Summary

In Episode 77, Coach Mo closes out the December momentum series by breaking down grit—the most misunderstood and most critical part of the S.W.A.G. framework. This episode reframes grit away from hustle and grind and squarely into what it really is: the discipline to not quit on yourself when motivation fades, energy leaks, and the inner critic gets loud.

You’ll hear how grit sustains self-awareness, reactivates your why, and keeps aligned action alive—especially when busyness disguises burnout and productivity becomes a trap. Coach Mo also breaks down the difference between draining (catabolic) energy and fueling (anabolic) energy, and how the S.W.A.G. cycle restores momentum when you fall off track.

If you’re serious about entering 2026 with consistency, clarity, and stamina, this episode is your reset point.

Key Takeaways

• Grit is emotional stamina, not grinding harder
  The ability to stay in motion when excitement fades is what separates momentum from burnout.
• Busyness is the inner critic’s favorite disguise
  Being busy feels productive—but it quietly drains energy and kills alignment.
• When your S.W.A.G. is off, that awareness is the win
  Catching it early gives you the power to reset and re-enter the cycle.
• You don’t quit goals—you leak energy first
  Grit protects aligned action by stabilizing your emotional state.
• Resetting is a rep, not a weakness
  Grit is built through mental reps of stopping, reframing, and recommitting.