Originally Posted by Robbie

What gets me motivated (other than just loving what I do) is this:

I simply watch the news or look around at the outside world. A LOT of people are hurting for money. They would give anything to be in our shoes. So when I get that burnt out feeling, I think about them and how good I really do have it.

And believe it or not, and this sounds silly, I get motivated by the old Stallone movie "Rocky 3"
I don't mean I sit down and watch it. I haven't seen it in years.

Buy I always remember how the character that Mr. T played was training and training while Rocky was coasting on his laurels. I've used that to motivate myself playing in bands over the years and I still use it today.

I always think in the back of my mind that somewhere, somebody is busting ass just a little bit harder than me and he's gonna kick me out of my spot.

Scares the hell out of me. So I guess FEAR is a big motivator for me. lol

But yeah, definitely take a vacation. Not a month long one. You'll go nuts.

I'm gonna fly to San Diego to the beach for 3 days this month. I have found that 3 days is just about right for me. I'm gonna leave my laptop at home. And just walk away from everything for 3 days. By the end of that 3rd day I guarantee you I will be chomping at the bit to get back to work. And when I get back home I'm gonna be on fire!