In this motivational solo episode, Bobby opens up about the mental battles that come with chasing a big dream — whether running, creating music, or pursuing any form of personal growth. He acknowledges a universal truth: sometimes it feels like the world is heavy. Not just physically, but mentally — a weight that tells us we’re tired, too old, too late, not strong enough, or that no one really cares about our goal anyway. He speaks directly to listeners who may feel worn down by the grind or overwhelmed by self-doubt.

From the start, the episode emphasizes that the pursuit of a goal is rarely glamorous. The early mornings feel lonely. The reps get boring. Progress can be painfully slow or invisible. He describes moments where he questions why he puts himself through the discomfort and pressure — moments where giving up would be so much easier.

But right there, in that tension, he finds the heartbeat of this episode:

Ambition doesn’t disappear, even when motivation does.

He reminds listeners that ambition is that small, stubborn spark inside that whispers: “There’s more in you.” That spark doesn’t demand perfection — it just asks for the next step. When the negativity hits, when the run feels terrible, when the progress feels nonexistent — the ambition is still alive underneath, waiting for us to act on it.

❝One bad run doesn’t break your goal. It’s the consistency that matters.❞

Bobby shares a recent personal example: getting out the door for a run that felt awful — physically draining and mentally discouraging. Instead of treating it as a failure, he reframed it: showing up on the bad days is part of progress. The great days will come again, but the messy days are what build real strength.

You don’t wait to feel confident — you build confidence by doing.

Bobby shifts the message from running toward any passion someone is scared to start:

• Want to sing?
• Want to make music?
• Want to start a new hobby?
• Want to reinvent yourself?

Don’t overthink the finish line, he says. Don’t get stuck imagining the perfect end version of who you want to be. Instead:

“Just put the shoes on.”

or

“Just walk into the studio.”

Progress isn’t a single leap — it’s one minute at a time

A major theme of the episode is time — specifically, the idea that every finish line is made up of thousands of tiny steps. Bobby encourages listeners to focus not on the entire journey but on the next minute:

“You need to remind yourself just to win the next minute.”

He warns against the trap of treating effort like a test you pass or fail. Instead, view it as a daily conversation with your ambition:

• Can I give one more minute?
• Can I take one small step forward?
• Can I show up even if it’s messy?

Every tiny action builds a foundation that future victories will stand on.

“Being there. Showing up. Even when it’s messy.”

Flaws make the story interesting. Setbacks make the success earned. Imperfection makes you relatable — to others and to yourself.

He challenges the listener:

If you haven’t done the thing yet — just try it today.

Not to reach the end.

Not to impress anyone.

But simply to start.

The smallest start can open doors you don’t even know exist yet.

Let the rest take care of itself

You’ll look back and realize:

• It wasn’t as bad as your anxiety predicted
• You actually had fun
• You felt proud that you took action

The feeling doesn’t come before doing the thing — it comes after.

So try.

Move.

Start.

And when you do…

Don’t stop.

Final Message: You’re Capable. Keep Going.

You’re not here because the path is easy.

You’re here because you believe — or at least you hope — that it’s worth it.

Even if he’s never met you.

Even if you don’t yet believe in yourself.

The episode ends with a powerful reminder:

Every dreamer fights doubt.

Every journey has terrible days.

But the spark inside you — the ambition — is still alive.

You just need to show up

for the next minute.