17 Dec 2025 · 2 min
Steve Chandler argues that motivation follows action, not the other way around. Reprogram your self-talk, visualize success, stack small daily wins, and surround yourself with energizing people. Momentum creates the motivation you think you need first.
Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to Heroic Wisdom Daily. Today's book A Hundred Ways to Motivate Yourself by Steve Chandler. A powerful collection of mindset shifts and practical strategies to break through procrastination and unlock unstoppable motivation. Steve Chandler is one of my favorite human beings on the planet. I worked with him one on one coaching for years before I started working with Phil Stutz. Here's your one minute summary. Act first, then feel motivated. Don't wait for inspiration. Take action and motivation will follow. Momentum creates energy. Reprogram your self. Talk your mind believes what you tell it. Replace doubts and negativity with empowering, action oriented thoughts. Visualize your future self. See yourself already succeeding. When your vision is clear, your actions align with it. Create daily wins. Motivation thrives on progress, so set small, achievable goals and celebrate each victory. Surround yourself with energy. Seek out books, people and environments that fuel your drive and keep you moving forward. Small shifts in your mindset and habits can lead to massive motivation. So what's one way you'll fire up your drive today? If you enjoyed that, check out the notes. We've got a ton of notes on Steve Chandler's great books. Love that guy. Hope you enjoy.
