The Art of Motivation
What does it take to maintain motivation, even through the hard? In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Pinckard, who in 2022 was ranked #1 as the World Masters Track and Field champion for 800m, and we’re answering the question: what would happen if you learned to embrace the discomfort that comes with challenge?
We’ll be discussing how to find a way through tough situations without letting discomfort hold you back, exploring the role that resilience plays in motivation and how, by leaning in and embracing the discomfort, you can gain valuable insights and learn to push through even the toughest challenges. We’ll also be answering the question of whether the degree of difficulty is directly proportional to the reward and how to use the “big what” to your advantage.
And as with everything I share on the podcast, this is what I believe based on what I’ve read and researched. But please don’t take my word for it. Keep what sticks, discard the rest and for goodness sakes, go out and test drive it!
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
What an Iron Man is.
How to maintain motivation during the challenges.
How to use small goals to your advantage.
How to become comfortable with discomfort.
What Was Mentioned:
Mark Pinckard: Instagram
Mark’s athletic highlights:
Two-time Ironman competitor
Multiple provincial medals in 800 | 1500 | mile
Multiple Canadian medals in 800 | 1500 | mile
Provincial and Canadian record holder
Gold in 2022 World Masters 800m in Finland
Bronze in 2022 World Masters 1500m in Finland
Ranked #1 for 800m 2021 and 2022
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“You learn that you know you can do this.” – Mark Pinckard
“It comes down to belief in yourself and belief in the training you’ve done.” – Mark Pinckard
“When it has to be done, or it needs to be done, you find a way somehow.” – Mark Pinckard
“What if we didn’t define hard as bad?” – Christina Sestan
Connect with me: Instagram
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