Berger mentioned you have to like the grind. True, but better if you don’t see it as a grind. Whether it’s regular exercise through structured gym workouts and/or recreating, it kind of becomes a habit and when you’re not doing it for a stretch, something feels “off” and you don’t feel as good. That helps keep me going. I keep a log but not so much for day-to-day motivation as to track how I’m doing from year to year. Mix things up, do it with like-minded people, and take breaks.