
Everyone Wants the Results
Everyone Wants the Results, But Not the Reps Everyone wants the promotion, the finish-line photo, the big win. Very few want the early mornings, the rejected drafts and the 5:00 AM runs in the rain that come before them. This week's episode is a mindset check rather than a list of tips. A few of my clients kept bringing this up with me, so I figured a lot of you are dealing with it too. People always ask me for the "secret," whether it's weight loss, VO2 max, a marathon, a promotion or balancing a 9-to-5 with a business. The answer is the one nobody wants to hear: the shortcut is hard work. I'm going back to my childhood roots and where I get my work ethic from. I'm also drawing on the Stoic teachings, to look at what we lose when we rush the process. You can learn three practical habits for honoring the process at work and in your health. Key takeaways: Pick one boring rep and protect it. A walk after lunch, the same bedtime every night, or one focused hour on a skill. Keep it small, repeatable and non-negotiable. Track your inputs, not just your outcomes. Ask yourself "Did I show up today?" as well as "Did I hit the goal?" Reframe your next obstacle. When a meeting goes badly, you miss a workout or you get rejected, ask what it's letting you practice: patience, resilience or grit. Quotes from the episode: "The shortcut is hard work." "Talent gets noticed. Consistency gets you trusted." "When I skip the process, I skip the growth." Resources mentioned: Ryan Holiday's Podcast - https://dailystoic.com/life-is-too-short-to-rush-through/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-stoic/id1430315931 Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ Brand partnerships: https://9to5wellness.com/brand-partnership/ If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone in their own grind season. And if you haven't yet, subscribe and leave a review for 9 to 5 Wellness on your platform of choice. It helps more busy professionals find the show. Send us Fan Mail 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com . You can learn more about our programs at: https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/ . 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/














