The Work The work doesn’t start big.It starts small.When I was over 310 pounds, I didn’t flip my life overnight. I didn’t train like an athlete or eat perfectly. I started with the smallest actions I could repeat without negotiating with myself.One walk.One meal with intention.One decision to show up when it would’ve been easier to check out.That’s how the work begins.Most men fail because they try to do too much too fast. They rely on motivation, burn out, and quit when life pushes back. I learned that progress comes from daily pressure, not dramatic effort.You earn momentum by showing up when nothing feels different yet.Each day, the work expands. A little more discipline. A little more awareness. A little less tolerance for excuses. What was once uncomfortable becomes standard. What was once hard becomes routine.This isn’t about punishment.It’s about building trust with yourself.The work is how your body changes.The work is how your mindset sharpens.The work is how you become present again in your own life.You don’t wait until you’re ready.You start small.Then you push a little further tomorrow.That’s the standard.