Just woke at 5am covered in cold sweats and thought i was still in 2011 til i looked at my phone saw it was 2021, alot has happened ive come long ways from then, not quite where I thought i would be, one step close to my goals yet still far from dreams, stay strong friends
Rise and shine. 6AM and your hand can’t make it to the alarm clock before the voices in your head start telling you that it’s too early, too dark and too cold to get out of bed. Aching muscles lie still in rebellion pretending not to hear your brain commanding them to move. A legion of voices are shouting their unanimous permission for you to hit the snooze button and go back to dream land. But you didn’t ask their opinion. The voice you’ve chosen to listen to is one of defiance. A voice that says there was a reason you set that alarm in the first place. So sit up, put your feet on the floor, and don’t look back because we got work to do. Welcome to the grind. For what is each day but a series of conflicts between the right way and the easy way. 10,000 streams fan out like a river delta before you each one promising the path of least resistance. Thing is, your headed-up stream. And when you make that choice. When you decide to turn your back on what’s comfortable, and safe, and what some would call common sense, well that’s day one. From there it only gets tougher. So just make sure this is something you want because the easy way out will always be there ready to wash you away. All you have to do is pick up your feet. But you aren’t going to are you. With each step comes the decision to take another. You’re on your way now but this is no time to dwell on how far you have come. You are in a fight against an opponent you can’t see but oh you can feel him on your heels can’t you. Feel him breathing down your neck. You know what that is? That’s you. Your fears, your doubts, your insecurities all lined up like a firing squad ready to shoot you out of the sky. But don’t lose heart. While they’re not easily defeated they’re are far from invincible. Remember this is the grind. The battle royal between you and your mind, your body, and the devil on your shoulders telling you that this is just a game. This is just a waste of time. Your opponents are stronger than you. Drown out the voice of uncertainty with the sound of your own heartbeat. Burn away your self-doubt with a fire lit beneath you. Remember what we’re fighting for and never forget that momentum’s a cruel mistress. She can turn on a dime for the smallest mistake. She ever searching for the week place in your armor. That one tiny thing you forgot to prepare for. So as long as the devil is hiding the details the question remains: Is that all you got? Are you sure? And when the answer is yes. When you’ve done all you can to prepare yourself for battle, then it’s time to go forth and boldly face your enemy. The enemy within. Only now you must you take that fight into the open. Into hostile territory. You’re a lion in a field of lions all hunting the same elusive prey with a desperate starvation that says victory is the only thing that can keep you alive. So, believe that voice that says you can run a little faster. And you can throw a little harder. And that for you the laws of physics are merely a suggestion. Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort. Nobody can judge effort. Because effort is between you and you. If tomorrow wasn’t promised what would you get for today? Because every day is a new day. Every movement is a new moment. So now you gotta go out there and show them that you’re a different creature. Now. Than I was five minutes ago. Whatever legacy you’re going to leave, leave your legacy. So rise and shine.
Dude... I can't tell you how thankful I am for this. I watch it at least once a week... I'm focused on getting into racing and your video helps me re-align my focus whenever I waver. Thank you
I'm a 52 year old rider who is struggling with the climbs.....I keep working on my weight which I believe is my main challenge, second is the discipline to keep my workouts in order. I ride everyday to work 25 miles round trip.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!! Being a teenage cyclist this was the boost i needed that pushed me into nationals!!! I cant thank u enough for this video & i cant wait for More
First time listening to this since I play football in high school. I'm back now to get ready for moving on in my life instead of a game. Love this video
its 9 AM and im heading to work in 1 hr.. but I just came home from workout, people call me insane: why are you waking up at 6 AM to go to the gym?? I knew that I wanted to be stronger and better than them.. but I couldn't tell exactly why.. This desire was just in me... and now, ths video tells me abit more about my path... THanks so much
Im having a weak period of my life, things seem to be against me but everytime I watch this, I just have the feeling that I can do everything. Best video ever.
Courage can come in many forms. It's easy to obtain courage whether its small or big, but there is two things more important than courage. That is Patience & Pain. Do YOU have the patience to become a Legend. To not quit and accept any failure. Are you willing to take any pain that what ever hell on earth throws at you and knocks you down but not forgetting to pick yourself back up again to face it. If so prove it. Not to me or anyone else. Prove it to yourself. You are your own greatest Enemy.
Remember the battle is with yourself, forget everyone else, do what you do best and go harder, and when you decide to look back....you will see how you've changed.
The reason businesses have a soft spot for sport? The grind, every successful business person knows the grind better than anyone. We see the grind of athletes, the effort, the heart, the determination. The self-induced struggle. It reminds us of our own battle, our grind, the one that's almost impossible to see, but by curing the pains of society there is value.
Thank you for this video, I was training on my road bike for the 2013 race season when i was hit by a car. I was afraid to get back on my bike but this video has made me decide to continue training.
Wow. This is powerful, in sports, in life, in anything that requires effort. Amazing job with the video. Will definitely be coming back to watch it again and again...
Inspiration this video make almost make me cry. Why you answer. Because I' not have that courage to get front and believe that i cane make. I quit everytime I tried, but seeing this videos, make me see other side, and believe on things I dream to be, to win... I'am a boy with 17 dont make in life, a important thing, but i dream to be the difference on moment in my crounty, city ! Make my parent and family with pride of me. Sorry for my english, but never QUIT OF YOUR DREAMS AND OBJECTIVES !
no body will probably care about this comment. but i am so proud of myself, on a club 10 mile tt, after watching this, i managed to beat my personal best by 5 minutes. it was the same course, same bike, same equipment as when i had previously set my pb. at about the 5 mile mark, i felt rubbish, but then i thought of this video, this made me go on to beat my PB. i was riding a cervelo s5 with no tri bars or anything, but i managed to beat some people who were riding proper tt bikes. Thankyou
of course this is about cycling. No other sport can compare to it when it comes to suffering, specially mental suffering. It's the toughest sport on earth, by far. Nice video.
I kind of did something similar. Every morning before swim team practice I would watch this while getting ready, run a mile or so, and then run all the way to practice (about another mile) Keep cycling!!
If you are having difficulty finding motivation to ride, consider: - the night before, create a challenging route which is interesting to you and preload it into your Garmin - make sure the bike is in top working order - join a weekly riding group where the average ability is above yours - make it so your longer rides end at your house because familiarity counterbalances the fatigue - bring tastier snacks and more hydration - listen to your favorite music while doing the climbs - pace yourself by setting goals and taking breaks when needed - Have Fun!
I remember watching this everyday in the winter before training when the roads were nearly empty and now when I cycle there are loads but they can't keep up because they weren't there in the dark, cold, wet mornings of the winter
Big cycle race tomorrow. My first year and was dropped early in first 2 races in february. Have been training HARD last few months & this race I am to finishin the front group (btw its my home clubs race & they put me in th higher A3 category, i was lower A4 in Feb) this and other motivational vids are great to watch.
Im a pro cyclist who just took a month off for various bullshit reasons. I searched this to get some motivation, and 30 minutes from now I'll be suffering on the road with hours left to go.... in other words.... it worked
This could easily apply as motivation to nearly everything. Not just sports. Those who are willing to take the extra steps, give that tiny little bit more of effort, usually end up as victorious. Not just in sports, but basicly nearly everything with compititon.
Thank you. In 2014 I will do Norseman extreme triathlon. Hardest ironman distance yet. To me it will be ernomous challenge. This goes into my mp3, motivation section.
Whatever legacy you are going to leave....leave your legacy. Drugs, cheating, deception, lies, blackmail, fraud, perjury...the list goes on and on. Some legacy.
do you have to have or maybe have a link to the audio file of this? I would very much like to have it to set as an alarm on my workout mornings! please? and thank you for posting this awesome video!
Fuck, Im here sitting at work and all my mind is thinking is about getting out and grab my precious bike and hit those mnt trails once again.... Thats what really makes me feel alive..!!!
Here in 2023 still listening to this video before my 6am workouts.
Just woke at 5am covered in cold sweats and thought i was still in 2011 til i looked at my phone saw it was 2021, alot has happened ive come long ways from then, not quite where I thought i would be, one step close to my goals yet still far from dreams, stay strong friends
Rise and shine.
6AM and your hand can’t make it to the alarm clock before the voices in your head start telling you that it’s too early, too dark and too cold to get out of bed. Aching muscles lie still in rebellion pretending not to hear your brain commanding them to move. A legion of voices are shouting their unanimous permission for you to hit the snooze button and go back to dream land. But you didn’t ask their opinion. The voice you’ve chosen to listen to is one of defiance. A voice that says there was a reason you set that alarm in the first place. So sit up, put your feet on the floor, and don’t look back because we got work to do.
Welcome to the grind. For what is each day but a series of conflicts between the right way and the easy way. 10,000 streams fan out like a river delta before you each one promising the path of least resistance. Thing is, your headed-up stream. And when you make that choice. When you decide to turn your back on what’s comfortable, and safe, and what some would call common sense, well that’s day one. From there it only gets tougher. So just make sure this is something you want because the easy way out will always be there ready to wash you away. All you have to do is pick up your feet.
But you aren’t going to are you. With each step comes the decision to take another. You’re on your way now but this is no time to dwell on how far you have come. You are in a fight against an opponent you can’t see but oh you can feel him on your heels can’t you. Feel him breathing down your neck. You know what that is? That’s you. Your fears, your doubts, your insecurities all lined up like a firing squad ready to shoot you out of the sky. But don’t lose heart. While they’re not easily defeated they’re are far from invincible. Remember this is the grind. The battle royal between you and your mind, your body, and the devil on your shoulders telling you that this is just a game. This is just a waste of time. Your opponents are stronger than you. Drown out the voice of uncertainty with the sound of your own heartbeat. Burn away your self-doubt with a fire lit beneath you. Remember what we’re fighting for and never forget that momentum’s a cruel mistress. She can turn on a dime for the smallest mistake. She ever searching for the week place in your armor. That one tiny thing you forgot to prepare for. So as long as the devil is hiding the details the question remains: Is that all you got? Are you sure? And when the answer is yes. When you’ve done all you can to prepare yourself for battle, then it’s time to go forth and boldly face your enemy. The enemy within. Only now you must you take that fight into the open. Into hostile territory. You’re a lion in a field of lions all hunting the same elusive prey with a desperate starvation that says victory is the only thing that can keep you alive. So, believe that voice that says you can run a little faster. And you can throw a little harder. And that for you the laws of physics are merely a suggestion.
Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort. Nobody can judge effort. Because effort is between you and you. If tomorrow wasn’t promised what would you get for today? Because every day is a new day. Every movement is a new moment. So now you gotta go out there and show them that you’re a different creature. Now. Than I was five minutes ago. Whatever legacy you’re going to leave, leave your legacy.
So rise and shine.
Jake Thayer Thanks
GOD mode! thank youu!!
If this video started on my phone instead of the alarm every morning, it would be a lot easier to go out riding in these winther months! Great video!
YESSSS! Same here ! Is there any way to make this happen! I need some help in the mornings !
Easy, use atube catcher, same software change it to mp3 and that's it!
Dude... I can't tell you how thankful I am for this. I watch it at least once a week... I'm focused on getting into racing and your video helps me re-align my focus whenever I waver. Thank you
It´s been a while since I watched this last time.
Is this on Spotify
I cannot believe there are people who disliked this
+Sive Pendu they went back to dreamland
I had watched/listened to this for YEARS but only now learned that it’s from “TCU baseball 2012 - the grind.”
I thought this vid was an original :/
They’re called pussies.
He did put lance in which could have offended some people
"Which each step comes the decision to take another one" beautiful!
I'm a 52 year old rider who is struggling with the climbs.....I keep working on my weight which I believe is my main challenge, second is the discipline to keep my workouts in order. I ride everyday to work 25 miles round trip.
Definitely the best motivational video ever. I'm watching it before EVERY training. Thanks for sharing!
Haven’t watched this in years and remembered where my life was when I was, I’m grateful I still see this.
I watch this every morning, fight the words.... Keep fighting we are all stronger than yesterday.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!! Being a teenage cyclist this was the boost i needed that pushed me into nationals!!! I cant thank u enough for this video & i cant wait for
More
First time listening to this since I play football in high school. I'm back now to get ready for moving on in my life instead of a game. Love this video
its 9 AM and im heading to work in 1 hr.. but I just came home from workout, people call me insane: why are you waking up at 6 AM to go to the gym??
I knew that I wanted to be stronger and better than them.. but I couldn't tell exactly why.. This desire was just in me... and now, ths video tells me abit more about my path... THanks so much
I have been busting my ass working out for the past 3 weeks because of this video. This is so inspirational. I listen everyday. Thank you so much.
I think this is the deepest and most truthful story. I love it and listen intently....again and again and again.
This is by far the sickest, most badass inspiring video yet. This really puts it into perspective, that I have no enemies, except myself.
Im having a weak period of my life, things seem to be against me but everytime I watch this, I just have the feeling that I can do everything. Best video ever.
Amazing since 2013
Courage can come in many forms. It's easy to obtain courage whether its small or big, but there is two things more important than courage. That is Patience & Pain. Do YOU have the patience to become a Legend. To not quit and accept any failure. Are you willing to take any pain that what ever hell on earth throws at you and knocks you down but not forgetting to pick yourself back up again to face it. If so prove it. Not to me or anyone else. Prove it to yourself. You are your own greatest Enemy.
When I'm cycling and feel like I'm bonking I pull over and watch this video 2 or 3 times while I'm resting and it gets me back on track every time! :)
Remember the battle is with yourself, forget everyone else, do what you do best and go harder, and when you decide to look back....you will see how you've changed.
Back to the good days of TH-cam.
So rise and shine. Time to get out there people and show the world what your made of.
Best video ever!Thanks for making it.It helps me remembering it on big climbs pretty much.
Motivation videos are great but i seem to come back to this one ever since you posted this on /r. Good stuff!
The reason businesses have a soft spot for sport? The grind, every successful business person knows the grind better than anyone.
We see the grind of athletes, the effort, the heart, the determination. The self-induced struggle. It reminds us of our own battle, our grind, the one that's almost impossible to see, but by curing the pains of society there is value.
How are is the narration SO PERFECT!!!!????? Holy determinationgasm!
ONE OF THE BEST MOTIVATIONS OF ALL TIME!!!!, keep up the good work!
Thank you for this video, I was training on my road bike for the 2013 race season when i was hit by a car. I was afraid to get back on my bike but this video has made me decide to continue training.
Wow. This is powerful, in sports, in life, in anything that requires effort. Amazing job with the video. Will definitely be coming back to watch it again and again...
I'm a runner not a cyclist but this video still gets me motivated and keeps me going when I think about stopping.
Inspiration this video make almost make me cry. Why you answer. Because I' not have that courage to get front and believe that i cane make. I quit everytime I tried, but seeing this videos, make me see other side, and believe on things I dream to be, to win...
I'am a boy with 17 dont make in life, a important thing, but i dream to be the difference on moment in my crounty, city ! Make my parent and family with pride of me.
Sorry for my english, but never QUIT OF YOUR DREAMS AND OBJECTIVES !
no body will probably care about this comment. but i am so proud of myself, on a club 10 mile tt, after watching this, i managed to beat my personal best by 5 minutes. it was the same course, same bike, same equipment as when i had previously set my pb. at about the 5 mile mark, i felt rubbish, but then i thought of this video, this made me go on to beat my PB. i was riding a cervelo s5 with no tri bars or anything, but i managed to beat some people who were riding proper tt bikes. Thankyou
One of best motivational videos yet! Thanks and keep em coming.
of course this is about cycling. No other sport can compare to it when it comes to suffering, specially mental suffering. It's the toughest sport on earth, by far. Nice video.
“....and that for you, the LAWS OF PHYSICS ARE MERELY A SUGGESTION!"
The first song's name is Au Fil De L'eau by Bernard Becker for all who were wondering...
The motivational and inspirational legend himself !!!! Ray Lewis !!
I watch this video every day and it never gets old!
I kind of did something similar. Every morning before swim team practice I would watch this while getting ready, run a mile or so, and then run all the way to practice (about another mile) Keep cycling!!
I'm watching this before finishing this project due in 6 hours. Let's do this!
After watching hundreds of motivation videos i have to say this is the fucking best motivation video on youtube.
This applies to other aspects of life. Beautiful.
Eric Anderson, thank you for this video!
It's called "Au Fil De L'eau" by the "Bernard Becker" Orchestra.
I don't care much for sport but this advert truly is epic.
Great video. Got up early for a run and was watching this before I headed out. Still dark out there.
i watch this every time before i train
I heard this on 8tracks. It's now my alarm every morning. Cheers for putting this together, I though it was professional
If you are having difficulty finding motivation to ride, consider:
- the night before, create a challenging route which is interesting to you and preload it into your Garmin
- make sure the bike is in top working order
- join a weekly riding group where the average ability is above yours
- make it so your longer rides end at your house because familiarity counterbalances the fatigue
- bring tastier snacks and more hydration
- listen to your favorite music while doing the climbs
- pace yourself by setting goals and taking breaks when needed
- Have Fun!
I remember watching this everyday in the winter before training when the roads were nearly empty and now when I cycle there are loads but they can't keep up because they weren't there in the dark, cold, wet mornings of the winter
Thank you very much, I watch it before every training, It helps a lot.
This is going to be my alarm clock from now on!!!!
Big cycle race tomorrow. My first year and was dropped early in first 2 races in february. Have been training HARD last few months & this race I am to finishin the front group (btw its my home clubs race & they put me in th higher A3 category, i was lower A4 in Feb) this and other motivational vids are great to watch.
Best sport: major lactic acid, 2000 watt power sprints, pain cave, VO2max, fucking tears your body apart. Resting heart rates 40 and lower. Wow.
+Poolgogi poolgogi
>2000 watt power sprints
What is that, tandem track sprint?
Awesome video. Thanks for posting Eric.
Armstrong's doping has given him thousands of minions to draft him, epic!
great video, i play this every morning when i wake up at 6 am to go to the gym
Great video! I often play it when I'm on my last mile to get that extra power, motivates like no other
That is a useful quote thank you Extremely motivational without a doubt.
this should now your motivation to get better!!! if you want to be the best you have to beat the best!!!
It will.
Don't let yourself bring you down. You are fucking awesome, go out and fucking prove it friend.
"Laziness is nothing more than resting before you get tired"
I watch this everyday I have to workout early before work
THIS IS the BEST MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO IVE SEEN.
yeah it's legit I been listening to this during the hardest parts of the workout
this is amazing, best motivation video i've ever seen.
This video hits different when you’re struggling
Im a pro cyclist who just took a month off for various bullshit reasons. I searched this to get some motivation, and 30 minutes from now I'll be suffering on the road with hours left to go.... in other words.... it worked
This could easily apply as motivation to nearly everything. Not just sports. Those who are willing to take the extra steps, give that tiny little bit more of effort, usually end up as victorious. Not just in sports, but basicly nearly everything with compititon.
watch this every night before i go to sleep so i'm motivated from the second i get up
Lance, the boss, armstrong, is my inspiration. Great video !
When he said "Welcome to the grind" I instantly hit the like button
I want to wake up to this everyday.
The words said in this video can be applied to more than just sports, which makes it all the more powerful
Thanks For This. Great Video. Makes Me Ready To GO!
Thank you. In 2014 I will do Norseman extreme triathlon. Hardest ironman distance yet. To me it will be ernomous challenge. This goes into my mp3, motivation section.
how can It be so PERFECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watching this video had made me believe in myself.
That speech...... SICK!
You good sir have won +infinite internets with this video.
Today í have to go to national athletics ... i have the 100m run . This video make me Stronger! THx
This is incredible. Thank you for introducing me to the grind.
Good stuff. I play this every morning now.
Where can i download the MP3 of the first speech? I want to make it my alarm sound to be this speech!
Copy the link and try on vidmate there you will get it
Whatever legacy you are going to leave....leave your legacy. Drugs, cheating, deception, lies, blackmail, fraud, perjury...the list goes on and on. Some legacy.
I listen to this before every workout
Best motivation video made,hands down..
I'm a competitive swimmer,2 hour lift and 2 hour swim everyday, I feel beet but sure as hello won't let myself give in
I get chills at 3:26 every single time and i have watched this video 100 times already!
Great piece of work!! Love it!
do you have to have or maybe have a link to the audio file of this? I would very much like to have it to set as an alarm on my workout mornings! please? and thank you for posting this awesome video!
Thanks for this awesome video. Gets me out of bed every morning now :D
"easy way out will always be there, ready to wash your way"
Fuck, Im here sitting at work and all my mind is thinking is about getting out and grab my precious bike and hit those mnt trails once again.... Thats what really makes me feel alive..!!!
i want to have this as my alarm in the morning. would make it easier to get out of bed!!
Best motivational video i ever watch
What is the music in the beginning?