I used to wait for the perfect time to start making changes — whether it was improving my nutrition, getting back into strength training, or simply adding more balance to my routine. I told myself I’d start next week, or after a trip, or when life slowed down. But the truth is, the perfect moment never comes.

In this episode, I talk about how that mindset holds us back from real progress. I share my personal journey with strength training — how I kept putting it off because I didn’t want to be sore before big rides, and how that avoidance led to back pain and frustration.

I also explore how this same mindset shows up in nutrition. Many people wait until January to make changes, but I’ve found that starting during the messy, busy months like November can actually set you up for lasting success.

Through my own experience, I’ve learned that progress doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from taking the first imperfect step, then showing up again and again.

Key themes:

Why waiting for the “perfect time” stops progress

How pain and discomfort often become our biggest motivators

Why taking imperfect action builds consistency

How to identify what really drives your goals

Creating change that lasts through everyday life

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