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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 13 MIN

Stop Feeling Guilty: Some Seasons Aren’t Meant for Growth

from The Power of Progress: Mindset, Motion, & Momentum · host Scott Friedman

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt guilty because you couldn't stick to your fitness routine? Maybe work got busy. You had kids. You moved. You started traveling more. Life happened. In this episode, I expand on the idea that it's usually not about having time—it's about priorities. But there's another important piece that often gets overlooked: Life happens in seasons. Some seasons allow you to train five days a week. Others may only allow two. That doesn't mean you've failed—it means your priorities have temporarily shifted. In this episode we discuss:  Why "I don't have time" is often really a question of priorities  How to recognize when you're in a busy season of life  Why it's okay to temporarily scale back your fitness goals  The importance of reassessing and readjusting when life settles down  How to avoid guilt while still taking ownership of your health The key isn't being perfect all year long. It's recognizing the season you're in, making the best decisions you can today, and having the discipline to ramp things back up when the season changes. Because fitness isn't about perfection—it's about adapting for the long haul. First time listening? Check out our trailer: "Start Here - What The Power of Progress is All About" It's less than 2 minutes and will help you jumpstart your fitness and mindset journey.Follow me on Instagram: scottspeaksfitnessNeed a speaker for your next event?? Workshops, seminars, keynotes, corporate events!"Become The Master of Your Health""Why Diets Don't Work: How to See Results""The M3 Method: Using Mindset, Motion & Momentum"Contact me here: www.scottspeaksfitness.comFree 30 minute Power call with Scott. Help you identify how to go from point A to point B to help you achieve your goals faster! Book a call: www.myprogresscall.comCheck out the youtube ch...

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt guilty because you couldn't stick to your fitness routine? Maybe work got busy. You had kids. You moved. You started traveling more. Life happened. In this episode, I expand on the idea that it's usually not about having time—it's about priorities. But there's another important piece that often gets overlooked: Life happens in seasons. Some seasons allow you to train five days a week. Others may only allow two. That doesn't mea...

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