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<channel><title><![CDATA[Unbound - DAILY MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHTS I BLOG - MOTIVATIONAL CHECK]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check]]></link><description><![CDATA[DAILY MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHTS I BLOG - MOTIVATIONAL CHECK]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:24:32 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 20, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-20-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-20-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-20-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/stanhope-04202026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 19, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-19-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-19-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-19-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/dear-04192026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 18, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-18-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-18-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-18-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/james-04182026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New YouTube Recording Available From The I See What You're Saying Podcast Hosted By Michael Reddington]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-i-see-what-youre-saying-podcast-hosted-by-michael-reddington]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-i-see-what-youre-saying-podcast-hosted-by-michael-reddington#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-i-see-what-youre-saying-podcast-hosted-by-michael-reddington</guid><description><![CDATA[Please check out my latest YouTube recording from the I See What You're Saying&nbsp;Podcast,&nbsp;hosted by Michael Reddington.&nbsp;You can watch the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST &amp; SPEAKING VIDEOS button at the top of this page, scrolling down, and clicking on the I See What You're Saying&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;tab.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>Please check out my latest YouTube recording from the <em>I See What You're Saying&nbsp;Podcast,</em></span><em>&nbsp;hosted by Michael Reddington</em><em>.</em><em>&nbsp;</em><span>You can watch the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST &amp; SPEAKING VIDEOS button at the top of this page, scrolling down, and clicking on the <em>I See What You're Saying&nbsp;Podcast</em><em>&nbsp;</em>tab.</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HmDbqpCqow' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/i-see-what-you-re-saying-podcast-03182026_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 17, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-17-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-17-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-17-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/kafka-04172026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Truth of the Week #31: April 16, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thursday-truth-of-the-week-31-april-16-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thursday-truth-of-the-week-31-april-16-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thursday-truth-of-the-week-31-april-16-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/thursday-truth-of-the-week-31-04162026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 16, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-16-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-16-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-16-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/lodato-04162026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failure Isn’t the End—It’s Evidence You’re Still In The Game]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/failure-isnt-the-end-its-evidence-youre-still-in-the-game]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/failure-isnt-the-end-its-evidence-youre-still-in-the-game#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/failure-isnt-the-end-its-evidence-youre-still-in-the-game</guid><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve been conditioned to think of failure as something final. Something to avoid. Something that defines us.But what if failure isn&rsquo;t defeat at all?What if it&rsquo;s proof that you&rsquo;re still in the game?One of the truths I believe deeply is this:As long as you don&rsquo;t quit, you can never be defeated.Failure only becomes defeat when you stop moving forward. Until then, it&rsquo;s information. It&rsquo;s feedback. It&rsquo;s growth in disguise.Every misstep teaches you somet [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We&rsquo;ve been conditioned to think of failure as something final. Something to avoid. Something that defines us.<br /><br />But what if failure isn&rsquo;t defeat at all?<br /><br />What if it&rsquo;s proof that you&rsquo;re still in the game?<br /><br />One of the truths I believe deeply is this:<br /><br /><strong>As long as you don&rsquo;t quit, you can never be defeated.<br /></strong><br />Failure only becomes defeat when you stop moving forward. Until then, it&rsquo;s information. It&rsquo;s feedback. It&rsquo;s growth in disguise.<br /><br />Every misstep teaches you something:<ul><li>What doesn&rsquo;t work</li><li>What needs to change</li><li>Where do you need to grow</li></ul> The problem isn&rsquo;t failure&mdash;it&rsquo;s what we decide it means.<br /><br />If you see it as the end, you stop.<br /><br />If you see it as part of the journey, you continue.<br /><br />And continuing is what separates those who eventually succeed from those who don&rsquo;t.<br /><br />So don&rsquo;t fear failure. Use it to make you better.<br /><br />If this resonates with you, then you'll love Truth #4 in my book, <em>Four Truths and a Lie</em>. Pick up your copy here:&nbsp;www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMG37DF</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/four-truths-and-a-lie-banner-09192025_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 15, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-15-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-15-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-15-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/desarasate-04152026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Excellence Xtras Video #222: Want Better Results - Get Interested In Your Employees]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/sustainable-excellence-xtras-video-222-want-better-results-get-interested-in-your-employees]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/sustainable-excellence-xtras-video-222-want-better-results-get-interested-in-your-employees#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/sustainable-excellence-xtras-video-222-want-better-results-get-interested-in-your-employees</guid><description><![CDATA[Denver motivational speaker &amp; author Terry Tucker discusses how to get better results from your team by taking an active interest in their lives.&#8203;Follow Terry at motivationalcheck.com as he inspires, motivates, and shares his experiences on faith, resilience, and his battle with cancer.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13)">Denver motivational speaker &amp; author Terry Tucker discusses how to get better results from your team by taking an active interest in their lives.<br /><br />&#8203;Follow Terry at motivationalcheck.com as he inspires, motivates, and shares his experiences on faith, resilience, and his battle with cancer.</span></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OzQXhp0wceU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 14, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-14-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-14-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-14-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/younger-04142026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 13, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-13-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-13-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-13-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img 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style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/rohr-04122026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought for the Day: April 11, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-11-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-11-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/thought-for-the-day-april-11-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/woolf-04112026_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New YouTube Recording Available From The Life With Joey Calvo Podcast Hosted By Joey Calvo]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-life-with-joey-calvo-podcast-hosted-by-joey-calvo]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-life-with-joey-calvo-podcast-hosted-by-joey-calvo#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.motivationalcheck.com/daily-motivational-thoughts-i-blog---motivational-check/new-youtube-recording-available-from-the-life-with-joey-calvo-podcast-hosted-by-joey-calvo</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Please check out my latest YouTube recording from the Life With Joey Calvo&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;hosted by Joey Calvo.&nbsp;You can watch the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST &amp; SPEAKING VIDEOS button at the top of this page, scrolling down, and clicking on the Life With Joey Calvo&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;tab.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span>Please check out my latest YouTube recording from the <em>Life With Joey Calvo&nbsp;Podcast</em></span><em>&nbsp;hosted by Joey Calvo</em><em>.</em><em>&nbsp;</em><span>You can watch the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST &amp; SPEAKING VIDEOS button at the top of this page, scrolling down, and clicking on the <em>Life With Joey Calvo&nbsp;Podcast</em><em>&nbsp;</em>tab.</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/live/0i1C_2AgoDE?si=3dhzo6KVlxYlXgs0' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.motivationalcheck.com/uploads/1/2/3/1/123126551/life-with-joey-calvo-podcast-01282026_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>