161: Why Action Creates Motivation (Not the Other Way Around)

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If you’re stuck, stalled, or just waiting for motivation to magically show up, this episode is your spark.

In today’s Thrive in 5, we’re breaking down the science of momentum and how you can use it to shift your energy, build progress, and keep going no matter what life throws at you. One step. One win. That’s all it takes.

What we cover:

• Newton’s Law of Motion (yes, it applies to your goals)
• Why movement creates motivation
• The 3-step rhythm: start small, stack wins, protect your pace
• Action plan you can implement today

🎯 You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to move.

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Episode Transcript

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Ever wonder why it's so hard toget started, but it's easier
once you're already in motion.
In this Thrive in Five, we'retalking about the science of
momentum, how to use it for youradvantage and what to do to keep
it going, even if life gets alittle chaotic.

(00:44):
Let's break down the science ofmomentum and why it's one of the
most powerful forces behindpersonal growth, productivity,
and long-term success.
Here's the deal.
When you're stuck, everythingfeels hard, but once you take
even one step forward, somethingshifts.
It's not just in your head.
It's actually backed by science.

(01:05):
Newton's first Law of Motionsays that an object in motion
stays in motion.
The same law applies to you andyour goals.
When you are moving, even insmall ways, you are way more
likely to keep moving.
That's momentum why does thismatter in your everyday life?
Because most people wait to feelmotivated before they take

(01:25):
action.
But what actually createsmotivation is movement.
Think about it, the days youfelt your most productive
probably didn't start withendless motivation.
They likely started with doingone thing, sending an email,
cleaning a corner of your space,getting dressed for your
workout, and then the energykicked in.
So the key isn't to chase thefeeling, it's to chase the

(01:48):
movement.
Here's how to build momentumthat sticks, first start with a
win.
This could be the easiest taskon your list.
The goal isn't to get it alldone, it's to get yourself
going.
You don't need to conquer themountain.
You just need to take the firststep up the trail.
Next stack your actions.

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Momentum thrives when one actionleads smoothly into the next.
This is why routines andbatching work so well.
You're not just resetting everytime you are rolling forward
with energy next, protect yourpace.
You don't need to go fast tomaintain momentum.
You just need to keep going.

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This might mean lowering the baron hard days so you don't stop
completely.
Momentum is a rhythm, not asprint.
This works because your brainloves progress.
Even the tiniest actions triggerdopamine, the feelgood chemical,
which makes you want to keepgoing, and that's why momentum
matters.

(02:49):
It becomes its own reward.
Once you're in motion, stayingin motion becomes easier and
more natural.
If you want to implement thisimmediately, here are your
action steps to take today.
Choose one small win to knockout first thing to today.
Create a simple routine or flowwhere one action leads into

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another.
On hard days, aim forconsistency over intensity.
Just stay in motion.
Momentum doesn't mean doingmore.
It means doing something.
Once you're in motion,everything gets easier.
And remember, you've got this.