logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2019
10m 58s

#563: Stop making excuses

InnerFight
About this episode
Just what the title says though right? Please action it! Well that is the short intro to this show. The longer one is to ask you to think about how many excuses you make and hear in a single day of your life? Do a quick test for one day please, every time you say something to someone do you make an excuse where actually you do not need to say anything? Why a ... Show More
Up next
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2025
131: Listen to This If You Keep Making Excuses
In this episode, I unpack how making excuses quietly kills momentum—and how to break that cycle for good. Sparked by a conversation with a friend who’s been stuck in his own way, I share five tactical ways to stop making excuses and start showing up.We get into preparation, ownin ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
The Overexplainer's Dilemma: Why You Feel Compelled to Justify Everything
Ever catch yourself giving a full monologue just to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many of us feel the need to justify even the simplest choices. From childhood patterns to approval seeking habits, we dig into the hidden cost of overexplaining and ... Show More
13m 5s
Oct 2022
Episode 165: STOP BITCHING AND START WORKING :)
<p>Let's get real here for a second... if you're not where you want to be, it's YOUR fault!</p> <p>We can sit down and make all the excuses in the book, but end of the day it comes down to YOU and your efforts!</p> <p>So in today's episode i'll be giving you guys some tactical ad ... Show More
8m 23s
Jul 2021
Why You Should Say No More Often
<p>For the time that is ours to share, I want to talk about why it’s important to say “no” more often and how to do it, in a nice way. On many occasions, not knowing how to say no can be one of the greatest enemies of your time. This happens to all of us and as we continually put ... Show More
15m 26s
Jan 2025
Part 1: Why You Can't Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions
tail spinning
20m 27s
Sep 2019
Why You Suck at Your Job
<p>Tune in to learn the top five reasons why you suck at your job. Today, we were unmasking all the lies you tell yourself and stripping your excuses down to the bone. Get ready for the harsh truth of why things aren't working out for you. You may suck right now, but you could do ... Show More
36m 57s
Dec 2024
Say YES to Yourself More This Year
Say YES to Yourself More This Year Do you ever wish you had a less complicated life?   Even if your job and life are overcomplicated out of necessity, like launching a rocket or performing brain surgery, you can still simplify everything. How do you do it? Your actions in you ... Show More
9m 30s
Aug 2025
1: Finding the Motivation to Start:
Send a text Let’s talk about what really holds people back from starting, and how one simple mindset shift can make all the difference. We’ll also cover how to stay motivated after past failures—and whether stepping on the scale is the right move in the beginning. Let’s dive in. ... Show More
5m 5s
Oct 2025
The Part of Growth No One Talks About
This episode is about remembering why you started. The promises you made to yourself, the vision you carry, and the purpose that drives you, they’re not negotiable. It’s time to lock in, silence the distractions, and step fully into the life you said you’d build.A reminder: you d ... Show More
3h 5m
Jun 2025
You Don’t Need More Time - You Need to Stop Wasting It
We tell ourselves we need more time - that if we just had a little more space, we’d figure it all out. But more time isn’t the answer. It’s how we use the time we already have. In this episode, we explore the idea that for every reason to quit, there’s a reason to grow. For every ... Show More
58m 27s