TheUPside Podcast

The Motivation Myth

Theresa Flood

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Is motivation really the secret to success? Or is it the myth keeping you stuck?

In this powerful episode of TheUPside, Theresa Flood dismantles the myth of motivation and offers a truth that will shift the way you move through your day: action creates motivation—not the other way around.

You’ll learn:

  • Why your feelings aren’t facts (and how to stop letting them run your life)


  • How to use the P-T-F-A-R model to rewire your thinking and spark momentum


  • What to do when you don’t feel like doing anything


  • How commitment, identity, and character are more powerful than waiting to "feel ready"


  • Why discipline, not mood, is the path to consistency and confidence


Whether you're trying to build better habits, become more consistent, or finally break through a rut, this episode gives you the tools to act now—and let the motivation follow.

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