Motivation vs. Discipline Mash Up: Why Habits Win

Aug 25, 2025

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Ep. 199 - Motivation fades, but discipline lasts. In this mash-up, Mari, Sami Spalter, Tom McCarthy and Michael Chernow dive into one of the most important questions for anyone chasing growth: how do you stay consistent when motivation runs out? This episode blends real stories, practical strategies, and inspiring lessons around the theme of discipline as self-love. From the power of small wins to the “Three C’s” of transformation—Commitment, Confidence, and Courage—this episode gives you the tools to create lasting change in fitness, mindset, and life.

This episode is packed with encouragement, actionable steps, and wisdom to help you recommit to your goals, show up for yourself, and keep going—even when it’s hard. Whether you’re working on your health, your career, or your mindset, you’ll walk away with tools to create wins every day and become the person you want to be.

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Topics Discussed

00:00:08: Motivation vs. Discipline - building habits that stick (Solo)
00:03:40: CrossFit, accountability, and discipline as self-love (Sami Spalter)
00:11:06: Fitness teaching work ethic & pandemic walking
00:15:34: Mindset shift – leaving victim mentality behind (Tom McCarthy)
00:18:08: Visualization & subconscious reprogramming
00:22:42: Steps after visualization – focus, story, action
00:25:43: Identity shift – becoming an “athlete” & sobriety story
00:29:29: Discipline & asking for help – structured daily plan
00:38:27: Fitness in sobriety – daily wins, 3 C’s: Commitment, Confidence, Courage (Michael Chernow)

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