One Year, No Excuses

Learning to Stick With It


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Week three wasn’t louder — it was lighter. And that matters.

In this episode of One Year, No Excuses, I share my Week 3 check-in and reflect on what it looks like to stay encouraged without pretending everything is perfect.

I walk through my weekly checklist around faith, focus, andcreation — naming the yeses, the nos, and the “mostly” — and talk about why encouragement often sustains discipline longer than pressure ever could.

This week, I also share my starting weight and measurementsfor the first time — not as a goal, not as hype, but as honest data to ground the process in reality.

We talk about:

  • Why progress doesn’t always announce itself
  • How “mostly” can be movement, not failure
  • Why quiet habits are often the ones that last
  • The difference between pressure-driven discipline and sustainable consistency
  • How to stay engaged without turning self-improvement into self-punishment

This podcast isn’t about perfection, expertise, or having itall figured out.
It’s about showing up honestly, paying attention, and staying in the work — one week at a time.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your progress didn’tfeel dramatic, this episode is for you.

One year.
No excuses.
Just showing up.

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One Year, No ExcusesBy Chris Hawkins