# The Mirror Before the Lift

You're at the gym, mid-workout, and suddenly you feel stuck. Not just physically, but deeper. You're going through the motions, lifting, sweating, but your mind is somewhere else. You feel disconnected from your purpose. You wonder why you're even here.

Epictetus said: First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do. It's not about waiting to feel motivated. It's about deciding who you are first, then acting from that place. (1/2)