In this episode of Reminding Yourself, I share the mindset shift that made discipline sustainable. This is not a motivational speech. It’s a system.

I explain how I turned the act of getting to the gym into part of my workout. I break down the way I removed motivation from the equation, why I stopped using mirrors or scales, and how I travel across cities without missing a day. This is about more than fitness. It is about identity.

In this episode you will hear:

* How to train your body to show up even when your mind resists

* Why “just get to the car” is my anti-quitting protocol

* The trick to making a packed gym bag your accountability partner

* How I replaced self-image with self-direction

* Why I track motion, not metrics

* How I rebuilt discipline while rebuilding myself

This was recorded at 6:30am, right after the gym, while heading to get coffee. No script. No filters. Just the real thought process behind how I stay consistent.

If you’ve ever struggled with momentum, identity, or emotional resistance to routine, this episode will give you something deeper to work with.

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