My new #1 rule for getting in shape.

"I REALLY don't feel like working out..."

That thought kept creeping in — again and again.

I used to think I had to push through those moments. To force it.

But here’s the truth:

👉 Forcing requires motivation.

👉 Motivation is a finite resource.

👉 Finite resources are not sustainable.

So I tried something different.

Instead of asking, “How do I force myself to do this?”

I asked, “What kind of movement do I actually look forward to?”

For me, that’s walks. Basketball. Long runs by the water. Yoga.

I canceled my gym membership and made those my routine.

The result?

I’m moving 6-7 days a week. Down 10 pounds. Feeling more energized than I have in years.

But more importantly… I’m enjoying the process.

Discipline doesn’t have to mean misery.

Find what feels good. Do it often. Let consistency do the rest.

— Mike