You can have the perfect training plan and the most precise nutrition protocol, but without the right mindset, you’re fighting an uphill battle. After 10 years of coaching, I’ve seen clients with identical programs achieve vastly different results – and the difference always comes down to what’s happening between their ears.
The Two Types of Clients I See:
The Fixed Mindset Client:
- “Missing one workout won’t matter in the long run”
- “I’ll just start fresh next week”
- “Life got in the way, there’s nothing I can do”
- Over the length of the transformation time, a training session missed, a healthy meal missed and a cheat meal added adds up to a big difference
The Growth Mindset Client:
- “I missed today, but how can I make it up tomorrow?”
- “Can I do a quick 20-minute session at home instead?”
- “What adjustments do I need to make to my schedule?”
- Sees missed workouts as problems to solve, not excuses to quit
The Results Speak for Themselves:
The growth mindset client doesn’t just achieve better physical results – they maintain them. When life throws curveballs (and it will), they adapt rather than abandon their goals entirely.
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions:
Here’s the truth: one missed workout really doesn’t matter. But the mindset behind that missed workout does because there will always be something else to turn a blind eye to… That’s everything.
The fixed mindset client uses one missed session to justify missing three more. The growth mindset client uses that same missed session as motivation to find creative solutions and stay consistent.
Shifting Your Mental Framework:
Instead of “One workout won’t make a difference,” try “Every session is an investment in my future self.” Instead of “I’ll restart Monday,” try “What can I do right now to get back on track?” Instead of “Life is too unpredictable,” try “I’m flexible enough to adapt my plan.”
Your Mindset, Your Results:
The clients who see the most dramatic transformations aren’t the ones who never miss workouts – they’re the ones who bounce back fastest when they do. They understand that consistency isn’t about perfection; it’s about resilience.
Your body will only go where your mind allows it to, and that’s how I train my clients. We train the mind as well as the body.
Train Smart, Grow Strong!
