Thought Piece (Gary Provost style)

I took my earlier thought piece and wrote it in the style of Gary Provost.

I’ve noticed something about today’s society. Motivation is lacking. Productivity, too. At the same time, there’s a growing desire for more; more fitness, better health, greater wealth. This is fine. It’s even great. But here’s the thing: you can’t have one without the other.

You can’t want physical fitness, a great diet, and a ton of money without doing anything about it. Yet, that’s what happens. People want change. But instead of going to the gym, eating healthier, or working harder, they avoid it. They do everything but those things. While some take action, others merely dream of it.

Why? Fear of commitment. It comes in many forms. But here’s where “Random Applicable Advice,” or “RAA,” comes in. You’re scrolling Instagram, maybe watching TV, and someone who has what you want, offers advice. Suddenly, you’re hooked. When all else fails, people turn to these success stories. They hope it’ll work for them too.

But here’s the catch. Our minds don’t work the same way. Not even close. Every person has a different mindset, upbringing, body, and life experience. That’s why a single piece of advice can’t fit everyone. It’s impossible.
Until now. Or, at least, this gets close. The best advice I can give is simple: Understand yourself. Know how your mind works. Know how you react to situations. That’s the key to getting through life.
I chose to write about this because I’ve seen it so many times. A book. A video. Some headlines like “This Will Change Your Life!” I click. I read. I watch.
You can listen to David Goggins all day. Watch Tony Robbins on repeat. But nothing will change without action.
The real problem? People don’t know how to take that next step; even after they’ve been given all the advice in the world.
You can’t take advice blindly. You can’t expect something that worked for someone else to fit you perfectly. Their life isn’t yours.