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The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

By: Michael Matthews
Narrated by: Michael Matthews
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Summary

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Let’s face it: fitness is hard.

Have you ever gotten into the car after a long day at work and headed straight for the couch instead of the gym?

Have you ever been unable to stop hitting the snooze button in the morning?

Have you even felt secretly afraid you just don’t have what it takes to transform your body and health?

Welcome to the club.

Working out and eating right takes time, energy, effort, discipline, dedication, and patience, and life always finds ways to interfere with our intentions and tempt us to stray.

And here’s the ground truth:

It doesn’t ever get easier - we just have to get better. And this book will help you get better.

It contains practical scientific research, compelling stories, and time-proven tactics for overcoming the mental and emotional blocks that bring you down and spin you around.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside:

  • The easiest way to instantly increase your will power and self-control in any situation, no matter how you feel in the moment.
  • Three science-based psychological “tricks” you can use to stay strong during moments of temptation.
  • A simple 10-minute technique for beating procrastination and skyrocketing productivity.
  • How to inoculate yourself against Great Western Disease of “I’ll be happy when...” and find immediate joy and satisfaction right where you are.
  • Why you must stop telling yourself that you need things to be “just right” (and what to do instead).
  • The “40 percent rule” that Navy SEALs use to “dig deep” and screw up their courage when they need it most.
  • And more.

So, scroll up, click the “buy” button now, and get ready to enjoy more energy, enthusiasm, and excellence.

©2018 Michael Matthews (P)2018 Michael Matthews
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Inspirational

Take notes when listening then run through it again. Well researched, inspiring and tremendously motivational. Small changes can make a big difference.

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Deep and inspiring

Everything made sense. Direct abc to the point . I will listen again soon (but first, his Thinner Leaner Stronger book which I bought immediately)

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Amazing introduction to Audibles

This audible is absolutely fantastic, the main concept of how workout motivation is just a branch on a tree of everyday motivation in whatever you do is the main message that I have taken away from this audible.

There are so many interesting stories, quotes, recommended reading and interacted task after each chapter. I listen to this before I start a run or a workout just because I have felt that the chapter I am currently on is really relatable to my current journey. an example of this is the chapter that mentioned about the Navy seal telling the guy to do 100 press up although they could only do 10!! But yeah 40% whenever you want to give up you still have 40% left to give that will stay with me forever !!!

cracking work Mike!!!

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Amazing!

I loved this book, one of the best I’ve ever read, and I return a lot of books!

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Better than expected

The title didn't do the book justice. Thought it might just be cheesy fitspo quotes. But so many good scientific, psychological insights. Especially appreciated the advice that talking too much about our goals makes us feel like we've already achieved them, and too much comparison to others diminishes the optimism and gratitude that's key to emotional wealth. Led me to delete Instagram and kill a lot of my social media timesucks. Also discovered the joy of a new morning routine which is waking up early to an audio book plus a long walk.

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Excellent

Mikes latest book is definitely on par with the rest of his masterpieces. I thourghly enjoyed listening to it, so much so that I I will definitely be listening to it again very soon.
His enthusiasm for fitness and positivity shine through in this book and it is extremely motivating, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended

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Very Informative and Enjoyable

I have to say that I found this book to be Very informative and useful, one which has inspired me to get on with things and stay the course, thank you Mike Matthews

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Inspirational

Loved listening to this book. The facts and knowledge gained is unbelievable!

I really enjoyed hearing the different aspects of how the brain works regarding fitness and general motivation.

I have started my own fitness journey and have found this book so inspired. Thank you!

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This is a great book with some good thoughts

Leant more to the psychological side of things but it worked for me. Good stuff 👍

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Comprehensive lesson on motivation

Got a book to get insights on workout motivation and actually got insights on motivation for every aspect of life. Mike Matthews goes beyond fitness science in this book and goes through vast and precisely curated research to teach important lessons for life - that will also get you wanting to work out a bit more.

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