Stronger Than Motivation: Why Consistency Matters More Than Feeling Inspired
Stronger Than Motivation: Why Consistency Matters More Than Feeling Inspired Starting a fitness journey with a personal trainer is often filled with optimism. There is structure, support, and a sense that this time will be different . Yet for many people, that initial momentum fades. Motivation fluctuates. Life intervenes. Sessions get missed. Confidence dips. What began with clarity becomes complicated. Stronger Than Motivation by Simon Tolson was written for exactly this moment, not the exciting beginning, but the messy middle where most people struggle to stay consistent. Rather than treating motivation as the solution, the book challenges a deeply ingrained assumption in fitness culture: that feeling motivated is a prerequisite for success. Instead, it argues that sustainable progress comes from something quieter and more reliable, psychological skills that allow you to continue even when enthusiasm fades. This blog explores the book’s core ideas and explains why they are pa...