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Getting After It
You already know you're capable of more. So why do you keep getting in your own way?
Getting After It is the podcast for people who are done with excuses, done playing it safe, and ready to close the gap between who they are and who they know they can be. Hosted by ultra trail runner, entrepreneur, and accountability obsessive Brett Rossell, this show doesn't hand you motivation. It hands you a mirror.
Every episode cuts into the real reasons people self-sabotage, avoid discomfort, and settle for less than they're built for. Through raw personal stories, Stoic philosophy made practical, and honest conversations with others who've done hard things. You'll walk away with the mindset and tools to actually prove what you're made of.
If you're building a career, a family, fitness, or a life worth being proud of; this is the show that holds you accountable to all of it.
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Getting After It
118 - Why Boredom Might Be the Best Thing That’s Ever Happened to You
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Let’s be honest—boredom gets a bad rap. We’re told success should be fast, exciting, filled with dopamine and dramatic transformation. But what if the exact opposite is true?
In this episode, I’m diving deep into a truth I’ve had to learn the hard way: before brilliance comes boredom. Whether you’re chasing fitness goals, building a business, writing a book, or just trying to become a better human—there’s a phase where the work feels monotonous, the progress invisible, and the motivation nonexistent. That’s not the end. That’s the beginning of real change.
I’ll walk you through why we resist the boring work, what repetition actually creates, and how to reframe your relationship with those silent seasons where the world’s not clapping—but the bricks are stacking.
I also share my own story about building this podcast—how it started with excitement, faded into doubt, and eventually became a consistent practice that changed my life and, hopefully, yours.
If you’re in the grind right now and wondering if it’s worth it—this one’s for you.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Brilliance is born in boredom. The reps you think don’t matter are often the ones that change everything.
- Track the habit, not the hype. Don’t wait for motivation—build a boring routine and stick with it.
- Your breakthrough is probably hiding behind repetition. Keep going when it’s quiet.
- “Boring is building.” Say it out loud. Make it your mantra.
If this episode helped, share it with someone else doing the quiet work. And remember—you’re not stuck, you’re just stacking. Keep getting after it.
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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.
This podcast is built for you—the dreamers and the doers. My goal is to provide a space where you can find inspiration, learn from others, and feel empowered to chase what matters most to you.
Your dreams are within your grasp. All you need is the commitment to Get After It.