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Fitness isn’t everything. But everything is harder if you’re not fit.

The strength and discipline you develop in the gym go far beyond physical appearance. It shapes who you become—someone resilient, focused, and capable of achieving more in every area of life.

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your personal guide to cultivating mental toughness, beating procrastination, and staying consistent with your fitness goals, even when motivation fades.

Instead of vague hype, every chapter is grounded in psychology and gives you a simple, concrete exercise you can apply immediately. You won’t just be inspired—you’ll be taking action.

Inside this motivational fitness guide, you’ll discover:

  • The “What Kind of Pain Do I Want?” exercise for setting goals that actually matter to you
  • Three simple questions to uncover your true “why” for training—and unlock a deeper source of motivation
  • The “What, When, Where, If-Then” formula to rewire your brain for consistency in and out of the gym
  • Environmental design hacks to make healthy habits automatic and sustainable
  • Why action beats perfection—and how to stop waiting for the “right time” to change your life
  • How to overcome negative thinking, build grit, and use “productive pessimism” to turn doubt into confidence


This isn’t a cheerleading book full of clichés. And it isn’t about the perfect program or the newest trend.

It’s about rewiring your mindset to persist when it’s easier to quit—especially when life gets hard. Because getting in shape isn’t just about muscles or weight loss; it’s about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t give up on themselves.

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your daily reminder that you’re capable of more—and it’s time to prove it.

©2018 Michael Matthews (P)2018 Michael Matthews
Bodybuilding & Strength Training Physical Exercise Inspiring Health Body Building Workout Motivation
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Another great book by Mr. Matthews and necessary reading if you’re embarking on any new workout program. I purchased this first as a digital copy but realized the added benefit of the audio version to listen to during my cardio. I keep this book on ‘repeat’ to keep me focused and charged up. Michael as always relies on science backed techniques to maintain discipline not only to working out, but in all areas of life. His writes and narrates in a way that makes the information presented very easy to understand and digest. Strongly recommend to augment both ‘Bigger Leaner Stronger’ and ‘Thinner Leaner Stronger’.

Definitely a ‘Re-listen’

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This was a great read (listen through audio). Jam packed w relevant, up to date, information! Lots of strong examples, stories from the past and effective ways to get where you need to be. Bottom line however, you need to want it!!
Only reason I gave performance a 4 is because I feel the author should sound more enthusiastic while reading. You've written an amazing book; sound proud of it through its delivery to listeners!!

Great book - Evidence Based Research

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I got back into working out through this book after a few months off. Really helped me get that motivation back

Got me back into working out

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another one I loved next to Thinner leaner stronger. it really does help you learn to do the hard stuff to get the results. very clear and concise as well as Mike has some whit to him! recommend !

Mike matthews books are great !

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This book got me back in the gym after a month of slacking off! Excellent advice, and well read by the author.

Fantastic!

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