Think gratitude is just about feeling good? What if it’s actually your key to success? Discover how daily thankfulness can rewire your brain for happiness and opportunity.

This week I dive into a topic near and dear to my heart: gratitude. And specifically how I think it helps us be more successful in our endeavors, and how it helps us feel happier and more content with life.

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You’ve done hard things before, and you can do them again.

It's so easy to look past all the work we've put into our lives, and to keep moving the goal post...but if we do that all the time, we tend to strip away any and all the joy of achievement.

This week includes a small homework assignment for all of us to reflect on!

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Do you feel like you’ve missed your chance to pursue your dreams? In this episode, Sam shares why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, chase your goals, and find clarity in life’s constraints. Whether you’re starting fresh at 20 or pivoting at 50, it’s time to believe you’re right on time. Tune in for the motivation to take the next step—today.

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Hi everyone! This week I'm doing a podcast episode swap with Taylor S from My First Marathon podcast (you can find it here: https://www.myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/ )

I had such a fun time talking with Taylor about my experience running the NYC marathon for the first time, and my journey with running overall. Hope you enjoy, and please be sure to check out her awesome podcast!!

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What happens when your motivation runs dry but your goals remain unchanged? That's the central question explored in this relatable episode of the Super Awesome You podcast, where host Sam delves into the challenging reality of pursuing long-term goals amid fluctuating motivation levels.

The truth is uncomfortable but liberating: you simply do the work anyway. Sam shares personal experiences from podcast creation to marathon training, revealing how the mental muscle that pushes through resistance grows stronger with each repetition. While tricks like accountability partners and reward systems have their place, they're ultimately powerless without your fundamental commitment to showing up.

We explore the fascinating psychology behind practices like the 5AM Club, revealing that the true benefit isn't about magical morning hours but rather about training yourself to begin each day by overcoming significant internal resistance. This creates a powerful mental framework that extends to every challenging task. When you can swing your feet out of a warm, comfortable bed against every bodily protest, you're strengthening the neural pathways that enable consistency in all areas of life.

The most encouraging revelation? Even on days when progress toward specific goals feels nonexistent, you're still building something invaluable—mental resilience and the habit of showing up. In a world where countless people let days pass without meaningful action toward their aspirations, your consistency already places you ahead of the curve. Ready to develop your "do it anyway" superpower? This episode provides both the inspiration and practical mindset shifts to make it happen.

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This week I sit down with Taylor S from My First Marathon Podcast, and we talk about motivation, drive, overcoming challenges during those long training blocks, and the power of words and community in helping us get over the hump.

You can find Taylor's podcast here:

https://www.myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/

As well find her on Instagram/Threads here:

https://www.instagram.com/myfirstmarathonpod/

https://www.threads.net/@myfirstmarathonpod

Enjoy this week's episode!

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Hi everyone, Sam here! As promised, this week I'm off (but will be back next week with a new exciting episode!!) so here's a favorite on the podcast, "What matters most when pursuing a goal". This was the S1 season finale if you missed it the 1st go round.

Hope you all have a super awesome week as always! See you next week!

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Less than a week away from the NYC Half, and I'm reminded of my experience running the FDR highway, looking at the UN building, and feeling like I'm never actually getting closer to it. This ends up being a good segue for me to talk about progress towards long-term goals, and how difficult it can be when what you want is months/years away--and a helpful tip on how to deal with that moment to keep you on track!

P.S. Next week will be another off week, so I'll be posting a re-run then! Best of luck to anyone/everyone running the Half next week! Talk soon!

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