Progress vs Perfection

Let’s get one thing straight: you're not going to be perfect. Not now, not ever. And that’s okay, because perfection is a myth, and chasing it is a waste of time. What is real? Progress. And progress only comes when you stop waiting for the stars to align and start showing up.

There will be mistakes. Setbacks. Days where you feel like a total mess. Good. That means you’re doing it right. This isn’t about flawless execution, it’s about relentless consistency. You don’t need the perfect plan, the ideal conditions, or some magical burst of motivation. You just need to get your ass in the room and do the work.

At Axis Strength Training, we’re not here to sugarcoat things. We’re here to help you cut through your own bullshit and get results. That means facing the voice in your head, the one that says, “You’re not good enough,” or “You’ll never get there,” or “Why bother?” That voice is a liar. It’s fear talking. And you don’t owe it a damn thing.

You will not always feel like training. Show up anyway.

You will feel like you're spinning your wheels at times. That’s normal. Stick with it.

Your mind will tell you stories to keep you safe and comfortable. But comfort is the enemy of growth. That comfort zone? That’s where dreams go to die.

Listen, I’ve been doing this for years, and I still have to battle that voice. “You’re too old.” “You’re not improving.” “This is pointless.” It never fully goes away. But you get stronger at tuning it out. You build new stories. Better stories. Stories rooted in action, effort, and truth:

I’m making progress.

I’m showing up for myself.

I’m stronger than my excuses.

So when your brain starts throwing excuses at you, when it says you’re tired, busy, or just not feeling it, recognize it for what it is: resistance. And then crush it. One rep at a time. One decision at a time. One day at a time.

The truth is, this is going to take longer and be harder than you think. But you will get there. How? By showing up. Over and over and over again.

So get your mind right. Know that it’s supposed to be hard. Embrace the suck. Do it anyway.

Because you deserve more than mediocrity. You deserve strength, clarity, confidence. You deserve to look in the mirror and be proud of the person staring back.

Set yourself up for success, starting now. Not next Monday. Not when life gets easier. Not when you “feel ready.” Now.

Get in the room. Put in the work. Ignore the excuses. And keep showing the hell up.