Stop Waiting for Motivation

Its not coming...

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Combat Citadel
December 09, 2024

Motivation is a myth.

It’s fleeting, unreliable, and it’s holding you back. Waiting to “feel ready” is the easiest excuse to stay stuck. Success doesn’t come from motivation—it comes from action.

As Mel Robbins explains in The 5 Second Rule, relying on motivation will never push you through the hard, uncomfortable tasks required for growth. Instead, you need a strategy to bypass hesitation and take immediate action.

Why Motivation Fails

  • Motivation is tied to emotion, which is inconsistent and unpredictable.

  • Your brain resists discomfort, labeling anything challenging as a threat.

  • The most successful people don’t rely on feelings—they build habits and act despite them.

Waiting for the “perfect moment” to start training Jiu-Jitsu, launch a business, or tackle your goals? That moment doesn’t exist.

The 5 Second Rule: A Proven Strategy for Action

When you feel the urge to act but hesitate, use this method:

  1. Count down: 5...4...3...2...1.

  2. Physically move. Take that first step immediately.

Examples:

  • For Jiu-Jitsu: Grab your gear and head to class.

  • For Entrepreneurship: Open your laptop and send one email or research one idea.

This simple countdown interrupts doubt and hesitation, shifting your focus to action.

Action Creates Momentum

Here’s the truth: motivation doesn’t create progress, action does.

Every small win builds momentum, and that momentum fuels confidence.

  • In Jiu-Jitsu: You might not feel ready for your first roll, but showing up builds skill and self-assurance.

  • In Business: The first step may feel daunting, but every action brings you closer to your vision.

Stop Hesitating—Start Moving

What have you been putting off, waiting for the “right moment”?

Here’s your challenge:

  1. Count down: 5...4...3...2...1.

  2. Take the first step—no matter how small.

Hesitation will only hold you back. Take action today and watch your goals come closer with every step forward.

Let’s get moving.

P.s In my podcast “The Citadel” I give you the real life journey of becoming an entrepreneur in the jiujitsu space. You can listen here!