Why does motivation feel harder than ever—even when you want more for your life?

In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner Clark breaks down the hidden cost of cheap dopamine—the instant rewards we get from phones, social media, scrolling, gaming, and constant entertainment.

This isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline.
It’s about how our brains are being trained to avoid discomfort—and how that slowly reshapes our identity.

Tanner explains:

• Why cheap dopamine feels good now but steals confidence later

• How avoiding discomfort rewires the brain to quit early

• Why motivation doesn’t come before action—it comes after

• The small, powerful choice that begins rebuilding self-respect and mental strength

This episode is especially relevant for teens, parents, and educators who are seeing rising anxiety, lower resilience, and a growing fear of hard things.

You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need one moment where you don’t chase the easy reward.

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What does real strength actually look like for teenagers today?

In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner breaks down the 5 Pillars of Strength that help teens (and adults) build confidence, emotional resilience, and long-term success — without pretending life is easy.

This isn’t about being tough all the time.
It’s about learning how to use one second of strength when it matters most.

• Courage – Doing the hard thing even when fear is loud

• Vulnerability – Being real instead of pretending you’re fine

• Empathy – Understanding others without losing yourself

• Resilience – Getting back up when life knocks you down

• Consistency – Small daily actions that build real confidence over time

Rather than trying to “fix everything,” Tanner challenges listeners to choose just one or two pillars and start there.
One second of courage.
One honest conversation.
One small act of consistency.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure of yourself — this episode gives you a new definition of strength and a practical way to start building it today.

This episode offers language you can use at home to talk about strength, confidence, and emotional growth — without lectures or pressure.

• Why strength isn’t about perfection or confidence

• How one second of courage can change your direction

• Which pillar to focus on when life feels heavy

• How small habits quietly build unshakable resilience

• Why vulnerability is not weakness — it’s leadership

You don’t need to master all five pillars at once.
You just need one moment of intention.

🎧 Listen in, choose your pillar, and take your next Second of Strength.

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New Year's resolutions are great and al buuuut, they are rarely the answer to help you get to where you want to be, reach your potential and create the life you want.

Why? Because the answer is most likely not don't more but don't less. Addition by subtraction is the simplest way to reach your lofty goals.

And even more, this simple truth is the answer: You know what a not successful year looks like, right? You know that don't more of the same crap isn't the answer. You know that at the end of this year, if you are still scrolling your phone too much or staying stuck in toxic relationships that you won't be happier.

So? It's time to let go of a few things and this episode is going to help you do it.

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