Motivation is a blip. It gets you rolling, but it won’t carry you across the finish line. Learn why falling in love with the process—not the outcome—is the key to lasting progress.
Are you stuck waiting for the perfect spark of motivation before you start that new project or habit? Sam breaks down why motivation alone won’t carry you through the hard parts, and why learning to love the process is the real game-changer. From marathon training to launching a podcast, discover how focusing on what you can control each day creates unstoppable momentum—and how shifting your mindset can keep you going even when motivation fades.
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