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The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

By: Michael Matthews
Narrated by: Michael Matthews
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Fitness isn’t everything. But everything is harder if you’re not fit.

The strength and discipline you develop in the gym go far beyond physical appearance. It shapes who you become—someone resilient, focused, and capable of achieving more in every area of life.

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your personal guide to cultivating mental toughness, beating procrastination, and staying consistent with your fitness goals, even when motivation fades.

Instead of vague hype, every chapter is grounded in psychology and gives you a simple, concrete exercise you can apply immediately. You won’t just be inspired—you’ll be taking action.

Inside this motivational fitness guide, you’ll discover:

  • The “What Kind of Pain Do I Want?” exercise for setting goals that actually matter to you
  • Three simple questions to uncover your true “why” for training—and unlock a deeper source of motivation
  • The “What, When, Where, If-Then” formula to rewire your brain for consistency in and out of the gym
  • Environmental design hacks to make healthy habits automatic and sustainable
  • Why action beats perfection—and how to stop waiting for the “right time” to change your life
  • How to overcome negative thinking, build grit, and use “productive pessimism” to turn doubt into confidence


This isn’t a cheerleading book full of clichés. And it isn’t about the perfect program or the newest trend.

It’s about rewiring your mindset to persist when it’s easier to quit—especially when life gets hard. Because getting in shape isn’t just about muscles or weight loss; it’s about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t give up on themselves.

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your daily reminder that you’re capable of more—and it’s time to prove it.

©2018 Michael Matthews (P)2018 Michael Matthews
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Got a book to get insights on workout motivation and actually got insights on motivation for every aspect of life. Mike Matthews goes beyond fitness science in this book and goes through vast and precisely curated research to teach important lessons for life - that will also get you wanting to work out a bit more.

Comprehensive lesson on motivation

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Another great book. This inspired me to go for intimidating goals outside the gym as well as in. Thanks Michael keep them coming

Motivation for life as well as for fitness

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So many gold nuggets, I will be mining this book for many years to come.

Accessible and informative

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Great book, I can see myself reading through again and again because every time you can take different tips and put them into training and daily life

Great book.

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quite a few takeaways that have made a difference and motivated me. well organised. looking forward to the bonus materiL

motivational

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