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The Heaviest Weight At The Gym Is The Front Door

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

Subscribe on Substack: https://nathancrankfield.substack.com/ Join us on Locals: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/ Learn more about coaching here: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/ Most habits are easy to start but incredibly difficult to sustain — and week three is often the make-or-break moment. Nathan Crankfield reveals the counterintuitive truth about building resilient routines, sharing personal stories and proven frameworks to help you push past that critical hurdle. In this episode, discover why the "front door" is the heaviest weight at the gym of habit formation, and how to reduce friction in your daily routines to stay consistent, even when life gets chaotic. Nathan explores why most people quit at week three, and offers practical strategies like designing for your worst week, setting clear boundaries for legitimate excuses, and how to use honest reviews to keep yourself accountable. You'll learn: * Why the first few weeks aren’t the real test. Week three is. * How to prepare for disruptions like travel or illness without abandoning your habits. * The importance of reviewing your progress to diagnose and correct course. * Why the secret to lasting change isn’t motivation, but persistence. * How mastering small victories can lead to lasting transformation across your physical, spiritual, and relational life.