you don’t need 75 hard to change your life

The 75 Hard challenge is everywhere. It promises discipline, grit, and life-changing results. And while I respect the motivation behind it, here’s the truth: you don’t need 75 Hard to change your life.

In fact, for many people, it can do more harm than good.

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Why 75 Hard Isn’t Sustainable

The rules are strict: two workouts a day, no alcohol, no cheat meals, read 10 pages, drink a gallon of water, and take a daily progress photo. If you miss a single thing, you start over at day one.

The problem? Life happens. Kids get sick, work gets stressful, you travel, or your body simply needs rest. Does missing one workout really mean you’ve failed? No. But the “all-or-nothing” mindset makes people feel like if they can’t be perfect, they shouldn’t bother at all.

That’s not how lasting change is built.

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What Actually Works

Instead of extreme rules, focus on small, consistent actions that you can actually stick with long-term. Here are three powerful shifts you can make:

    1.    Move Daily, Not Perfectly

You don’t need two-a-days. Start with 20–30 minutes of intentional movement. Strength training 3–4 times a week and walking daily will take you much further than forcing endless workouts.

    2.    Fuel Your Body, Don’t Punish It

You don’t need a “no cheat meals” rule. Instead, focus on eating mostly whole, nutrient-dense foods while allowing flexibility. One burger or a slice of pizza isn’t going to ruin your progress — but extreme restriction might.

    3.    Build Mental Grit Through Consistency

Discipline isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up again and again. Read if you want to learn, drink water to feel good, and practice gratitude or reflection to strengthen your mindset. These things work best when they feel empowering, not forced.

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The Mindset Shift That Lasts

What most people actually need isn’t 75 Hard. It’s 75 Sustainable.

Small steps repeated daily, stacked into habits, create the true transformation. You’ll build resilience, strength, and confidence — without burning out or giving up.

You don’t need to punish yourself into change. You just need to start.

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👉 What’s one simple habit you can commit to this week that feels sustainable, not extreme?

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The Bold Bottom Line

Forget all-or-nothing. Choose all-in, every day. The small, steady actions will outlast every challenge - and they’ll transform you from the inside out. The goal is not perfection for 75 days, it’s resilience for life.

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