179 - You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need Fewer Excuses. скачать в хорошем качестве

179 - You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need Fewer Excuses.

Why do intelligent, capable people stay stuck? In this episode of the Getting After It Podcast, we break down the psychology behind “elegant excuses” — the refined, reasonable-sounding justifications that keep us from taking action. Most people think they need more motivation to grow in their career, improve their health, or level up their life. In reality, they’re often negotiating with themselves in subtle ways that feel responsible… but prevent movement. I share a personal story about staying in a job longer than I should have, convincing myself that patience and loyalty were strategic. What I eventually realized was simple: no one was going to architect my future for me. Growth requires initiative. We explore: • Why indecision often hides fear • How smart people rationalize delay • The difference between patience and avoidance • Why motivation is unreliable • How hesitation slowly reshapes identity • The importance of agency in career growth and personal development Featuring insights inspired by Naval Ravikant and Søren Kierkegaard, this episode dives into how indecision becomes identity — and what it costs over time. If you feel stuck in your career, training, business, or relationships, this conversation will challenge you to examine whether you truly lack motivation… or whether you’ve simply built a comfortable excuse. Stop waiting. Stop negotiating. Move. Keep Getting After It. –––––––––––––––––- Website: Keepgettingafterit.co (https://www.keepgettingafterit.com/) m Follow on X: @bcrossell (https://x.com/bcrossell) Subscribe on YouTube: @gettingafteritpodcast (   / @gettingafteritpodcast  ) Follow on Instagram: @bcrossell (  / bcrossell  ) Follow on TikTok: gettingafterit_podcast (  / gettingafterit_podcast  ) I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push. Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures. You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It.  Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...)