All week, we’ve been talking about how quick fixes don’t work (long-term).
And the response keeps rolling in.
So today, let’s get to the real engine behind long-term results—the thing that keeps you moving when the “motivation” runs out (and it ALWAYS does):
Your habits.
If we’re being honest with ourselves, we understand that motivation is fleeting.
It’s like setting up a tee time at midnight on a Friday for 6a on Saturday morning.
Once reality sets in, the motivation disappears.
You will not always feel fired up.
You will not always want to do the workout, eat the right thing, stretch, sleep, hydrate, whatever.
But if you’ve got strong habits?
You’ll do it anyway.
Because that’s just what you do.
You don’t brush your teeth because you’re motivated—you brush your teeth because it’s a habit.
Same with showing up for your workouts.
Or packing your lunch.
Or foam rolling before bed.
It’s not sexy, but it works.
The cool part? You don’t need to overhaul your entire life to build great habits.
Start small.
In fact, start stupidly small.
- Want to build a workout habit? Start with 10 minutes a day.
- Want to eat cleaner? Swap one crappy snack for something better.
- Want to fix your mobility? Stretch for 5 minutes after your round.
It’s not about going hard. It’s about going consistently.
Because once something becomes a habit, you don’t have to think about it anymore.
It just becomes part of your identity.
And identity > motivation.
If you see yourself as the kind of golfer who trains regularly, eats like a grown adult, and takes care of his body, your actions will start lining up with that belief.
And that’s when everything starts to click.
So ask yourself:
“What’s one tiny habit I can start today that moves me closer to my goals?”
Do that.
Repeat it.
Watch what happens.
STAY STRONG,
Jeff
PS – The 18STRONG Membership isn’t about trying to be perfect.
It’s about building sustainable habits that actually fit your life—and sticking with them long enough to see real change.
Because habits beat hacks.
Every time.