MooreMotivation with Kendrick Moore

Toughness is What Matters

Working hard can only get you so far. I know you may be use to hearing, ‘work hard and you’ll get what you want,’ but it’s just not the truth. Well, not solely. When you want something great, when you want something elite, heck, when you just want something more that seems beyond your reach, you’re going to have to do more than work hard. You’re going to have to be tough. On that journey there will be a point that will challenge you beyond the physical, and it will require a level of toughness for you to get to the next level. People are not making it because they don’t work hard enough, they’re not making it because they’re not tough enough. So, let’s push hard work to the side for a second. How tough are you? Lock In!
 
 

Transfer Portal

I can’t even be mad that there’s an option to transfer schools if need be. I was someone who transferred. But back then, there were regulations in place that controlled it. There were penalties for those that transferred. There was substance behind WHY you transferred. Now, no regulations, no penalties, and definitely no true reasons why. Well, mainly because it’s the easy way out when things get tough. Hold on, are we talking about sports or life…? Lock In!

Be Careful What You Wish For

Life is designed in a way to challenge you so that you are prepared for what's next. Life is also designed in a way to protect you by keeping you from even getting to what's next. Because, next, comes with responsibilities. And many times, responsibilities and expectations that you just can't handle. So, the next time you wish for something, you mught want to be glad that it's not given to you! That could actually be the best thing for you. Lock In!

Tomorrow

In life, we are taught to set goals. We are constantly encouraged to set goals. Some of them are lofty, many may not even seem like much. Either way, goal setting is a natural part of everyday life. So natural, that we take it for granted. And I can bet you just about anything, that you overlook the most important goal you should ever set... and that's to make it to tomorrow! Lock In!

Broken to Pieces

I get asked all of the time, how do I become unstuck?!? I give them a chance to explain what's going on, and as soon as I hear this repeated cycle of causing oneself to remain in the same position, I know it's more than being stuck. When you're stuck, you want help. What that person may be experiencing is a broken spirit. They start choosing poor behaviors that support how they feel. And guess what, it keeps them in the same exact spot. But, guess what again. It's a totally worse feeling than being stuck. When it's just about being stuck, it's probably a hard time getting going or being consistent. But, you want help. You want out of the position you're in. Not the same when broken. It may feel the same but it's not. So, pay attention because it can cause a lot of harm. Lock In.

Peer...

Peer pressure, peer influence, or whatever you want to call it. Answer this. What is your criteria for choosing your friends? How is your friend someone who puts you down and makes fun of you? Why do you call the person that never encourages you, your bestie? Why? Just why? This idea of 'fitting in' has gotten out of control. It has completely altered our decision-making. And the worst of it is who you decide to be friends with. Re-evaluate your friend groups! Lock In!

Everything is the Answer!

Two important facts that we need to know about the trauma of love. 1. Love has hurt way more people than hurt has. 2. Many people aren’t aware when they are in the true presence of love, due to how it has been misconstrued in their lives prior. Our lives our impacted by love, or the lack their of, daily. So, the next time someone asks What’s Love Go To Do With It? Be sure to answer, EVERYTHING! Lock In!

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Everything! Love is one of those words like NO! It grabs your attention and it has an immediate impact. The emotion that has the most variation of how it’s displayed, is love. Love has everything to do with everything. But, because the way we display it is so different, it can have a completely negative effect. Either way, it’s still love. Lock in!

Complaining vs Communicating

And the new… champion… of the world…!!! At home, at work, in sports, at school, in the morning, in the afternoon, at night, anywhere and at any time of the day. You navigate your day by communicating. Or, so it may seem. In all of those places, at those times, I think there’s a new sheriff in town, and in many cases, it can’t be stopped. Complaining. Complaining has replaced communicating. And it’s done so smoothly, that most people confuse the two. Are you one of those people? Lock In!

Focus

I know, you feel that you control your actions, I get it, you think you are fully in charge of your thoughts, Newsflash! Not true. Well, you can be if you work on it. But, most people’s thoughts are controlled by their environment. You may think that choice was yours, or that you came up with that thought. Your environment constantly provides signals and prompts that prime even the best thinkers. My advice, practice training your thinking. Or that next decision could be a big mistake. Lock In!

MevsMe

The greatest challenge that you’ll have is with yourself, the greatest challenge that you’ll have is with yourself, the greatest… on and on again. I don’t know if I was ever told that growing up. And, if it was said, I don’t know if I would’ve even believed it. So, why should we expect anyone else to believe it. It doesn’t make sense. How can that even be possible? With so much that we see going on every single day that present challenges. But the greatest challenge is within?? It’s the most impossible truth ever told. Lock In!

The Comeback Story

Being in a world where you seemingly have everything you could ever want. Everything you can ever need. That brings you complete bliss. Can you imagine that feeling? Then imagine that same world where you once had the thing that brought you complete bliss, and now it’s gone. There is no chance to get the thing back. But, is there a chance to get that feeling of happiness back? Could be. But, it’ll never be the same as it once was. This comeback story ends with…

Good Times

‘Ain’t we lucky we got’em!’ Ok, wait. Unpaid bills, eviction notices, laid off from work, groceries short. Lucky to have that? Those are considered Good Times? How? This has to to a lesson. What is the lesson? I’m glad you asked. Resilience, for one. Every day, no matter what hardships go on, show up and give your best. Being able to stick together when things get tough. The impact of decisions. Not quitting. And more. The struggle is a part of the story. And the Good Times are who you become in the process! Lock In!

Death of the Diary

Imagine a world where there were no filters. Imagine a world where there were no secrets, no privacy. Imagine if people felt free to say anything and share anything. Well, you can stop imagining it, because that world exists, and we’re living in it. Once upon a time, certain thoughts, dreams, things you wanted to say but couldn’t, were kept in a diary. Today, that same personal and intimate information is easily accessible to the world. How did we get here, I don’t know. But, I do wish we could bring the diary back. Lock in!

Joy to the World

We seek it. Joy. Yes, joy. You know what I'm talking about. The little yellow character on Inside Out. Everyone can relate. It's what we all want. But, it should also be what we spread. Yes. That same joy. To get it, you must be present. Cherish every moment because they don't last forever. To spread it, you must be grateful. Once you enter a space of being truly grateful, the value of what you give is immeasurable. We all hold the key to create a world full of joy. Lock in!

Questioning the Start

What are you waiting for? What are you scared of? Go ahead, get started. That scenario has been played out a million times. For all of the hard times. For the sleepless nights. For the wins and losses. More losses than wins. For all of the sacrifices. For the disappointments. For all of the failures. For all of the successes. But, you wouldn't know about any of this, because you never started! You have no clue what you're missing out on. Lock in!

Every Kid in the Country!

Our pride, our joy, our youth. How precious, our youth. Yes, I ask a lot of them. But, the only true ask is that they give their best. As an adult, I promise to give them my best. That means provide them with the vision and substance that prepares them for a world they haven’t seen. To push them and create the mentality of a competitor. So that they won’t waiver when challenges arise, and they are confident that they can compete with every other kid in the country. Lock In!

What are YOU going to do when the Celebration Ends?

Today, most people are seeking the likes. Today, most people are looking for the applause. Today, most people are chasing the celebrations. Likes, applause, and celebrations, with no substance. No work ethic. And many are doing whatever it takes to receive the celebrations. Dismissing values. Dismissing morals. So, wait, if there is no substance, no work ethic, and values and morals are dismissed, what are you going to do when the celebration ends? Because, it is going to end! Lock in!

When Talent Is Not Enough!

Talent is in the moment. Work ethic is for the future. You will always find someone as talented or more talented than you at some point. The key is to constantly work the talent. Groom the talent. So, when you finally meet that person of equal or greater talent, you have the edge. And that edge is your work ethic. Those that are celebrated for their talent today will skip over this message and face hardship in the future. I hope that’s not you. Lock In.

Age Difference

Your everyday activity generates a perspective. And most of those things foster differing perspectives. Years between similar events is one of the most prominent causes of this. This generation vs that generation. Your generation vs my generation. The differences are glaring. Even with this message, you will get a different perspective. But, as always, lock in!

Outside In

There is an animated movie which focuses on how emotions work. The responsibility of each of these emotions and how they control everything that we see on the outside. The movie is 100% true. Knowing this, why is it that people focus more on the outside factors. The things they can’t control. Shouldn’t they focus their attention on what’s happening on the inside? Maybe they can’t control that either. Lock In!

Friend Zone 2: Parent-Coach-Friend

Parenting is not perfect. There is no manual. With that being said, don’t ever mistake the role of a parent. It’s not a time to be friends. Lock In!

Friend Zone

My question to the audience: How are we rating friends today? What qualifications does someone have to have to make them a friend? What standards do you hold people to when you’re calling them a friend? It directly relates to how close you allow them to you! It happens in your everyday relationships unconsciously. With standards and qualifications, comes value. Under your judgement, it’ll determine the zone you allow people to enter. Hence, the Friend Zone. Lock In!

Game Speed - No Edits

I go to a game. I see you at the game. You’re not only at the game, but you’re a participant in the game. I watch the entire game. I see all the good, and all the bad. The next day, I see you at the same game from the day before. Now, online. Only thing is, I don’t see any of the bad. And well, there were only a few good moments, but that’s all I see. Good or bad, I accepted the game yesterday. You accepted the edits today. Unfortunately, in real life, there are no edits! Figure out how to master the game, game speed. Lock in!

Hope!

Hope is a powerful thing. It’s the one thing in life you never want to be without, and at the same time, it’s the most valuable thing you can give someone. You can be the biggest, baddest, most mentally tough person in the world, but without hope, you don’t think you can do anything. You can be the smallest, weakest, most mentally fragile person in the world, but with hope you feel like you can get it done! I’ve lost a lot of things in my life. I am grateful that I never lost hope. Lock in!
 
 

The Beauty of Today

Wake Up! Be Grateful! Get After It! Before you start your day, think of things that you’re grateful for. Remember, grateful is not just acknowledging things that you have, but it’s a purely different level of appreciation of the things you have and it’ll take you to another level. Most people focus on the things that they don’t have! What mental space does that put you in, when you always focus on things you don’t have?! Let’s shift our focus. Give me 5. A high 5. Give me 5 things that you’re grateful for, and watch it take your joy and appreciation for life to another level! Lock In!

C is the new A

Remember how popular the phrase, ‘30 is the new 20’ became? It was cute. I think people were referring more to age and beauty. Cute. But, the deeper meaning is exactly what’s impacting us now. Things aren’t that important in the 20s anymore, so let’s waste our time for another decade and get serious in our 30s! No learning, no growth, lower standards. Yup, today. Less learning, less growth, low standards. But, the rewards are the same as if the work is being done at a high level! That C learning and growth, is being rewarded with As! Keep this up and it’s going to take longer than a decade to catch up. 50 will be the new 20 soon. Lock in!

a.e.I.o.U.

Over a hundred thousand words in the English language and such a small percentage are spelled without vowels. There lies the power in vowels, how unique they are. And the 'I' and the 'U', well, we'll just say they are the most important of them all. Yes, in today's climate, Identity is being damaged by the second. And Unification is something we all strive for. But, under today's conditions, where confidence and self worth is at an all time low, tearing people down with words has become more important than the 'I' and the 'U'. Lock In!

What If I Don't Make It?

Bold message, or scary question. Either way it should be a driving force for all. Based on your environment and circumstances, those 6 words can make all the difference in the world to your focus and mentality. To your approach to each day. My hope is, that no matter what your circumstances are, that you are a person of great pride. And, those 6 words becomes a motto that sharpens your focus so you can go dominate the day! Lock In!

5 Pillars

Discipline - Habits are not always the issue. Many people have great habits, they just don't have the discipline to consistently be great at them.
Sacrifice - It's not really a sacrifice if you're not giving up something that means a lot to you, now is it...?
Commitment - People will do something with someone or something every, single day and never make a commitment to it. Scary word.
Resilience - Expect situations that are so difficult that it requires a bounce back. And get used to it.
Lock-In - Nothing attributes to your development more than being present!

More is Required

On your best days, more is required. On your worst days, more is required. No matter how life is going, even when it doesn’t feel that way, you are capable of doing more. And it’s not only required, it’s an obligation. So many times, we travel through life and feel that we can’t do anymore. Or, we may feel that we are doing enough. In actuality, we are doing anything close to what’s required. Nowhere near fulfilling our obligations. And, it’s only when we fulfill our obligations, that we maximize our lives. Today…Live! And promise to do what is required of you! Lock In!

Back to School

It’s that time of year again. The excitement is building. You get new clothes. Hair done. You’re preparing to reconnect with your besties. The summer recess is over. But, wait! What did you do over my break? Are you prepared for the new year academically? Did you do any extra studying? Did you do anything that aligns with growth and success? Or was your break filled with junk?! Whether you did or you didn’t, it’s here! Ultimate success upon return is measured by how you value your break! Lock In!

The Impact of Challenges

The challenges that you face today manifest into the impact you have tomorrow. The magnitude of the challenge that you face will directly correlate with the level of impact that you have. Right now, you can't see it. While you're going through it, it's so hard to understand why. But, you have to believe that there is a reason. There is a reason why you are going through it. On the other side, I promise, lies your greatest impact yet. Lock In!

Care Comes in Different Forms

It can be in the form of a yes. It can be in the form of a no. The tone can be soft. The tone can be demanding. It can be handed to you. You may have to work for it. If you only live for now, you will never know. If you never give it a chance, you'll never understand that, Care Comes in Different Forms. Lock In!
 
 

Owner's Manual

You save up your money for months. You go to the store to buy the latest phone. You unwrap the beautiful packaging. You hold that phone in your hand for the first time. Now you're super excited. You fully charge the phone so you can use it... Before we proceed. Did you read the Owner's Manual? Most likely not. So, that expensive phone, in the beautiful packaging, that you're so excited for, can't be used to it's fullest extent. Stakes are low with this phone. But, when it comes to life, things get interesting! Lock In!

Teaching Leadership

Quite frankly, I am advocating that Leadership be taught by all educators in all content areas. By educator, I am not only referring to school, but I am referencing anyone in a position to teach. Any space that there is an opportunity to learn. It needs to be present. Leadership is different from the skill that is being taught. At the same time, it develops the person even more than the skill being learned. And, these qualities add a value that can't be measured by wins or losses. Lock in!

DisConnect

If I had one wish for all of us, is that whenever we had a task, a performance, or any event, we were fully present. It doesn’t matter how prepared you are or how much talent you have, if you’re not fully present, you will not maximize your ability. The extent of your presence, is usually preceded by your ability to disconnect. Being able to disconnect from distractions. Being able to disconnect from anything that keeps you from being fully engaged in the main event. So, before your next task you need to ask yourself, did you DisConnect?

Skin in the Game

How much do you invest in the things that you want to do? Let me be a little clearer, how much of yourself, do you invest into things that YOU want to do? Not things that you have to do, but things that you just want to do. You have to go to school. Even if you have to walk, get there. There is no extra reward in that. You say you want to be a lawyer. Well, they are offering extracurricular clubs after school and on the weekends. No, you don't have a ride. No, you don't have money for the bus. And guess what, you don't have to go. But there is a reward in finding a way to get there. There is a reward in walking the 3 miles to get there, knowing you have to walk 3 miles back home. The reward is hunger. You are showing a desire and an internal competitive spirit to go after what you want. The reward is an extra focus while you're there because with that sacrifice of walking, you will not waste a moment of time. The reward is a demonstration in how much you really care about this. About becoming a lawyer.  The value of this type of investing in yourself develop life-long characteristics. They become the two feet you stand on every time there is something out there you want. All because, at a young age, you learned the value of having Skin in the Game! Lock In!

I Want It Now

Well, you can’t have it now. It doesn’t work that way. Everything takes time, and I need you to really train your mind to understand that. And that’s just a regular process. Imagine if it’s broken, and needs repair. Neglecting the necessary steps for years! That takes fixing it first, and then going through the process. But, who am I to tell you anything. You want everything rushed. So, go ahead and have at it before it’s ready. I’ll be right here waiting for you at the starting point…you’ll be back! Lock In.

Copy Cat Syndrome

Tell me a time when you have copied the behavior of someone else, and it has kept you from getting better. When you didn't raise your hand to ask a question, because nobody else raised theirs, and you never got the answers you needed. When you didn't open up about something bothering you, because everyone else remained quiet, and your issue became worse. When you made the decision to not want more for yourself because others around you remained average, now you're years behind and realize that you can't get that time back. All I'm asking you to do is ask yourself, how has the Copy Cat Syndrome paralyzed you? Better now than never. Lock In!

Hidden Gems

The most valuable thing we own is our health. The most kept secret thing that we own is our mental health. Not just you, not just me. We all have them to some degree. Our struggles with mental health. We all would rather keep them hidden. Yup, those same mental health struggles. All the while, the silence causes more suffering than anything physical ever did. There are so many reasons to keep them hidden. But, to know that we are all working through the same thing, it's time to talk.

The Road Can Be So UnForgiving

Sitting in traffic and all I can see is a long line of cars ahead of me. My mind reverts back to the day before when I passed by an area where a severe accident had taken place. And I think to myself, all of the accidents that take place on the road, not once has the road apologized. The road has never said sorry. The road doesn't care. These roads can be so UnForgiving. And it's the same thing with our journey. With your journey. Good, bad, or indifferent, your journey will never apologize. Lock in!

Take Ownership

Entrepreneur. Ownership. Be your own boss. That's becoming more and more of a trend. Not that it's actually happening. But, it has become a trendy topic. The easy answer. The safe answer. The irony is that the people that say they want to be an entrepreneur, usually don't have the disciplines to have success as an entrepreneur. Timeliness. Resiliency. Relentlessness. So, I just say, before you think about owning your own business, take ownership of your life. Lock In!

The E Word

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. As soon as you hear that, you think about... D.E.I. As soon as you hear that, you think about... Most people do, but not me. I solely focus on the Equity. I solely focus on the E. That's the toughest part of the conversation. That's the hardest letter to deal with in the equation. But, it doesn't have to be. If we can get you to think differently about Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. If we can get you to think differently about D.E.I. Lock In!

The Comment Section

In today's society, the true friend has taken a back seat to the follower. Because of the overabundance of lack of self-worth, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, image issues, and on and on and on, we also would rather be absent of the truth. I mean, who wants to hear the truth when you have low self-esteem. Who really wants to be held accountable when you're already lacking confidence. It's so much easier to buy in to numbers that reflect people that care about, followers. Even if you don't know them. And, I did say buy, because it's gotten so bad that some people actually, buy followers. That's a LIKE and the TRUTH! Lock In!

Operating Under Stress

The second you take a break, you fall behind. That's life. That's real life. So, we don't just try to keep up, but we work tirelessly to stay ahead. And because of this constant routine, we don't recognize one very dangerous element, stress. Every, single, day, we all operate under some level of stress. It's undeniable the major cause of numerous illnesses. So, before it becomes an issue in your life, meet it head on with MooreMotivation! Lock In!

What's The Matter?

While in pursuit, I need you to lock in. With every process that you do through, with every goal that you set out to accomplish, lock in. Because, the form you receive your gift in, may not be in the exact same form that you set out for. You have to be so open and in tune during the journey, that when it comes your way, you don’t miss it. Many people do just that, miss it. Why? Because their focus is solely on the end. Meanwhile, your gift was in a different form in Chapter 4, and because you were unaware and didn’t act on it, it changed the whole trajectory of your story. What form will your gift come in? Will you be ready when it does? Lock in!

Finish Your Breakfast

Who knew? One of the most important concepts in life, is finishing what we start. At the same time, one of the most important things we take for granted, is the impact of finishing what we start. There is a study that shows that kids that quit on things and don’t finish what they start, become adults that guess what, find themselves never getting to the finish line. Whether kid or adult, this has internal competition written all over it! Who knew, that when you were told to ‘finish your breakfast’ as a kid, that it would directly relate to your life today. Lock in!

Get Unfamiliar

Getting too familiar breeds comfort. And with comfort, standards get compromised. Then, your most prized possession becomes more vulnerable to be taken for granted. Respect becomes cloudy and values get altered. And unless you're fully in tune to what's actually happening, you can remain in that space for a very, long time. Not even paying attention that you haven't grown in months, even years. Is the familiarity worth it? Ask yourself! Lock In!

The System: Success vs Competition

Systems are put in place to create a specific outcome. I’m normally a fan of systems. But, not so much in this case. The system that I am referring to, is set up to make people appear to be successful, while at the same time removing the competitive element. The day they gave out a 10th place trophy, they told the 10th place participant that it’s ok not to do much work because it will still appear that I’m a winner, and they told the 1st place participant that it’s ok not to do much work because look, it will still appear that I’m a winner. One system, two impacts. Are you ready to be unprepared?