Random Thoughts on a Sunday Night

Driving home yesterday I heard the following "inspirational" quote on the radio, sponsored by the station... "Remember, you can't propel yourself forward while you're patting yourself on the back."

Ok, so I get trying to reduce bragging in our culture but aside from that, I just couldn't disagree with this statement more. First of all, what's the point of setting goals if you never stop and appreciate your accomplishments? Second of all, I know the anatomy of the brain actually responds to the specific endorphins released when celebrating an accomplished goal. It's healing for one and it's motivational to go on and achieve further goals. Having celebrated a job well done, you're now ready to go back out and start taking names again. The pat on the back is refueling, not stalling.

Aside from my disagreement with this one point, I'm wondering on a deeper level about what would cause a broadcasting company to spend money on putting that statement out. They certainly don't make any money off of that time and that's what their air time is for. Record labels pay them to play music, advertisers pay them to play their commercials. Sure the djs have a little bit of talk time that does not directly generate revenue but they are needed to build rapport with the audience and make sure that we're still listening. So I guess that means that the announcement was part of rapport building?

Just who were they attempting to call out with this randomly placed reminder? I still don't get it and obviously it sat with me because I'm still thinking about it a day later... I wonder what I'm avoiding thinking about that I've given this much thought to the radio station part? It's pretty standard for me to think through the motivational statement and weigh it for merit but after realizing I didn't value it, why is it still with me? What else have I heard lately that doesn't really serve me in any way that I'm still holding on to?? Deep thoughts before I start off my week. Happy almost Monday everyone!