Wayne Dyer, Author & Motivational Speaker

Welcome back to Power Talk, where we dive into life’s big questions with a dash of fun! Today, we’re unpacking a powerful quote from Wayne Dyer: "Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice." Life throws us choices all the time—so let’s talk about how we can take control of those moments and choose motivation over misery. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Episode Transcript

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This is Life is Positive.

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Welcome back to another episode of Power Talks, where we serve up wisdom with a side of real talk.
Today, we're tackling a quote from the legendary Wayne Dyer that's both simple and profound.
Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
Now, let's be honest. Those words hit like a ton of bricks, right?

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I mean, who hasn't had those days when staying miserable seems like the easier option?
You're in your sweatpants, binge-watching your favorite show, surrounded by snacks.
And honestly, the idea of motivating yourself feels about as appealing as doing a 5K run in the rain.
But here's the thing about Wayne's quote. It's all about choice.

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Yep, the big C-word. Whether we like it or not, life throws us all kinds of curveballs,
and sometimes it's easy to feel like we're just along for the ride. But no.
According to Mr. Dyer, the ball is actually in our court.
Feeling stuck? Choose to pivot. Feeling down? Choose to find one small thing to lift yourself up.

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Easier said than done, I know, but let's break it down a little more.
Picture this. It's Monday morning, and your alarm goes off.
You've got two options. Hit snooze and groan about how much you hate Mondays, or get up,
blast your favorite song, and tackle the day. Which one's more fun?
Probably the one with the music, right?
And even if it doesn't magically make the day perfect, you've already shifted your energy.

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That's the power of choice and action.
Now, let's be clear. Choosing motivation doesn't mean ignoring tough emotions,
or pretending everything's fine when it's not.
Life is messy, and sometimes, it's okay to feel miserable for a bit.
But the magic happens when we decide not to stay there.
Motivation doesn't always have to look like climbing mountains or doing epic things.

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It can be as simple as getting out of bed, making your bed,
or taking that first sip of coffee and deciding, okay, today's gonna be okay.
Wayne Dyer's quote reminds us that motivation isn't something you wait for.
It's something you choose.
When you decide to take one small step, whether it's putting on your sneakers for a walk,

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writing down one goal, or even smiling at yourself in the mirror,
you're already flipping the script.
So here's my challenge to you today.
The next time you feel stuck, take a deep breath and remind yourself,
it's always my choice. Then, make that tiny, empowering move forward.
And hey, if all else fails, just remember this podcast episode

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and know you're not alone in figuring it all out.
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Until next time, keep choosing the vibes you want to live in.

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Remember, happiness is not by chance, but by choice.
See you next time on Life Is Positive.

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Bye.