You wake up determined.
Today, you’re going to eat clean, hit your workout, drink a gallon of water, and finally stay on track.
But then—life happens.
Maybe you grab a cookie at work. Maybe you miss your workout. Maybe dinner wasn’t as “perfect” as you planned.
And just like that…
You feel like you ruined everything.
So you say, “Screw it,” and go all in the other way. More snacks. More junk. More skipping workouts. Because if you’re not doing it perfectly, what’s the point?
Sound familiar?
This is the all-or-nothing mindset, and if you’re stuck in this cycle, it’s wrecking your progress.
Why ‘All or Nothing’ Always Leads to Nothing
The all-or-nothing trap makes you believe you have only two options:
1️⃣ Be perfect every single day.
2️⃣ Give up completely when you’re not.
But here’s the truth: Nobody is perfect. Not the fittest person you follow online. Not the healthiest person you know.
And when your success depends on perfection? You’re setting yourself up to fail every time. Point blank period.
One ‘Bad’ Choice Doesn’t Erase Everything
A single cookie doesn’t erase a week of progress. A missed workout doesn’t mean you’re back at square one.
But if you believe it does? You’ll start making choices that actually do set you back—overeating, skipping workouts, quitting entirely.
Progress isn’t about one perfect day. It’s about the sum of all your choices over time.
CONSISTENCY Beats Perfection Every Time
You know what works better than being perfect? Being consistent.
Let’s say you’re aiming for five workouts a week, but you only hit three. The all-or-nothing mindset tells you that’s a failure.
But is it?
Three workouts a week for a year is 156 workouts.
Zero workouts a week because you quit? Zero.
A 50% effort still moves you forward. A 0% effort doesn’t.
AND…Small Wins Add Up (More Than You Think)
Instead of chasing perfection, chase progress.
- Didn’t get your full workout in? 10 minutes is better than zero.
- Ate something off plan? Get right back on track with the next meal.
- Feeling unmotivated? Do one small thing to keep the habit alive.
Success isn’t built in one perfect day. It’s built in the hundreds of imperfect days where you keep going anyway.
The Bottom Line
If you’re stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle, it’s time to break free.
Because the people who succeed? They’re not perfect. They don’t have superhuman discipline.
They just refuse to quit when things aren’t perfect, and are often strikingly average many times.
And when you embrace that mindset?
Nothing will stop you.
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Until next time, be well.