The Real Secret to Consistency: Reduce Friction, Stop Overthinking
Mon Feb 02 2026
Consistency isn’t something you “find.” It’s something you build.In this episode of the Coach Cody Podcast, we break down why motivation is a terrible strategy for long-term progress—and how real consistency comes from designing your environment, reducing friction, and making fewer decisions.You’ll learn:Why motivation is fleeting (and why willpower suggests you’ll fail eventually)How your environment quietly controls your habits (food, training, sleep, scrolling)The difference between adding rules vs. removing frictionHow to use default meals, pre-decided workout days, and repeatable routines to stay on trackWhy “minimum effective days” keep you consistent when life gets chaoticSimple weekly homework: pick one habit and remove the biggest friction pointIf your plan only works when you feel motivated… it’s a fragile plan.Let’s build one that works even on the hard weeks.🎯 Want help building a plan that fits your real life? Apply for coaching: www.codyharman.com
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Consistency isn’t something you “find.” It’s something you build.In this episode of the Coach Cody Podcast, we break down why motivation is a terrible strategy for long-term progress—and how real consistency comes from designing your environment, reducing friction, and making fewer decisions.You’ll learn:Why motivation is fleeting (and why willpower suggests you’ll fail eventually)How your environment quietly controls your habits (food, training, sleep, scrolling)The difference between adding rules vs. removing frictionHow to use default meals, pre-decided workout days, and repeatable routines to stay on trackWhy “minimum effective days” keep you consistent when life gets chaoticSimple weekly homework: pick one habit and remove the biggest friction pointIf your plan only works when you feel motivated… it’s a fragile plan.Let’s build one that works even on the hard weeks.🎯 Want help building a plan that fits your real life? Apply for coaching: www.codyharman.com