Motivation Is a Lie (Here’s What Actually Works)

Motivation Is a Lie (Here’s What Actually Works)

Week 11 of One Year No Excuses—and this one gets real. This week wasn’t perfect: ·       Missed prayer ·       Partial progress on reading ·       Broke carnivore with Easter sweets But instead of spiraling, I reset and kept going. In this episode, I break down why motivation is unreliable—and why relying on it is one of the biggest reasons people fail to stick with their goals. We’ll talk about: ·    Why motivation fades (and always will) ·    The difference between motivation and habits ·    What actually creates long-term consistency ·    How I’m applying this in real time (fasting,diet, podcast, and building my new TikTok channel: CarnivoreChris) If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, this one might challenge how you think about discipline entirely. Sources referenced: ·       American Psychological Association – Behaviorchange and willpower research ·       University College London – Habit formationstudy (Lally et al., 2009) ·       James Clear – Atomic Habits

AI Won't Fix Your Life - But it Can Help You Plan It

Today we’re looking back over my week 9 progress. And, once again, it was not a perfect week – but that was to be expected! Remember, we’re not chasing perfect—we’re chasing progress. So, today, I want to talk about two things: ·       What to do when your week isn’t clean ·       And how I’ve been using AI—not as some magicsolution—but as a tool to help organize my goals and parts of my life I’ll start by stating that I don’t believe AI, in andof itself, is dangerous… but blindly trusting it is.

Rebounding from Failure

Week 9 didn’t go perfectly—and that’s exactly why this episode matters. In Episode 10 of One Year No Excuses, I break down what to do when you miss habits, fall short of your goals, or feel like you’re slipping. This week’s updates include: ·       30.4 pounds lost in 2026 so far ·       Progress in my AI certification ·       Improved sleep and recovery ·       A new weekly fasting routine But more importantly, we talk about: ·       Why most people quit after small mistakes ·       The “what-the-hell effect” and how it derailsprogress ·       Why perfection is the wrong goal ·       Practical steps to recover immediately and keepmoving If you’ve ever felt like one bad day ruinedeverything—this episode is for you.

Fasting as a Reset

Episode 9 of my 2026 accountability journey. In this episode I talk about something I’ve been experimenting with for my health: weekly fasting. Every Monday I fast as a personal “reset” for my body. Sometimes I extend it to a 48-hour fast before reintroducing food with a simple cup of chicken and beef broth. This episode explores: • Why I started fasting• What research says happens in the body during a fast • My personal experience fasting 24–48 hours • How fasting fits into my carnivore diet and 2026 health goals This podcast is about documenting my own experiments indiscipline, health, and personal growth. Nothing here should be taken as medical advice. Always research and consult your doctor before making major dietary changes.

Sick, Stalled, and Starting Again

Week 7 didn’t go as planned. I was sick. Low energy. Foggy. Unmotivated. This episode is an honest reflection on pausing goals to focus on recovery — without quitting. I talk about what it means to temporarily step back, the psychology behind accountability and motivation, and how public commitment impacts follow-through. I also share insights from finishing the books of Exodus and Leviticus this week — what they reveal about structure, discipline, and human nature. No checklist this week. Just recovery, reflection, and restarting. Sources referenced: ·       American Society of Training and Development(ASTD) study on accountability and goal completion ·       Dr. Gail Matthews, Dominican University –goal-setting research