Long ago, I read a quote that at the time was only slightly annoying, but since then, it has continued to gnaw away at my sense of complacency, while also letting me experience the fun feelings of self-directed shame and disappointment. I mean, who wouldn’t sign up that?!
The quote goes like this, “You’re either making progress, or you’re making excuses.” A lot of us have heard that, it’s not a new concept, and It’s a brutal truth that doesn’t leave much room for our BS.
So, Fast forward to a text I received recently from my own health and fitness coach checking in on my progress, and I thought to myself, “What progress, all I’ve got are excuses.” And that’s how this episode came into existence
Today’s guest is David McRae, a health and wellness coach who has heard his fair share of excuses over the years. We talk about why we sometimes make excuses instead of progress, and most importantly, what we can do about it.
Connect with David:
https://www.instagram.com/mcraesc/
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Summary
In this conversation, James Walters interviews David McCrae, a health and wellness coach, about the topic of excuses and how to overcome them. They discuss the difference between being interested and being committed to a goal, and how excuses often arise when people lack a strong reason for pursuing their goals. David shares stories of clients who have overcome excuses and made significant transformations in their health and fitness. They also discuss the importance of having a plan, setting minimum effective goals, and building habits for long-term success. The conversation concludes with advice on maintaining progress and avoiding excuses once goals have been achieved.
Keywords
excuses, commitment, health and wellness, transformation, goals, mindset, habits, accountability, maintenance
Takeaways
- Excuses often arise when people lack a strong reason for pursuing their goals.
- Having a plan and setting minimum effective goals can help overcome excuses and build long-term habits.
- Accountability check-ins and tracking progress are important for maintaining motivation and momentum.
- Maintaining progress requires incorporating healthy habits into one's lifestyle and being intentional about choices.
- Excuses can be overcome by prioritizing time, having a plan, and making mindset shifts.
Sound Bites
- "People who are committed, they don't make excuses if they say they're going to do something. They keep that promise to themselves."
- "When it comes to excuses, it's usually the people who have superficial goals. They want to look better when they take their shirt off at the pool."
- "The plan needs to be simple enough that you can stick with it no matter what happens. And that's how you maintain it."
Chapters
00:00Introduction and the Impact of Excuses
05:12Transitioning from Interested to Committed
11:02Phases of Starting a Health Journey
14:55Overcoming Excuses and Building Habits
28:04Maintaining Progress and Avoiding Excuses
