Motivation is a Lie: Your ‘Feelings’ Are Killing Your Dreams
How many times have you told yourself, ‘I’ll start when I feel more motivated?’
Stop lying to yourself. Motivation is a myth.
It’s fleeting, unreliable.
If you’re waiting for it, you’re wasting your life.
This episode dismantles the motivation myth and reveals the true driver of action: DISCIPLINE.
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Larry Hagner cuts through the noise and delivers the hard truth:
- Motivation is a lie; discipline is the only truth.
- Successful men don’t rely on feelings; they rely on action.
- Small, daily wins create unstoppable momentum.
- Your “why” is your fuel.
- The 3-step process to discover a purpose that makes quitting impossible.
Here’s why this works:
- Studies show that discipline is a stronger predictor of success than motivation.
- Small wins release dopamine, creating a positive feedback loop that fuels further action.
- A strong “why” activates the brain’s prefrontal cortex, enhancing focus and persistence.
This episode is a challenge: write down one thing you’ve been avoiding, and do it for just five minutes today. Stop waiting for motivation; start taking control of your life.
Larry’s Takeaways
- Discipline beats motivation every time.
- Take action first, motivation will follow.
- Your “why” fuels your journey.
What You’ll Learn
00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – April Series: Motivation is Unreliable
02:09 – Personal Story: Running a Half Marathon
04:38 – Planning the ‘Impossible Year’
05:21 – Signing Up for the Half Marathon
06:51 – Excitement from Action, Not Motivation
09:57 – Discipline, Small Wins & Your ‘Why’
12:14 – Call to Action: Share Your Achievements
Links
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