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Podcast Summary: Kreatures Of Habit Podcast

Episode: The Truth About Why YOU Haven't Changed Yet | Monday Moments
Host: Michael Chernow
Date: October 13, 2025

Overview

In this high-energy Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow, founder of Kreatures of Habit, addresses listeners directly with a powerful message about personal accountability, self-discipline, and the real reason behind lack of change when it comes to habits—particularly around fitness and nutrition. Michael pushes his audience to confront their excuses, commit to their goals one day at a time, and finish the year strong by building trust and confidence in themselves. The episode is equal parts pep talk and practical encouragement, infused with Michael's signature no-nonsense, supportive tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Equation: Want + Do = Have

Main Concept: The path to achieving one's goals is simple in theory: wanting something, plus taking action on it, equals getting it.
- Quote: “I've been saying want plus do equals have forever. The do is commit to the day. Commit to the day.” (00:00, 06:04)
Focus on Daily Commitment: The only "do" that matters is what you do today.

2. The Importance of Personal Accountability

Impress and Trust Yourself: Repeatedly stresses that the person you most need to impress and trust is yourself.
- Quote: “You are the most important person you have to impress, to hold accountable – you. Because when you walk through life not doing what you say you're gonna do, you begin to lose faith in that person.” (00:09, 01:33)
Erosion of Self-Trust: Not following through on commitments diminishes your self-confidence and belief in yourself.

3. The Myth of Obstacles — Excuses vs. Action

No One Standing in Your Way: Removes external excuses by reaffirming that the only real obstacles to change are discipline and time.
- Quote: “There is no one, and I repeat, there is not a single person standing in your way of being able to accomplish what you want to get done.” (01:02)
Discipline and Time as Universal Tools: Everyone is equipped with enough discipline and enough time to begin.

4. The Power of the “One Day At a Time” Approach

Start Now, Not Later: Encourages the audience not to defer their goals to the new year or the mythical “tomorrow.”
- Quote: “Just one day. All you've got to worry about. Not tomorrow, not the beginning of the year, not next week. One day. One day. You can do anything for a day.” (02:37)
Daily Wins Build Confidence: Each day of commitment slowly rebuilds self-trust and love.

5. Fitness and Nutrition as Foundational Habits

Central Importance to Fulfillment and Happiness: Michael insists that taking care of your body is the bedrock of overall happiness and life fulfillment.
- Quote: “You can have a thousand problems, but when your health becomes a problem, you will only have one problem, the worst problem.” (04:09)
Movement and Nutrition as Life-Saving Tools: Michael shares personal testimony that these habits have saved and continue to save his life.

6. Practical Motivation — Push Through the Resistance

Action Over Excuses: Describes specific scenarios (snoozing the alarm, late-night snacking, unhealthy food choices) and challenges listeners to choose the harder, better option.
- Quote: “When you're sitting on the couch and you want to say, I'll do it later. I'll do it tomorrow. Just get up and go.” (09:01)
Micro-Decisions Matter: Every small choice compounds toward greater self-respect and results.

7. Message to Those Already Committed

Acknowledgment to High-Performers: Expresses gratitude toward listeners who already embody strong habits, stating their behavior inspires others.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Self-Commitment:
“Doing what you say you are going to do for yourself is arguably the most important person you have to impress. You.” (00:39, repeated at 01:33)
On Health as Priority:
“You can have a thousand problems, but when your health becomes a problem, you will only have one problem, the worst problem.” (04:09)
On Getting Started:
“Today's the day. One day. That's all you got to do. ...Chip away at it.” (07:19)
On Micro-Decisions:
“When it's 8:30 at night and you're walking past the pantry and you want nothing more than to open up that drawer and grab a handful of M&Ms, don't do it.” (10:03)
On Motivation:
“All I want is for everybody to be stoked and happy. That is, like, the more happy and stoked people on the planet, the better life will be all around.” (11:56)

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:00–01:40: Introduction to the “want + do = have” mindset and importance of self-trust
01:41–02:36: No one is stopping you except you; discipline and time as the only real “battles”
02:37–06:10: One day at a time—start today, not next week or next year
06:11–08:15: Shout-out to high-performers, impact of modeling habits for others
08:16–10:37: The life-changing power of fitness and nutrition; self-love through daily action
10:38–12:00: Real-life scenarios (alarm, couch, late-night snacks, dinner out)—making the hard choice in the moment
12:01–End: Closing motivational message, expression of love and encouragement

Tone & Delivery

Michael delivers his message with genuine intensity and warmth. The language is motivational, direct, and loaded with practical wisdom and tough love. The focus is on empowerment, with Michael repeatedly reinforcing the message that change starts with honoring the commitments you make to yourself—one day at a time.

Summary

This episode is a rapid-fire, motivational call to stop waiting for the perfect time to change and instead begin today—with small, daily, sustainable steps. Michael Chernow dispels the myth that obstacles are external, instead highlighting discipline and time as the only barriers that can be overcome by anyone. Whether you're already deep into your fitness and nutrition journey or looking to start, the episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement, pushing listeners to “get up and go” and rebuild self-trust, one day at a time.

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I've been saying want plus do equals have forever. The do is commit to the day. Commit to the day. Arguably the most important is doing what you say you are going to do for yourself. You are the most important person you have to impress, to hold accountable you. Because when you walk through life not doing what you say you're gonna do, you begin to lose FAI in that person. And when you lose faith in that person, you everything you say, you won't believe or trust or have confidence in. The easiest place to build this confidence, the easiest place to feel self love, the easiest way to begin that journey. If you've fallen off or if you've never started. One day at a time. Stick to the plan. An entrepreneur straight out of New York City, Michael Chernow. What's cracking Monday morning? Monday, let's go Monday. Monday moment. This one is going to be a get your shit together. It's Monday, no More Excuses podcast from the Creatures of Habit team. Mikey Chernow here, coming at you live. Listen, you are capable of doing the things that you have been thinking about doing, specifically when it comes to your diet and to your fitness. Here's the thing, there is no one, and I repeat, there is not a single person standing in your way of being able to accomplish what you want to get done. The only thing standing in your way is discipline and time. And those things you can absolutely battle without a problem as long as you commit one day at a time. So we are coming up on the end of the year. We are in Q4, the fourth quarter of the year. You can wait until New Year's to kick off this diet. You've wanted to try that, you know, ten pounds, you've wanted to lose that hyrox, you've wanted to attempt to train for the new bodybuilding program, you've wanted to start running, but you know you've got too much going on. This is an opportunity for you. This is a reminder for you from Uncle Mike here to say, hey, why not finish the year really, really strong? Why not kick to the curb the excuses that you've made for yourself because of the other things that you have going on in your life that are actually not going to be as fulfilling as self love and self care. Doing what you say you are going to do for yourself is arguably the most important person you have to impress. You. You are the most important person in your life that you need to hold accountable to. Because when you walk through life doing what, not doing what you say you're going to do, you begin to lose faith in that person, you. And when you lose faith in that person, you, everything you say, you won't believe or trust or have confidence in. The easiest place to build this confidence. The easiest place to feel loved by your like self. Love. The easiest way to begin that journey. If you've fallen off or if you've never started. One day at a time. Stick to the plan. Just one day. All you've got to worry about. Not tomorrow, not the beginning of the year, not next week. One day. One day. You can do anything for a day. Anything. And that's all it takes to get what you want. I've been saying want plus do equals have forever. The do is commit to the day. Commit to the day. So I not. I might not be talking to everybody listening to this podcast. I might not be talking to 50% of the people that listen to this podcast because you're already a savage and you're on your way and you know, you just kill it in your life with your fitness and nutrition. And I'm here to tell you thank you. Thank you. Because just by doing what you do, whether you share it socially or not, you're making an impact in someone else's life. Because I'm here to tell you, you can have a thousand problems, but when your health becomes a problem, you will only have one problem, the worst problem. And there are so many things that we can do to prevent that from happening. I'm here to tell you that what you put into your body and how you move your body will take care of a vast majority of that one scary big health issue, in most cases from happening. You have what it takes. You have everything you need, because the only thing you need is discipline. Time. And we are all given that from God. God is giving us the. The ability to stay disciplined. And time is something that we all have. Discipline and time are the two things you need to battle on a daily basis. I'm talking to you. Yes, listening. Walking on the treadmill or driving your car, wherever you are, I'm here to tell you you got what it takes. Today's the day. One day. That's all you got to do. Do the water fast. Do the diet plan. Do the fitness program. Sign up for the hyrocks. A day at a time. Chip away at it. I'm talking about fitness and nutrition here because they are two of the most important things that saved my life and continue to save my life on a daily basis. I use them as tools, and the byproduct of that use is happiness, health, and fulfillment. I am a better person because of it. And I hope this message touches just one person, at least one. I hope you have the best week. I hope this was a motivational piece that just gave you that last little push. We're all here. Today's the day. No excuses. When you're sitting on the couch and you're being lazy and you want to, you say to yourself, I'll do it later. I'll do it tomorrow. Just get up and go. When you're lying in bed and you set your alarm for 5:30 in the morning or 6 in the morning and that alarm goes off and you just say to yourself, man, I just want to. I just want to stay in bed, get up and go. When you. When it's 8:30 at night and you're walking past the pantry and you want nothing more than to open up that drawer and grab a handful of M&M's, don't do it. You're going out for dinner on Saturday night and you've got a choice. You can order the fish and veggies or the double cheeseburger with fries and a side of mashed potatoes or Mac and cheese. Order the fish. I'm telling you that. And again, I said I'm not talking to everybody here. All right, I've said enough. I love you guys. I appreciate you guys. Know that this comes from my heart. Know that this comes truly from my heart. Because all I want is for everybody to be stoked and happy. That is like, the more happy and stoked people on the planet, the better life will be all around. I know that movement and healthy nutrition are a massive component to that mission. I love you. I appreciate you. Leave us a five star rating and a review till the next one, y'. All. Peace. Monday. Let's go.