Description

Most athletes think they need massive motivation to make massive progress. Wrong. You need small, consistent starts. In this episode, we break down the “Physics of Productivity” — why action creates motivation, how to beat procrastination, and how tiny wins build huge results.

We’ll cover:

• why the start is the hardest part

• how motivation follows action

• how to lower the barrier to starting

• small daily wins that build elite confidence

Great for: athletes who delay, overthink, or feel stuck getting going.

Today’s Action Step: 

1 — Create your “Minimum Standard”
2 — Shrink the first step
3 — Track streaks, not perfection

About Today Matters
Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day.

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