Why He Still Works Out Every Day (His Answer Will Inspire You)

Why He Still Works Out Every Day (His Answer Will Inspire You)

We’ve all had someone challenge our dedication. That moment in the gym (or anywhere, really) where a friend gives you “that look” and asks, “What’s the point?” Maybe you’re sweating through another set, maybe you’re showing up when nobody’s watching.

Today, it’s Ryan—standing there, watching Jason grind out push-ups, eyebrows raised. “Even if you practice every day, you still won’t get eight-pack abs. So what’s the point?”

You can almost feel the room pause. But Jason doesn’t say a word. He just keeps moving. Emma’s the first to answer, calm but sharp: “He exercises not for you to watch, but for himself.”

She gets it. Jason gets it. And honestly, if you’ve ever trained for something that mattered, deep down, so do you.

Because it isn’t about the abs. Or who notices. Or proving anyone wrong. Jason stands, catching his breath, sweat on his forehead. He turns, actually looks at us, and his words land heavier than any weight in that gym:

“There are certain things that are not for others to see. They are for myself, to serve as reasons for my perseverance.”

Yeah—read that again. Maybe your reason’s different, but the heartbeat of it is the same: We don’t do this for show. We don’t grind for applause. We show up because it matters to us. Motivation is ours. And it’s personal.

So next time someone rolls their eyes at your ‘why’—remember: You’re not doing this for anyone else.

Train for yourself.