, proud of you. Been watching you this whole time. Man, you did it. You got off track there for a while. It took you a little while. You're a late starter.
But man, you did it. I don't do things based on how I feel. I do things based on who I am. And who I am is that guy. And every decision, that action, does it move me closer to being that man? Does it move you closer to being that woman? That's the barometer of how you live your life. Who are you when nobody's watching? What's the real difference you make in the world? Who are you really as a man or a woman? Who are you really? I get a lot of credit. I don't hold a candle to that guy.
Who are you really in quiet moments when human beings need you? Are you that person they can rely on? Are you that person who steps up? Are you that person who makes a difference for them? Because you can win in big ways, mansions, jets. I know all about that stuff. It's awesome. I want you to have them.
But I'll submit to you, it's the small things you do that no one will ever probably know you did that'll be the things that'll make you the most proud of you that will ultimately be the definition of who you are as a man or a woman. It's who you are in those moments. There's a destiny you're supposed to fulfill. There's people you're supposed to help. There's a difference you're supposed to make. Your life, your way, special to you. Not mine, not Jets, not houses, not cars. Your precious life. Your beautiful life. Your soul. Your gifts. Your difference. I want you to win.
I've always tried to disqualify myself. It always shocks people, even people that know me really well. They're like, not you. I don't know that I'm too talented, but I think I can fake it pretty well. I disqualify myself because, you know, the truth is that
maybe for a while, everything that I got that was love when I was a child only came when I achieved something. So I started to conflate early on in my life recognition and significance with love. In other words, my dad would love me if I hit the home run. My dad would love me if I get straight A's. And so then when I would feel these things, and also like, I love to beat myself up with mistakes I've made. I did this, I did that. I should have done this. I didn't do that. And I've always thought these mistakes...
these weaknesses of mine disqualify me from being happy or helping people. And this amazing breakthrough, the one decision that changed my family forever is my dad's decision to get sober. And it changed my family forever. I'm talking to you because my dad made that decision. And I've always been so proud of my dad for that. But this is just two weeks ago, 3.15 in the morning. I wake up, I'm crying. And I wake Christiana up. I go, babe,
Someone helped dad. She went, "What honey?" I said, "Someone helped dad." She goes, "What do you mean?" I said, "Babe, I never thought about this." In my dad's darkest, worst moment of his life, in some coffee shop or some room somewhere, some precious soul helped my dad. And I said, "Babe, that's not the powerful part." And I have no idea who this person is, but I wonder if they know the difference they made in Max and Bella's, my children's lives, or your life, or the millions of people I've helped. That one decision they made.
And she goes, "Oh my gosh." I said, "I never thought about this beautiful human being." Always gave the credit to my dad, but some stranger helped him. And I said, "Babe, do you know what qualified them to help my dad? Their messed up life." They were an alcoholic. They were a drug addict. Little did that person know the things they were the most ashamed of, the biggest mistakes of their lives, when they were using drugs and drinking and stealing, that was qualifying them to change my dad's life.
And all of us, we run around carrying these bags of, I'm not qualified because I made this mistake. I had this bankruptcy. This relationship didn't work. I did this thing you don't know about. I'm so ashamed of. That's why you're qualified. That's the thing that qualifies you. The humanness in you. You are the only human being with your combination of gifts that you were given, whatever they are,
and your experience. And real human beings help real human beings by being vulnerable and transparent saying, "I know where you are. I've messed up worse. I've made greater mistakes. I felt more... I know that depression. I know that anxiety. I know that shame. I know what that feels like." They didn't know all those mistakes they're making were leading them out of their heart and they finally got to a point where their intention
was to help my father. In the lowest moment of his life, they changed my dad's life and they're changed mine and maybe me and you are changing a few today because of that person's mess. My dad had these couple theories he would always say to me. And so one was when he got sober, he gave it one more try. He was going to stay sober one day at a time.
My jet was in almost walking distance of my dad's house. He's never been on any of them. Wow. And I would say to my dad, I would say, hey, let's go play golf in Maui. Let's go. There's these great golf courses in the ocean. And my dad would say, well, why would I go all the way to Maui to play golf with my favorite person, my son, when we can play here in Chino? It's not about there. I want to be with my son. So my family had none of that stuff. But my dad knew I was a dreamer. And my dad would always say,
you know i was one decision away from changing my life the whole time one choice and he'd say eddie you're not as far away from these dreams as you think you are and i'd say really dad and he goes no you're actually a lot closer than you think but because you think it's so far away you behave in accordance with that belief system and it always keeps it that far away from you i'm most confident when i'm living in my intention which is to serve which is to like help other people when i'm not doing that
Wayne Dyer, when I met him really, really young, told me, "You're gonna change the world, Ed Milet." And it was so long ago, 'cause I had a Sony Walkman on. - Wow. - And he had one, and he ran by me, and I said, "Dr. Dyer, you changed my life!" Pulls his head, he goes, "Well, I doubt that." And he goes, "I bet you changed your life." But he goes, "How did I help you?" We sat on this beach together and watched the sun come up for about an hour and a half. He goes, "You're gonna change the world."
and I'm sure he said this to a lot of people and he's like, and it's, you're very talented. You're brilliant. You're a good communicator, you know? And he goes, and that's not the reason why. And he was writing a book at that time called the power of intention. And he goes, you really intend to help people. And he goes, all these things with your father and your upbringing and all that, Ed, he goes, that's all made you.
And he goes, you have such a heart to want to help people. And he goes, would you do me a favor if we never meet again? And we ended up meeting many times. I said, yeah. And he said, never link your confidence to your ability because I know you struggle with your confidence. If it's predicated on your abilities or your achievements, you're always going to be chasing it. He goes, but if you'd link your confidence to your intentions, man, you have beautiful intentions. And that is something I knew about me. I know I have a good heart.
And I've never forgotten that. So when I do a podcast or a speech, I just connect to my intent, you know, and it's been the one thing that's brought me confidence. Because if you said, hey, you gotta be confident because you're great or you got a house or you have a plane. I go, yeah, but, yeah, but. But if you go, you gotta be confident because you have beautiful intentions to help people. I go, I might have to listen. You might be right. Shop.motiversity.com where greatness meets artistry.
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