Your Mind Is Quitting Before Your Body Even Tries—Here’s Why You’re Stuck!—Brad Minus | Ep 71

In this episode, I share powerful insights on how to keep going when your mind wants to quit, joined by endurance coach Brad Minus. Brad has helped new runners and triathletes over 40 push past their limits and find their “inner fire.” We talk about the quote “your mind will give up 100 times before your body does,” why movement matters, and practical ideas like time boxing and setting small goals. We also explore flow state, priority management, and how to beat feeling stuck—even when scrolling TikTok sounds more tempting than doing the work. Brad’s real-life experience with triathlons and marathon coaching brings relatable wisdom for anyone chasing big goals or just trying to get through a tough workday. If you’ve ever wondered how to get yourself moving when you really don’t want to, listen in to discover simple habits and mindset shifts that make all the difference!

Connect with Brad Minus

In this episode, Brad Minus shares his wisdom on resilience and pushing past mental blocks, both in athletics and daily work. To learn more about his approach and get connected with his endurance coaching or inspiring stories, visit his podcast at lifechangingchallengers.com

Website: https://innerfireendurance.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/bradaminus

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradminus/

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Chapters

00:00 Mind Over Body: Brad’s Favorite Quote

00:36 Introducing Brad Minus: Endurance and Resilience

01:19 The Power of Persistence in Sports and Life

03:40 Mental Fatigue vs. Physical Fatigue at Work

04:43 The Importance of Movement

07:20 Procrastination, Priorities, and Facing Tedious Tasks

11:51 Strategies to Prevent Giving Up: Small Goals and Flow State

15:23 Timeboxing and Structuring Your Day

21:02 The Four Quadrants of Task Management