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#015: How to Stay Motivated When the Newness Fades

You started 2026 locked in. But now the newness has worn off and the work feels repetitive. Most people think discipline is enough. It's not. Discipline gets you to show up, but motivation keeps you engaged - it's what separates going through the motions from actually pushing yourself to be great. The best in the world don't just rely on discipline.

Kobe used his failures as fuel. MJ created enemies in his head. Tom Brady obsessed over the smallest details.

Roman walks through six ways to tap into that same energy so you're not just checking boxes, but actually attacking your goals with the intensity they deserve.

In This Episode:

• Why discipline gets you to show up but motivation keeps you engaged
• How the greats engineer their motivation: Kobe, MJ, Kanye, Tom Brady
• Visualizing your future daily and reconnecting with your why
• Tracking progress weekly so you can see you're getting closer
• Using competition the right way (fuel your fire, but don't let it be your fire)
• When to change things up so routines don't drain your energy
• Why you can't sustain motivation if you hate what you're doing
• The Dark 30 Challenge for staying engaged

Chapters
00:00 Why People Quit: Motivation Fades
03:20 What is Motivation and Why It Matters
06:15 How the Greats Stay Motivated: Kobe, MJ, Kanye, Brady
09:40 Six Ways to Keep Yourself Motivated in 2026
11:30 Way 1: Imagine Your Future Daily
13:10 Way 2: Reconnect With Your Why
14:30 Way 3: Track Your Progress Weekly
15:45 Way 4: Find a Way to Compete
17:50 Way 5: Be in Community With Others
19:20 Way 6: Be Willing to Change Things Up
20:40 Bonus: Love What You Do

Available On: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify

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