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Think you’re lazy or unmotivated? You might just be… forgetting. 

In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked reasons people fall off their routines: life gets busy, and things slip through the cracks. It’s not a lack of effort—it’s a lack of systems. 

We talk about: 

•  Why forgetting—not laziness—is the real problem 
•  How to use reminders, calendars, and visual cues to stay on track 
•  The power of writing things down and making them visible
•  How to build habits directly into your existing routine 

Instead of beating yourself up for falling off, build a system that makes it harder to forget in the first place.
 
You’re not lazy—you just need better reminders.
 

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Scott is a nationally accredited Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Coach, and Behavior Change Specialist, who has been in the fitness industry for years. He has worked with hundreds of clients, and specializes in mentoring them on how to build long term sustainable habits using his key principles of mindset, motion and momentum.

Scott is a unique and engaging speaker, coach, and host of the Power of Progress podcast. He prides himself on understanding the needs of those who wish to change their lives. Through storytelling, personal experience, and a refreshingly honest take on the fitness and nutrition industry, Scott empowers and inspires his audiences and clients to take congruent action to achieve their goals. His authentic, and ‘grip it and rip it’ style resonates with people to take practical steps to improve their lives.