In this short solo episode, Brad delivers 10 minutes of straight fire on one of the biggest roadblocks to success—quitting when things get hard. He brings it back to one of the core teachings from The Four Agreements, especially the one that's most misunderstood: "Always do your best." But here's the kicker… Your best doesn't mean your best ever. It means the best you can do today. And that will look different on a Monday after a full night of sleep versus a Thursday when life is chaos. Brad challenges you to stop falling into the all-or-nothing trap and start owning what "doing your best" looks like for you—day in, day out. If you've been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or beating yourself up for not being perfect… this episode is your reset button. What You'll Hear: • Why quitting when it gets hard is the pattern that's stealing your momentum • The misunderstood truth about "doing your best" • How to stay in the game when motivation is gone • A straight-up reminder of what showing up actually looks like Listen, reflect, and get back in the fight. Free Guides: Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide Hight Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide Join Us On Patreon - Join Here Submit your questions to be featured on our Q&A episodes. Order from Cured Supplement Order from Legion Supplements and get 20% off your first order by using discount code: keynutrition Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition Episode Timestamps 00:00:00 – Brad introduces the return of "10 minutes of fire" and sets the intention for a motivating, no-nonsense episode. 00:01:02 – "Stop quitting when things get hard." Brad emphasizes the importance of not running from adversity and how purpose often comes from pain. 00:03:00 – Brad discusses how our minds create stories from fear and how recognizing this pattern helps break it. 00:04:51 – Key difference between pivoting on your goals and actually quitting; making intentional decisions is contrasted with giving up. 00:07:44 – Brad references "The Four Agreements" as simple yet life-changing principles. 00:10:54 – Always do your best, even if your best changes from day to day. "Act better than you feel" is emphasized. 00:13:19 – Importance of progress over perfection; evaluating daily best based on current circumstances. 00:15:00 – Pivoting vs. quitting in fitness, career, and relationships—growth often comes from adapting, not stopping. 00:16:01 – Empowerment and changing your identity by aligning actions with goals. 00:16:55 – Closing motivation.

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