How do I get going when I do not feel like it?

So be ready. You're going to be sore, you're going to feel things. If you're having a self, either before or in a very long time, it's natural you have to go through it. So, with that said, don't try killing yourself week one. Take it slowly and mentally, because you are going to struggle, you are going to hit some walls there are going to be more days where you don't feel like doing anything. You're not always going to know that, you're always not going to cultivate it as well, but if you're disciplined, you're going to go. You're going to go to that class, you're going to go down, go work out, go for a walk, do something, and just as you go, many of your top agency don't jump at that something's too fast, because the surefire way of you starting on something is you starting doing something that other than your level getting hurt, and that's why I didn't want to do that.

Welcome back to the 2% Solution Podcast, folks. Today we're diving into a topic that's the lifeblood of any transformative journey. What's that Motivation? The spark ignites our drive to get healthy, stay fit and, quite honestly, balance or you know my belief on balance finding more harmony based on life's many demands. So today we're going to dive in and uncover these secrets to mastering the art of motivation. First, why is motivation the most crucial step to getting healthy? Well, think of it as the engine in your car. Without it, you're not going anywhere. And, according to a study in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, motivation is a key predictor of starting and maintaining health behaviors. That internal force pushes you to lace up your sneakers even when the couch is looking pretty nice and calling your name. Now let's discuss how we're each uniquely motivated.

Your wallet's not gonna thank you, but so is your body. Excuse number six I don't know where to start. I get this one. This is tough. I remember at 15 years old, when I was my heaviest you know more than the obese teenage version of me I was intimidated to do anything, anything, outside of my comfort zone, which is pretty much the living room, the kitchen and then going to school. I mean that was as limited as my life was back then, because that's what I was comfortable with. That was my lifestyle, and so anytime we start to challenge what we've normalized in our life, we're gonna feel uncomfortable, but it's in that uncomfortableness that change will start to happen. Remember, it's not easy, but it's always worth it, especially when it's a change that we're actively pursuing because we want to pursue it. So begin with simple, achievable goals. There's plenty of information online.

I will Replace discipline with desire, and you may find that you feel less bullied by your internal monologue and more motivated. The guilt and blame have no place in the whole life fitness manifesto, and this is where physical and mental fitness really start to reinforce each other with positive feedback loop. We all know we need to push past physical resistance. While working out on a strenuous hike, or even skiing and snowboarding down a tough mountain run, it's mental focus that comes to our rescue and carries us forward. When our muscles start to fatigue. We need healthy thoughts and loving self-talk to encourage ourselves to take care of our bodies and to face the challenges that life throws at us. In turn, a strong, healthy body will give you the energy, confidence and the sense of balance you need to achieve your goals.

So that's a huge thing that I recommend, because many people they just have these vague statements. They don't really have a crystal clear vision. The people that do, they're the ones that are always crushing it, because when they go through something, this is so clear that they don't even care about what's happening right now. They're like I'm so clear that I'm excited this pain is happening. That means I needed this test and it's all perspective. So that's what I would leave somebody with is get as clear as possible how you look, how you feel, who's around you, where you're living, are you traveling, are you in your hometown, are you in business, are you speaking to thousands on stage, are you an online streamer? It's all about what you want. So reignite that thing. You want something, but somebody in your life gave you a piece of advice and you dropped your standard.

And you know, going back to someone who keep moving essentially, um and just keep going. And you know, going back to someone who, quote unquote gets bored easily and distracted easily. I, I've always figured out you know how can I make things more fun. Every chance I get Um, like whenever I'm doing the dishes, I'm like, ah, this is not fun at all. But if I put on some music and be able to jam out while I'm doing the dishes, you know, it makes a little more fun. Same for exercise. You know a lot of people think, oh, I have to go on a run, I have to lift weights to stay in shape. And the answer is yes and no. You know I love playing basketball. I could play basketball all day, every day of the week. I love playing. I know a pickleball, for example or tennis kind of thing, and so find the exercise that's fun for you.

It's just like uh, you know, I was hosting a client calls on wednesday they're talking about like man in. Uh, you know, four years ago I was unstoppable. I was doing this three times a day. I was doing that, I was going to the gym, I was managing all these clients, but now I'm not doing much and they're like I guess I need to up my accountability because I know that person exists and I I want to bring that person back and accountability is one of the best ways to do that. Oh gosh, well said, I needed this conversation more than anything else. So many things going on, right, and I appreciate that you suffer from the shiny object syndrome too. Yeah, because, man, it's a tough one, right, and because I've been experiencing that it's amazing as the podcast grows in reach. It's a tough one, right, and because I've been experiencing that it's amazing as the podcast grows in reach.

Right, because it involves taking action. If you don't have a lot of space to take the action, well, of course, if I go to the gym once a week and it's better than nothing, absolutely, but I know if there's certain goals and results that I have, many of which are Gonna evolve more than once a week. I know that realistically in me, or else I'm just gonna be going, going, going and not seeing those results. If we don't see results, we don't find ourselves as motivated. So again, small Results, equal small wins, equal changes over time, all right. So, anyways, this whole idea of trying to juggle everything in our lives.

Ask a man over 40 how many times he has started again and he will usually laugh before he answers. Five. Six. He owns the equipment. He knows what to do. FIG. 01 A man who gets six weeks in and stops is telling you about the fuel, not the engine. Ask a man over 40 how many times he has started again and he will usually laugh before he answers. Five. Six. He has lost the same fifteen pounds three times. He owns the equipment. He knows what to do. He has proven, repeatedly, that he can do it for six weeks. That last part is the interesting part, and it is the reason I do not believe this is a discipline problem. A man who cannot do something never gets six weeks in. A man who gets six weeks in and then stops is telling you something about the fuel, not the engine. Because the thing that got you started is not a thing that can keep you going.

I coach is not a weight. It is a sentence. Early on they say some version of 'I should train today.' Later, if it is going to work, they say 'I want to train today,' and usually they say it slightly sheepishly, as though it is embarrassing to have become that person. What produces that shift is not motivation. It is having felt better for long enough to associate the behaviour with the feeling. That takes longer than most programs run for, which is most of why most programs fail. So the practical question is not how to be more motivated. It is how to survive long enough on external motivation for internal motivation to show up. Everything below is about that gap. I wrote a column in 2016 arguing that goals cannot just be what is on the scale, and the reason is mechanical rather than inspirational. The scale is a lagging, noisy indicator that moves for reasons unrelated to what you did.

Answer What you want, then Why for each item, then How. Most people start with How, which is why the answer never sticks. The first hour is you performing thinking; the useful material arrives after that. Why do I feel unmotivated even though everything is going well? Because external success and self-concordant goals are different things. Sheldon and Elliot's work found that goals adopted out of guilt or outside pressure do not sustain effort, even when achieved. Hitting a target and feeling nothing is the specific signature of a goal that was never yours. How often should I redo this? I have done it properly twice in ten years, about five years apart, and both times I had left it too long. Once a year is probably right. Clarity is perishable. Locke, E. A., and Latham, G. P. (2002).