November 9, 2009 Matt Morris -
Written By Matt Morris -

Motivational Monday – Week #3

In Chapter 3 of The Unemployed Millionaire, I focus on beliefs and the three ways our beliefs are shaped. Believing what other people say about us and our abilities is one of the ways our beliefs can be shaped. This week’s Motivational Monday video is focused on a father-son team that refused to accept what ‘experts’ said would be impossible…

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Dick and Rick Hoyt prove that if you choose not to accept the negative statements other people say about you and your abilities, anything is possible!

Let me know how you feel about this week’s Motivational Monday in the comments section below. I look forward to hearing from you and, as always, will personally read each and every one.

P.S. To learn more about the three ways our beliefs are shaped, feed 5 hungry children, and gain access to over $2,000 in bonus gifts – purchase The Unemployed Millionaire by clicking here: www.mattmorris.com/book

Check out last week’s Motivational Monday here: Motivational Monday Week Two.
Check out the 4th edition of Motivational Monday here: Motivational Monday Week Four.

  • rosa doerner

    thank you matt. love is the most powerful force the move us all.

  • http://www.tviwezbiz.com mark wezyk

    Matt,
    Thank you for that!!! Right now all I can say is WOW..My story isn’t that power full.
    Dick is a real man, our society needs more men to step up to the plate and be real men and not just FATHERS. His strong belief and courage to do what ever his son needed is extraordinary.
    Once again thank you for that, I needed that to remind me that I made the right decisions 7 years ago..

    Freedomteamleader
    Mark Wezyk

  • http://profitonknowledge.com Larry Rivera

    Very powerful touching and emotional Thank you….

  • http://sneddon.worldventures.biz Mary Sneddon

    Thank you so much for the inspiration which I really needed today.Been exhausted trying to help my daughter, who is 26 years old,and has Downs Syndrome ,move into a place of her own.It’s a big deal for her and a bit scary for me too. So thank you again for helping me to stop feeling sorry for myself and just get on with the job in hand and be proud of her.
    Regards,
    Mary

  • http://www.mpdspace.com/ Lloyd Christie

    Motivational Mondays… excellent great job matt – i look forward to next weeks because staying motivated is just so crucial to success as you well know it takes constant conditioning, check out this article at mpdspace.com it has some useful tips
    http://www.mpdspace.com/blog/learning/moving-beyond-motivation-to-peak-performance/

  • http://www.mpdspace.com/ Lloyd Christie

    I agree with rosa love is the most powerful force its the only force worth loving for

  • Jelle Mostert

    Wow Matt, I never saw more love in a movie! Very inspiring! Thanks you!

  • http://www.misterdavco.com David Gonzalez

    Two remarkable men. One powerful word: CAN
    Thank you.

  • http://www.dnahits.com Kevin

    Really makes you think! GREAT

  • http://selmaonlinebusiness.com Selma

    Mack – this is ‘love’ the way we should live it!

    What an inspiration.

  • Maurice

    Dear Matt
    I`m sitting here with tears in my eyes. This movie really stirs the deepest emotions. Dick sets such high standards as a father that it forced me to look over and over at my role as a father. Well done SIR! You are playing a marvelous innings in God`s game.

  • http://www.SaneSNS.com Marnie

    Awesome! Two lives well-lived. Eternity will tell the rest of their story. Thank you!

  • Tracie

    I could say so much, but Thank You for sharing this says it all.

  • Susie

    I am so thankful I’ve joined your list. Your Monday motivations are wonderful!
    May God bless the Hoyt and the Morris families. Enjoy your new adventure as a father!
    Again, thank you!

  • Stian

    Thanx Matt.

    Great stuff!!!

    There are so many people that just give up without fighting, this family is truly an inspiration to everyone!!!

    Thanx again.

    Rgds.

    Stian.

  • Tina Tara

    Thanks again for an inspiring story that will motivate me to achieve all my dreams!

  • Nick

    If that doesn’t bring a tear to your eye…
    Thanks for sharing Matt.

  • http://www.laptoprichesnetwork.com Carlton Riddick

    Matt,

    Speechless…speechless…too awesome for words…

    Carlton

  • bruce leighton

    thanks for that that video was exellent makes you feel very humble indeed father and son together making sure that disabillities are not diseases every body has to enjoy life allways

  • http://www.MattMorris.com Matt Morris

    Yeah I cried like a baby when I saw it. Rhonda came in the office and I’m crying – she thought something was wrong until I showed her the video as well. I ask God to give me the strength to be that kind of father to Zara

  • Mobeen Tejani

    Thank you Matt you are great, what an inspiration

  • The Kelly’s

    Matt, for over 20 years we carried our daughter to countless hospitals and medical facilities. We gave up everything as a family to help her live as full a life as possible. And on her second liver transplant her older sister gave up two thirds of her liver in an experimental surgery which gave her 6 more years.I think that the toughest thing that we ever did was listen to the doctor say that both of my girls could die that day. So, we really do know what this man feels for his son, we have lived it. God bless him, and may he have his son with him for many more years. The Kelly’s.

  • http://www.monawalrond.ws Mona

    Matt,

    Thanks for sharing this video. With GOD, all things are possible. I’m so very pleased that this father/family maintained their strong faith in God. This is a living testimony of the power of God. We only need embrace it and move forward to defy the odds and be Ambassadors for the Christ. Thanks again. Mona [Canada]

  • http://none Sareln F Nel

    Thanks Mat for sharing the story of a wonderfull love with us.That father is a true HERO.
    Thanks again.
    Sarel F

  • Vivian Effiom

    Hello Matt, Thanks again for an inspiring story.When I saw the video, I asked myself where did I go wrong? Where do you start and Many thanks for that. This is defy me against all Odds to move forward.

  • Brian C

    Matt, you’ve done it again, I’m all choked up. Even though I was familiar with this story, it always jerks my tears. Thanks for reminding me. I too ask for the strength to be the best dad on earth to my little ones.

  • Sharen W

    Matt, this is very inspiring. This is my first Motivational Monday. I look forward to many more. “I Can Only Imagine” by Mercy Me is one of my most favorite songs! Thank you for starting my week off with hope!

  • Gurdev B

    Thank you Matt, that is fantastic and inspirational. Please keep them coming.
    Thanks again.

  • http://- Raga

    it is a mazing, see the pwer of love,such a woderful and incredible bond between son and dad even when that son is so needy.and i even believe it is same power help that kid to be determined and have a taste for his life.such a joy.thanx Matt

  • Euron Whiteley

    This is very good. The first time i saw this i was really impressed at the love his father extended to him. I think fathers on a whole should view this. Its very touching and humanly. Once again the word ‘impossible’ is totally destroyed by the force within.

  • http://www.princessrachy.com Rachel Leigh

    Matt, wow… thank you so so much for sharing this with us! I’m speechless…. thank you xxx

  • Owen Thomson

    Yes, I actually received this link over a year ago and it is just as powerful.. I found one sceptic who was so bitter about his own disability and was critical about Rick and Dick and blamed God for all his failures.. I guess we are realy ALL the cripled person in the wheel chair! We al need someone to push us to the finish line. The diference is we can be made whole and be runners that help another cripple.

  • http://www.MattMorris.com Matt Morris

    To the Kelley’s, thank you so much for sharing. I can’t imagine what that must be like but am grateful to have people like you with such enormous hearts. God bless you

  • Malikca Cummings

    Love is indeed the most powerful force in the world.

  • Merk Joshnon

    How’s Success University coming along…….? And yes love is the greatest force of all.

  • http://www.foreveryoungexperience.com cheryl

    Thank you so much Matt for sharing! What an inspirational story. My only wish is that there are more fathers like this in our world. It may be a better place!

  • http://kerryng.com/ Kerry

    powerful!! touching!! inspirational!!

  • http://www.tampogo.com/phoenix Alan

    I am humbled…

  • http://www.lifewave.comcheenaproductions cheena

    Thanks so much Matt!
    a quote from James G at eceti….
    “Just a heads up there are many influences seen and unseen running amuck on the planet. Now is the time more than ever to focus on the higher mind, love, joy, bliss and cooperation. We will be tested to the max and some will fall into the ego projecting their own demons outside of themselves on the true light workers. The higher more advanced one is the more the demons will rear their ugly heads. If you are being targeted know you are in good company. It is not as if all the other masters that walked this plane were met with open arms. If you are judging, condemning others and creating separation rather than cooperation it is time to be brutally honest with yourself.

    The alter ego is the door for other influences and it is always trying to take credit or climb on the backs of others to reach the top. We know in our heart of hearts what is true. No psychic or master can tell you what your own unique purpose is or become your own personal God connection. Self Mastery is mastering our own dark side as well as feeding the light side. The old Cherokee tale about two wolves fighting inside one is white and focused on love, joy, bliss and cooperation the other dark focused on selfishness, judgment, anger, separation, competition etc is being played out. The one that wins is the one you feed. If a large percentage of your thoughts are focused on fear, separation and againstness you are feeding the dark wolf. Some actually think they are doing Gods work while at the same time feeding the dark wolf and projecting their own darkness planting seeds of deception and ill will. Their chickens will come home to roost and all we have to do is hold the light, stay in our heart of hearts and know love is the ultimate power. Many speak of love yet weave a twisted tale with love being their motive. As I said the ego and those who serve the dark wolf are very tricky. They even have themselves fooled. Use the discernment of the heart, love, joy and bliss to guide you in the days to come.” Be well James Gilliland http://www.eceti.org

  • Donavon

    Wow the love he shows for his child is so amazing. Thank you so much for opening our eyes. How awesome love is. The world would be a much better place if we all had that type of love for one another.

  • http://Motivationandinspiration Erikka Rita

    Matt you made my day! Thank you and let’s keep love for the impossible.

  • http://1984-sports.blogspot.com Desmond

    I am speachless as well. At 66 this man is pushing his body to the limit for the love of his son. So I don’t want to hear anyone else use the word CAN’T. Imagine how many people probably told Mr. Hoyt that he couldn’t provide a happier life for his son. In the words of Jimmy V.. “Never, ever give up!!”

  • S.Menon

    Thanks Matt,for sharing this wonderful video. You made me realise that I have nothing to complain about in my life. It has been a really motivational Monday. For the past three weeks, I have been procastinating to buy your book. Today I just bought the book. Once again, Thanks Matt and keep up the excellent work.

    • http://www.MattMorris.com Matt Morris

      Thanks for your comment I hope the book gives you exactly what you need. Be sure to let me know how you enjoy it!

  • http://none Nigel Dawson

    This is what love and endurance is all about.I wish i have his level of motivation and patience in network marketing.

    Thank you,
    Nigel D

  • Nancy Ellis & Lady

    This is what what makes living worth while, when we take our mind off ourself and focus on the needs of others, that’s God’s unconditional love in real time! Thank you so very much for sharing and caring! May God Bless you richly as you Keep On Keepin’ On!
    Nancy & Lady

  • John Harmer

    Hi Matt

    I saw this movie a year or so back. I cried then. And I cried this time, too. This is truly inspirational. I will be sharing it with others. I lost a child many years ago. Yet while he was with us, he taught us so much. So I admire the way this father shows his love for his son. Way to go

    John H
    Melbourne Australia

  • http://www.holidaysandcash.com/julenor Julius M

    It is very encouraging in order to move the world forward

  • Christine

    I cried…again. You are such an inspiration. Thank you. I am at a point in my life where I feel like a complete failure yet I find it impossible to give up and kill the dream inside of me. How do you get past that feeling of no worth? The song to this clip as well as the story reminded me of the reason why I keep trying. Thank you. I have bought your book and am on chapter 3 today! Just amazing! God bless you!!!!

    • http://www.MattMorris.com Matt Morris

      Hi Christine, hang in there. Someone once told me – When you’re going through hell, don’t stop there – keep going until you get out! Be sure to go through chapter 3 thoroughly and read my story about choosing to look at my failures as successes. I failed so many times I felt the same way at one point. The key is to simply get up more times than you get knocked down. The failures make you stronger… but only if you don’t quit. God gave us all the power to create greatness. We were all created equal so double up on your faith and believe that He has a greater purpose for you. Keep me posted on your journey.
      Lots of love,
      Matt

  • http://www.thespokenword.com Stephen Barrett

    Hi Matt
    As I watch your motivational moments I feel something deep within me just wanting to push past the pain and the setbacks and the rejection of negative people around me, those who just don’t see the ache in our hearts to let Jesus in and then to let Him out for others.
    Thank you for your overcoming heart, filled with Jesus’ love.
    With gratitude
    Stephen
    Proverbs 3:5,6

    PS You coming to New Zealand any time soon? Be nice to greet my brother in Christ :)

  • Manuel

    Thanks Matt for existing!

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