Sometimes You Just Gotta Do What You Just Cannot NOT Do! (That's a mouthful, eh?)

Can pursuing your passion increase your happiness and longevity? Find out as we uncover the secrets behind the magnetic pull of passion and purpose, drawing inspiration from icons like Steve Jobs and Maya Angelou. We will explore the Self-Determination Theory, explaining the essence of our intrinsic motivation through autonomy, competence, and relatedness. I’ll also share my journey of launching this podcast, driven by an unrelenting desire to impact despite facing numerous challenges. Discover how following your passion can lower stress, boost happiness, and even add years to your life, supported by compelling studies like the Harvard study on purpose. Angela Duckworth’s research on grit also reveals how passion fortifies resilience and keeps you motivated despite adversity.We'll then shift gears to emphasize the vital role you, our listeners, play in our show's evolution. Your feedback, topic suggestions, and guest recommendations are integral to the podcast’s success. I invite you to actively participate by sharing your questions and ideas across various platforms. Your support and involvement will help shape the next 100 episodes, ensuring our journey is collaborative. Together, we can push boundaries, stay motivated, and pursue daily growth, creating content that inspires and resonates deeply with all our listeners. Tune in to discover actionable steps to find and chase your passion, and let’s make the future of our podcast a reflection of our shared enthusiasm and dedication.TEXT ME here - Have a question? Comment? Feedback? I’d love to hear from you. Support the showA Message from Dai, host of The 2% Solution Podcast:Hey—before you go…Thanks for being here. Seriously.Every listen, every share, every message… it all adds up. And it’s what keeps this whole thing moving forward.This show is built on a simple idea:👉 small, consistent shifts can change everythingAnd if something in today’s episode sparked even a 2% shift for you… That’s a win.🚀 Want to Take This Further?If you’re ready to actually apply what you’re learning, I’ve put together a bunch of free resources for you:👉 Free Downloads + Tools: crossfitbc.com (Simple guides, habit builders, and resources to help you take action)👉 Calculators + Training Tools: crossfitbc.com/tools (From fitness benchmarks to performance tools—use these to track progress)👉 Top Articles to Start With: crossfitbc.com/blog (Real-world strategies on training, mindset, and building consistency)👊 If You’re in Vancouver (or Visiting)Come train with us at CrossFit BC.We’ve got coaching, community, and a system that actually helps you stick with it.👉 Start here: crossfitbc.com/start-here (Your first 3 classes are on us)...