Coach Kevin’s 💭 Thought of the Day
A lot of people say they want to get fit, but what they actually want is to have already be fit. They want the result without having to renegotiate their identity to get there. Because getting in shape isn’t really a fitness problem. It’s a “who am I when no one is holding me accountable” problem. What does your default version of yourself do? The one that shows up when you’re tired, stressed, and no one’s watching? For example, after a long day at work, does that version of you change into your gym clothes and go or does it negotiate with you until you’re on the couch telling yourself tomorrow will be different? Neither is failing, but one of them is worth being honest about. Or think about food. When nobody’s tracking, nobody’s checking in, and you’re tired on a Thursday night coming into the weekend, what does that version of you actually reach for? Not what you wish you did. What you actually do. So what does your default self do?