Listen "Burn the Ships: How Total Commitment Builds Resilience"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful episode, Coach Adam dives deep into the mindset shift that can transform your health journey: burning the ships. Inspired by a coaching client who donated all his “just in case” clothes after losing weight, this episode explores what it means to let go of the fallback plan and fully commit to the life you're building now. Adam unpacks the historical roots of the phrase “burn the ships,” how it applies to behavior change, and why total commitment creates resilience when the journey gets hard.What You'll Learn:The surprising history behind “burn the ships” — and why it mattersHow safety nets (like old clothes or habits) can quietly undermine progressWhy full commitment often feels uncomfortable — and why that’s a good thingHow to identify and release your “Plan B” thinkingPractical mindset shifts to help you stay focused and consistentWhy letting go of the past can be one of the most liberating things you doChapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose00:56 Burn the Ships: A Mindset Shift02:46 The Power of Commitment and Elimination of Safety Nets05:09 Embracing Uncertainty and Building Resilience06:23 Reinforcing Commitment to Change✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good. Apply to work with me here: https://www.adamwrightfitness.com/wrightfit-elite-programFollow Adam:https://instagram.com/coachadamofficialhttps://youtube.com/@coachadamofficialhttps://tiktok.com/@coachadamofficialhttps://facebook.com/coachadamofficial/
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