Get Psyched Mix

So it’s Saturday morning and I’m eating breakfast.  And now we’re back to the “get psyched” mix.  The idea initially seems pretty stupid.  Why would you want some list of songs that gets you ready for something? 

Let me ask the question a different way.  Do you want to actively manage your mental state?  And the answer to the question should be yes.  Many different people have stated the importance of starting your day intentionally so you end up in the correct state of mind.  One of the examples given was this: do not read the news because it is depressing.  Actively avoid the news because you want to start the day on a positive, upbeat state of mind.  Hence the entire purpose of the “get psyched” mix.

So what you need is a collection of music that puts you in the right mood for success.  The main reason is to be intentional with your life and to have something ready to go to before you get drug down in to the ground.  Life is going to hit you, and there is nothing you can do about it.  The goal is to roll with the punches and take them until you get a chance to swing back. 

For a long time, I’ve been waking up to the AC/DC song “It’s a Long Way to the Top(if you wanna rock and roll)”.  There’s a reason for that.  It’s a daily reminder that there are going to be set backs, but you must persevere.  Just because it’s a long way doesn’t make the trip not worthwhile. 

Some songs have always brought me out of whatever funk I might be in.  So that’s the entire purpose of the “get psyched” mix.  Though he might be a moral scumbag some times, the character of Barney Stinson provides some decent lessons for those who are willing to watch.