Mosely keeps trying to motivate others
For Darrell Mosely, a motivated mindset is what life is all about.
Mosley, a lifelong Orrville resident, started his company, Motivated Mindset Mosley LLC, with the following philosophical outlook: “Motivated Mindset Mosley LLC is geared more toward being able to serve my community. I enjoy bringing the best out of people and challenging our community to always do better as a whole.”
Mosley is fresh off a campaign for mayor of Orrville, in which he lost a close Republican primary race to longtime Orrville resident Matt Plybon. Mosley isn’t defeated by the narrow election loss; instead, he is energized to continue contributing to the Orrville community.
Even before the primary race, Mosley made the decision to purchase the old Will Burt building located just south of the railroad tracks in downtown Orrville. He was challenged by his longtime mentor and friend Jon Ansel, a Wooster businessman, who encouraged him to make an offer to the company to purchase the building.
Mosley promised Will Burt he would make the building a gem on the southern end of town and that he would keep an industrial business in the building, which he has done with tenant Lincoln Electrical Company.
But the building has become more than just Mosley’s business headquarters; it also has become a symbol of his commitment to his beliefs and ideals. On the evening of March 11, Mosley had to drop something off at his office.
“As I walked up to the door, I noticed an upset kid sitting on one of the tables that are out front,” Mosely said. “I said hello to him four times, and he didn’t respond.”
After Mosley went into the building and came out again, he found that same kid in the same spot and again asked if he was OK. He did not get a response. After telling the youth to have a good evening and be safe, Mosley went on with the rest of his evening but was troubled by the encounter.
Mosley had worked with the city and a committee in Orrville over the last few years advocating for teens and working toward helping them find a voice and representation within the community. Mosley decided he wanted to use the Will Burt space, where he found this young man, to display positive messages and images.
“I wanted to put artwork all over the wall with inspirational and motivating words. I wanted this space to empower one to go into deep thought and experience positive vibes,” he said. “This small positive space is my hug to the community person who walks between the three walls of the building.”
In the artwork, the word “Believe” is written with inspirational words forming the letters. The words used to form “Believe” include “Intention,” “Patience,” “Vision” and “Purpose.” The wall also includes inspirational quotes such as “Run Your Own Race,” “It’s You vs You,” “Believe in Yourself” and Mosley’s own motto, “Let’s Get it, Let’s Go.” The mural was completed by artist Frank Inthavongsay.
For Mosley, these inscriptions aren’t just words; they are a call to action, both on an individual and a community level.
“I have such a strong commitment to the youth in our community because I remember how much of a role Orrville played for me to become the person I am today,” he said. “I come from very humble beginnings. I overcame many of my life’s biggest challenges, peer pressure and much more with the support of positive (and) nonjudgmental people right here in Orrville.
“I will always be indebted to this community to which I owe so much.”
Mosley hopes his building and his business will inspire kids like him to dream big and work hard.
