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The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

By: Michael Matthews
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The bestselling fitness and self-improvement book for breaking through mental resistance and barriers, building unshakeable discipline, and keeping your goals alive when things get tough.

Fitness isn’t everything. But everything is harder if you aren’t fit.

Because the muscle and strength that you gain from working out is less important than the person you become by working out:

You become a person who understands that growing into the best version of themselves necessarily includes getting into great shape.

You become a person who never underestimates the power of simply believing in themselves and always looks for reasons to bet on their hand.

You become a person who realizes they can achieve far more than they thought they were capable of.

And that’s why I wrote this positive lifestyle habits book:

To help you become that person by sharing insights from scientific research, compelling stories, and practical strategies for staying motivated when setbacks, failure, and self-doubt makes you want to give up.

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

The "What, When, Where, If, Then" formula that will rewire your thinking for more consistency inside and outside of the gym.

● Three simple questions that will reveal your true "why" for fitness and unlock a wellspring of motivation that will keep you going even when it's hard.

How to stop sabotaging your progress with complaining and negativity and develop a solution-oriented mindset that empowers you to take action.

Warren Buffett's "2 List Strategy" for prioritizing your goals, eliminating distractions, and achieving laser focus and maximum productivity.

● How to use “productive pessimism” to avoid what scientists call the positivity paradox and cultivate a balanced mindset that will turn self-doubt into self-belief.

● And more

The bottom line is getting fit is like doing anything that most people fail at.

It's harder than you think it'll be. It'll take longer than you think it'll take. You'll make way more mistakes than you want to make.

But there’s also this:

You can't fail unless you give up.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed in your fitness; struggling with laziness, procrastination, or self-doubt; or trying to reignite your passion for working out …

… and if you want strategies for developing a resilient mindset that will empower you to stick with your fitness for the long haul …

… then you want to read this self discipline book for women and men today.

©2018 Michael Matthews (P)2018 Michael Matthews
Bodybuilding & Strength Training Personal Development Physical Exercise Inspiring Body Building Workout Motivation

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Brilliant

I had a great time listening to this book. Done in two days. I am struggling with finishing my doctoral dissertation end of this year. Many of the doubts and the second thoughts I am experiencing are featured in this book. In many parts I had a feeling that Mathews is speaking directly to me. It actually helps a lot when we realize that we are not struggling alone and there is a way to end the suffering and do the work.

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Simple and Amazing

Listening to this book over and over again, always provide the right motivation and humor to get my ass in the gym and getting to work.

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Amazing...... once again

Another great book! Mr. Matthews is at the top of my favorite authors list! He is motivating and has such great truthful information! I’m about to listen to the book again! 😘

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NO NO NO

Having read numerous (good) "self help" books...I convinced myself I wasn't going to order anymore!

Not sure why I got this one BUT AM SO GLAD I DID! Working out and getting in shape (by my standards) was always pretty easy .....until this last two and a half years!!!

Nearing 50, going through a divorce and all the other fun stuff that includes...I was in a bad bad place

This book was solely purchased in hopes of regaining my mental edge! It all lies in the mind and it's done it's job!
I will be re listening to this a good handful times more

Since this book has penetrated and sparked life back into my mind and spirit it's a no brainer(no pun intended) that his other book 'bigger stronger leaner' will 100% be legit and work! Heck...the body part of the equation is SIMPLE part!!!

Y'all get a credit each month and some may have multiple credits! Do your mind right AND PURCHASE this book



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A Must Read For Anyone Who Really Wants To Live Fully

This is the book to begin your journey with. Since starting the book a month ago, I am now at the gym 2-3 times per week, and do not foresee ever stopping. I guess I got the perspective I needed. But the book addresses more than just a physical training. It also covers both research and common sense wisdom on how to live your life optimally. Five stars is not enough for this amazing book!

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It works!

Rethinking his statements during workouts made the workout doable! Achieve more than you can imagine!

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Life Changing

This book came into my life at the perfect time. I’ve already lost 55 pounds and was back in the gym exercising frequently. However, I was stuck and starting to slip back into old habits, old excuses. Listening to this book while doing my cardio and weight workouts has been life changing, not an exaggeration. Michael throws out all the white noise of excuses, non-accountability, and every other road block we create for ourselves to self sabotage our fitness journeys. This isn’t just a book for workout motivation, it’s a book for LIFE motivation and seizing the day! I liked this book so much on Audible, that I also bought a hard copy version so I could read it again and take notes! This is a must read/listen for anyone wanting to achieve true change and live their best life!

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A Kick in the Bootaay

I loved this book so much that I bought the hard copy. Mike did a great service writing this book. It is exactly what I needed: a good kick in the butt. I appreciate how honest and direct he is. He doesn't mess around...you can tell by his tone in his narration. Loved the chapter on "Shut Up and Train". The advice and principles in the book can be applied to not only fitness, but also can be applied to every aspect of your life. This book has definitely sparked a fire within. Thanks Mike for all you do!

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Very Motivational

This book has great strategies to become more successful at achieving your goals. For me, I had to sort of make it through some parts that were not interesting to me. He speaks a lot about people in history, and I got much more out of the examples of tricks I can do right now to be more likely to do what I say I am going to do. The book was a great purchase if I learned one thing to help me, which I learned a few. I have been talking to several people about it, and recommended it to someone struggling to do what is needed in her life.

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Get Motivated ...

Great content, well read, and truly makes you think. More than just another book on gym motivation.

It will help you UP your game in life.

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