I am sharing links to the music, media, and books that inspire and motivate me on my fitness journey. Here are a few favorites to start. Stay tuned for more to come!
I started years ago making a playlist to drive and motivate me during workouts. The focus was on songs and motivational tracks that made me feel powerful, so I called it my "Power Workout". This playlist is still going strong: listen to it on Spotify here!
Along my journey, there have been many highs, but also really painful lows. The end of my earlier marriage after 13 years, the loss of a job after 11 years, and breakups from people I cared about deeply. People whom I love dearly also went through difficult setbacks, such as my mother being diagnosed with cancer multiple times. In these lows, I searched for songs and motivational tracks that gave me, and my loved ones, hope that things could get better. I called this my "Rise Up" playlist. I still listen to this when life starts to feel overwhelming. You can listen to it on Spotify here, I hope it helps you when you are going through a tough time the same way it helped me!
I have taken my favorites from these and other playlists and combined them into my "Workout Allstars". No further explanation needed! You can listen to my all-stars on Spotify here.
I draw great strength and inspiration from motivational tracks that combine inspirational messages with powerful music. You've heard many of them on my reels if you follow me on Instagram! You can listen to my favorites on Spotify here. Here are links to some of the best motivational speakers I follow:
I also rely every day on my guidebook for living my best life, Areté by Brian Johnson. This book, and its companion, the Heroic mobile app, provide me with the wisdom, virtues, and focus I need each day to narrow the gap between my current self and my best self, and to be a modern hero to the people in my life who need me.
Drop me a line under CONTACT ME if you love motivational speakers, music, books, or apps I have not listed here. I love finding new sources of inspiration!