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By late January, most people don’t quit their goals — they quietly disappear. In this third and final installment of the New Year, New You series, Jonah breaks down why motivation fades, why the “boring middle” matters more than the beginning, and how staying present — not perfect — is the key to lasting change. This episode isn’t about starting over; it’s about learning how to return, adjust, and stay in the room when things get quiet.

Episode Highlights

•Why disappearing usually looks like drifting, not quitting

•The danger of autopilot and internal negotiation

•How identity replaces motivation when excitement fades

•Why the boring middle is where real change is built

•The difference between feelings-led action and identity-led action

•How impatience kills progress before results arrive

•A new way to measure progress without relying on outcomes

•Simple, practical challenges to stay present and consistent

Who This Episode Is For

•Anyone who started the year strong but feels their momentum slowing

•People who feel discouraged because results aren’t visible yet

•Listeners who want consistency without burnout or pressure

•Anyone tired of restarting and ready to build self-trust

•Those who want real growth, not hype or perfection

Favorite Quotes

•“Most people don’t quit. They disappear when it gets normal.”

•“The boring middle isn’t a problem — it’s the training ground for identity.”

•“You don’t need motivation. You need continuity.”

•“Staying is a choice.”

•“You don’t need a restart. You need a return.”

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Written and Produced by Jonah C.

Recorded in Seattle, WA

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