Won't back down.

Everybody needs a boost in motivation every now and then. Something that helps you stay on top of your game, be it in your every day life or in sports Where this motivation comes from is individual and for me, a lot of my inspiration comes from music. 

I recently found a couple of songs that instantly ended up in my motivational playlist and I want to share them with you. (Links to all the songs at the end of the post.)

Photographer: Jonathan Stålhös 

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(Old pictures of me in my old gear below.)

Won't back down.

'You got me confused with somebody who looses, because I won't back down.'

It's weird. The effect someone you don't even know can have on you by, simply saying a couple of words that you've heard a thousand times along with music. For me, the right song at the right time can completely define, or change my perception of a moment. It works as both an Achilles heel and an adrenaline charge, depending on the song. 

I'm phenomenal.

''I'll never say it's impossible, cause I'm born to be phenomenal.'

Our minds are simple and easy to trick. If you tell yourself that you aren't good enough times, your mind will soon start telling you that you aren't good enough. It's the same thing the other way around - tell yourself that you are good and your mind will in turn tell you that you are good. This will translate in to confidence. 

That is why I choose to say - I'm phenomenal. 

Kings never die.

'Through the passage of time, kings never die.'

Immortality is actually a real thing. Maybe not in a physical sense but as I said, our minds are simple and they are just as powerful as they are simple. Someone can tell me something today and if I feel that I resonate with those words, they can stick with me forever and have a positive effect on many aspects of my life. I carry many quotes with me in my thoughts and I can guarantee that they will still be there when I need them, when I need a push to work out or when I have turned 70 and need help walking up the stairs. This is how we can stay immortal - through words or actions.

Apart from my hopes of getting to have a long career as a goaltending coach, that is something I really want. The chance to be that source of inspiration, to affect someone the same way so many others have affected me. For someone. Somewhere.

That is it from me for now. A big thanks to everyone, or anyone reading, I really appreciate it!

To all you goalies out there - keep on being amazing, and stay humble.

As promised - links to the songs below in chronological order!

Roomie - Won't back down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7sjRRXw7zI

Eminem - Phenomenal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXvEcBKMT8

Eminem - Kings never die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YAVn466YBc

What gets you motivated? Feel free to share with the rest of us in the comments!