#68 - Struggling With Motivation? Try This First

Описание: In this short episode, Chris breaks down a simple but powerful exercise to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated with their health goals. Rather than chasing big resolutions or searching for the “perfect” plan, this episode focuses on the importance of clarity and focus—especially when motivation is low.

Using real-world examples from healthcare and fitness, Chris explains why many goals fail: too many options, unclear outcomes, and aiming at the wrong targets. He introduces a straightforward visual exercise designed to help listeners clarify their desired outcomes, identify possible paths forward, and choose a meaningful first step—without overthinking it.

This episode is for anyone who has abandoned a New Year’s resolution, feels paralyzed by too much information, or isn’t sure what to do next. If motivation hasn’t worked, this episode shows why focus might be the missing piece.

Chapters
00:00 – Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
02:10 – Motivation vs. Focus
04:05 – Clarifying Outcomes vs. Chasing Big Goals
07:00 – The Simple Focusing Exercise (Circles on Paper)
10:30 – A Healthcare Example That Actually Works
13:30 – Choosing the First Meaningful Step
16:10 – Why Simplicity Works When Nothing Else Has
18:30 – Taking Action Without Needing Motivation
20:15 – Final Thoughts: Focus Beats Motivation Every Time

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