The Truth About Motivation & How to Stay Consistent

Lesson Objective

By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand why motivation is overrated and how to stay consistent—without relying on willpower.

Why Motivation Will Always Fail You

The #1 mistake people make when trying to get in shape?

🚨 Relying on motivation.

Motivation is like a battery—it doesn’t last forever. Some days, you’ll feel unstoppable. Other days, you’ll want to quit.

Most people think successful people are just more motivated. They’re not. They’ve just built systems and habits that keep them moving forward even when they don’t feel like it.

My Story: How I Stayed on Track Even When I Wanted to Quit

At first, I was excited to start. But after a few weeks, the excitement wore off. The scale wasn’t moving as fast as I wanted. The workouts felt harder.

I almost quit—until I realized I had been doing it wrong.

I was trying to “stay motivated” when what I really needed was a system.

Instead of relying on feelings, I set non-negotiable habits:
✅ Walking every morning—even if it was just 10 minutes.
✅ Strength training 3x per week—whether I felt like it or not.
✅ Tracking progress in small ways (not just the scale).

And here’s the crazy part: Once I showed up consistently, motivation naturally followed.

💡 You don’t wait for motivation—you create it.

How to Stay Consistent (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)

Instead of waiting to “feel ready,” do this:

1️⃣ Set a Minimum Baseline
Make it so easy that you can’t fail. Example: Instead of saying, “I’ll work out 5 days a week,” commit to one workout per week (and build from there).

2️⃣ Tie It to Something You Already Do
Example: “Every time I brush my teeth, I drink a glass of water.” Small habits stack into big results.

3️⃣ Track Small Wins
Progress isn’t just the number on the scale. It’s your energy, your confidence, your strength. Keep track so you see progress even when it feels slow.

🔥 Action Step:

• Pick one small habit you can commit to every day this week.

• Make it stupid easy (walk for 5 minutes, do 5 pushups, drink a glass of water).

• Track it—consistency builds confidence.

🚀 Your Next Step
Now that you have your Why and a system to stay consistent, it’s time for the real work—learning how to build sustainable habits that last a lifetime.

👉 Go to Lesson 1.3: The Science of Sustainable Change