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Why Motivation Is Overrated (And What Actually Works)

Rick Winstanley

Published on: 07/01/2026

I used to think I needed to feel motivated to train. That I had to be "in the mood" to eat well, to show up, to do the work. Then I realised: I was waiting for a feeling that was never going to show up consistently...

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Why I Quit Drinking And How It Changed Everything

Rick Winstanley

Published on: 07/01/2026

For years, I convinced myself the drinking and sniffing was fine. I wasn't an alcoholic. I didn't drink or take drugs every day. I had a successful Personal Training business, paid my bills, and showed up for my family, and i was playing Semi-professional football.

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