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Jbird's avatar

I really enjoy your writing style. What resonates with me is the lifestyle design. I have ADHD so building in the fail-safe routine is extremely important for me.

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BowTiedOx's avatar

Exactly why I’ve had to obsess & master systems for my own life. My ADHD is frighteningly bad haha

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Elise Robocker's avatar

I have needed this post for the last couple months! Thank you for explaining my wallowing inspiration, I no longer have the same motivations for my long distance running, but also know how much I love it (or the satisfaction making it through a demanding training cycle) Thank you, looking forward to your next post : ))

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BowTiedOx's avatar

It’ll be perfectly lined up because this was more of the “why” & next post is more of the “how” in terms of taking action to get back or get to wherever you want to get to in life.

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bread flanders's avatar

He’s so back

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BowTiedOx's avatar

Oh brother, in so many ways. Had to step back for a sec & fix some burnout/professional stuff, but I’m circa 2021 back

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Arvind's avatar

This hits deep.

The shift from goal-driven motivation to a process-oriented mindset is something many of us learn the hard way. Complacency sneaks in slowly, and before we know it, we’re fighting to regain what once felt automatic.

The key takeaway here—stoking the fire, evolving our ‘why,’ and embracing small wins—is a game-changer for longevity in fitness and beyond.

Looking forward to the next post!

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Ben's avatar

I found using Habitica app on phone helps with level progression

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Founders Radar's avatar

This is one of those posts that hit you like a freight train of truth. The part about losing the initial “why” over time is 100% true. The fire that got you started won’t always be the fire that keeps you going. That’s why those who stay at the top constantly reinvent their reasons, their motivations, and their methods.

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Anton's avatar

This hit hard. Especially the part about your old 'why' becoming irrelevant. That’s the exact phase I’ve been in—going through the motions without the fire I had when I started. What helped was exactly what you said: seeing small wins as bricks. I’m rebuilding now, and it feels slower, but way more grounded. Appreciate you for putting this into words—it’s a reminder to honor the process, not just the peak.

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