The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation
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Narrated by:
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Michael Matthews
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By:
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Michael Matthews
About this listen
Fitness isn’t everything. But everything is harder if you’re not fit.
The strength and discipline you develop in the gym go far beyond physical appearance. It shapes who you become—someone resilient, focused, and capable of achieving more in every area of life.
The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your personal guide to cultivating mental toughness, beating procrastination, and staying consistent with your fitness goals, even when motivation fades.
Instead of vague hype, every chapter is grounded in psychology and gives you a simple, concrete exercise you can apply immediately. You won’t just be inspired—you’ll be taking action.
Inside this motivational fitness guide, you’ll discover:
- The “What Kind of Pain Do I Want?” exercise for setting goals that actually matter to you
- Three simple questions to uncover your true “why” for training—and unlock a deeper source of motivation
- The “What, When, Where, If-Then” formula to rewire your brain for consistency in and out of the gym
- Environmental design hacks to make healthy habits automatic and sustainable
- Why action beats perfection—and how to stop waiting for the “right time” to change your life
- How to overcome negative thinking, build grit, and use “productive pessimism” to turn doubt into confidence
This isn’t a cheerleading book full of clichés. And it isn’t about the perfect program or the newest trend.
It’s about rewiring your mindset to persist when it’s easier to quit—especially when life gets hard. Because getting in shape isn’t just about muscles or weight loss; it’s about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t give up on themselves.
The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your daily reminder that you’re capable of more—and it’s time to prove it.
©2018 Michael Matthews (P)2018 Michael MatthewsBefore reading your book I was in a slump. My motivation was gone not just for training, but for life. My work, my home life, everything was suffering because of the headspace I was in.
I have just finished the book and at this point in time I am pumped! I’m looking forward to training and my work ethic is better than it’s been in years! I’m doing things with purpose and with goals in mind.
There are many things in the book that are helpful not just for training but for life. I definitely recommend this book for anyone that is looking for a help in making better life choices and becoming the best version of themselves.
Since reading the book there has been times that I’ve had to make a choice on a certain situation and I have made the right choice, the choice that gets me closer to achieving my goals instead of the taking the easy and lazy way out.
It’s motivating, inspiring and truly helpful.
Fully recommend!
Loved the book! I found it to be motivating, inspiring and helpful on so many levels!
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Bitesized ways to be better
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Definitely worth your time.
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While the content is focused on workout motivation, I believe the tools and techniques can be applied across broader spectrums.
The bonus materials provide a succinct overview of the exercises discussed in the book and really help to kick start applying the techniques.
Well written and researched. Great motivational tools.
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Not just for workout motivation!
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