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[Music] A magic pill for procrastination providing motivation and inspiration

Posted on July 20, 2012 by vahnmanx

Music is a magical thing. It can change our mood almost instantly. Even though I am not a big country artist, this insightful song provided me a lot of motivation and inspiration. Listen closely to the lyrics. It reminds me a famous quote from the late Steve Jobs:

“If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”

Have a listen to Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” after the break:

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[Video] This is why I love music

Posted on February 23, 2012 by vahnmanx

People say that people aren’t born equal into this world.

It’s my belief that regardless of your situation, if you believe that everything will work out for itself in the end, then it will. And you may ask “Well what about the starving children in Africa who die due to circumstances outside of their control?”.

I believe that those who were not given much of a chance in their life in the real world, the flow of the universe will somehow give them the chance in the afterlife.

Confucius said that:

“He who says he can, and he who says he can’t are both usually right”

This was the song that moved me today. Video after the break:

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