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Michael Matthews
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Michael Matthews
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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.
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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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Mike matthews books are great !
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Fantastic!
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