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You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Avoiding Something Hard

  1. You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Avoiding Something Hard Scott Friedman 16:49

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Think you're lazy? Think again.

In this episode, I challenge the idea that people fail to start because they're lazy, unmotivated, or lack discipline. More often than not, what we're actually experiencing is fear.

Fear of failure.

Fear of judgment.

Fear of embarrassment.

Fear of stepping into the unknown.

Using real fitness examples, I break down why we rationalize our way out of taking action and how our brains create stories to protect us from discomfort—even when that discomfort is standing between us and the life we want.

We discuss:

  •  Why procrastination is often disguised fear 
  •  How pain and pleasure influence your decisions 
  •  The hidden fears behind fitness goals and weight loss 
  •  A simple Exercise to identify what's actually holding you back 
  •  How to challenge and reframe irrational fears 
  •  Why most of the pain you're avoiding never happens in the first place 

If you've ever found yourself saying “I'll start Monday,” “I need more time,” or “I'm not ready yet,” this episode is for you.

Because the problem isn't that you're lazy.

The problem is that you're avoiding something hard.

And once you identify what that is, everything changes.

First time listening? 

Check out our trailer: “Start Here – What The Power of Progress is All About” 

It's less than 2 minutes and will help you jumpstart your fitness and mindset journey.

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Scott Friedman Speaker and Fitness Coach

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.