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#168 BITESIZE | Understand Your Motivation and Transform Your Life | Ross Edgley

Mar 26, 2021

Ross Edgley, a strongman swimmer and the first to swim around Great Britain without touching land, shares his incredible journey. He discusses the profound impact of intrinsic motivation and how understanding it can lead to personal satisfaction. Edgley reflects on overcoming challenges and the role of social media in shaping our motivations. His anecdotes inspire listeners to reignite their passion for fitness, emphasizing that regardless of where you start, taking that first step is what truly matters.

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Intro

3min

Exploring the Dual Forces of Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic

2min

Harnessing Motivation to Overcome Challenges

2min

Inspiration for a Healthier Lifestyle: The Power of Intrinsic Motivation

3min

We can all harness the power of intrinsic motivation – it can be the reason we get out of bed in the morning, go for that run or push ourselves out of our comfort zone.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 73 of the podcast with strongman swimmer and adventurer, Ross Edgley.

He’s the first ever swimmer to circumnavigate the whole of Great Britain without ever setting foot on land. This is just one of his extraordinary accomplishments, and in this clip Ross explains what he’s learned about mindset and the power of intrinsic motivation.

Ross talks about his epic journey, how he kept going, and why understanding our true motivations can be so powerful.

It doesn’t matter where you start, just start somewhere.

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