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In this episode, Andy Nunn explores the challenging “middle” of any journey, where motivation wanes, doubt creeps in, and quitting seems tempting. Whether you're training for a marathon or battling addiction, Andy provides practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and tools rooted in self-compassion to help you push through these struggles. Embrace the “messy middle” to build character and shape the person you aspire to be.

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Understanding the “messy middle” in long-term pursuits
Motivation fluctuations and the importance of systems
Narratives and stories between stimulus and response
James Clear’s concept: “we fall to the level of our systems”
Strategies: MAP (Minimum dose, Anchor, Prove) for consistency
Self-compassion: talking to yourself like someone worth helping
Reframing failure as growth, not inadequacy
Managing negative self-talk: catch it, challenge it, change it
Long-term purpose and identity over short-term wins
Building character through consistency and resilience

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