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Dec 2024
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2794: You Must Love the Process by Nia S...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2794:

Nia Shanks highlights the power of loving the process as the key to achieving health, fitness, and performance goals. By embracing the journey setting meaningful goals, adjusting plans as needed, and showing up consistently you build habits that lead to long-term success, even when motivation wanes. Her insights remind us to focus on sustainability and enjoyment to truly thrive.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/you-must-love-the-process/

Quotes to ponder:

"Instead of obsessing over a goal, find a way to embrace the process required to get there."

"You must find a way to love the process. Or enjoy it, at the very least."

"I showed up and did the necessary work even when I did not feel like doing it."

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