At Mint Maui, we know fitness isn’t just a simple workout—it’s a mirror. It reflects how you show up for yourself, day in and day out. And if there’s one thing that separates those who reach their goals from those who stall out, it’s motivation.
But let’s get one thing straight:
Motivation isn’t something that shows up and drags you to the studio.
It’s not a lightning bolt. It’s not luck.
It’s something you build, just like your strength, your endurance, and your grit.
🔁 Motivation is a Daily Practice
Most people think motivation comes before action.
But in reality, action comes first. Motivation follows.
“You will not always be motivated. That is why you must learn to be disciplined.”
— David Goggins, Navy SEAL & mental toughness coach (source)
Motivation isn’t a switch. It’s more like a flame—and every workout, every early wake-up, every time you show up when you don’t feel like it, you’re throwing fuel on it.
🧠 Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body
We often talk about working out our physical body, but mental fitness is just as real.
Tony Robbins puts it this way:
“People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.”
Tony Robbins, Life Coach & Motivational Speaker
That means your motivation starts in the quiet moments:
- The days you don’t skip class, even if it’s raining, you’re tired, time is short…whatever.
- The nights you prep meals instead of ordering takeout.
- The extra effort in a move or a sprint that you push through when your brain says “you’re done.”
Each of those is a rep for your mindset.
🗣 Motivation Talk Tracks to Use on Yourself
Our coaches use quick, powerful language to light a fire in class. Here are a few mantras you can adopt as your own:
- “Keep showing up for you.”
- “This isn’t punishment. This is power.”
- “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”
- “Comfort is a trap. Growth is waiting on the other side.”
“The comfort zone is where dreams go to die.”
— Joe Rogan
🔥 How to Make Motivation Happen (Not Wait for It)
Here are 5 ways to actively create your own motivation:
- Start your day with movement. Motion creates emotion.
- Schedule your workouts like appointments. Show up no matter what.
- Revisit your why. Write it down. Tape it to your mirror.
- Make it public. Tell a friend what you’re committing to.
- Celebrate effort, not just outcomes. The reps are the reward.
Final Word
You won’t always feel like showing up. But if you show up anyway, something amazing happens:
You become the kind of person who does hard things.
Motivation is not magic—it’s something you make.
And the best part? It gets easier the more you train it.
Let’s keep building together,
—Jon, Jess & the Mint Maui Team
Do hard things.
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