Harsha Pakhal Explains Why You Don’t Need to Be Motivated: You Need a System
July 2, 2025We’ve all been there: You start strong with a new fitness routine, full of energy and enthusiasm. But then life gets in the way. Work gets hectic. Sleep gets short. The weather turns cold. And suddenly, your motivation and consistency disappear.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And more importantly, there’s nothing wrong with you. Harsha Pakhal, a Cleveland-based fitness coach known for helping clients create routines that stick, sees this all the time. “People think they need more motivation,” he says, “but what they really need is a system.” Because the truth is that motivation is optional, whereas systems are sustainable.
