The Secret to More Energy Isn’t More Effort—It’s Less Friction
Most people think they need more effort.
More willpower. More motivation. More discipline.
But effort isn’t the problem. Friction is.
Because when something is easy to do, you do it. And when something is hard to do, you find excuses.
The key to more energy isn’t pushing harder. It’s removing the things that make good habits difficult.
Why Some Habits Stick and Others Don’t
Look at the things you do every day without thinking.
• You check your phone.
• You grab coffee in the morning.
• You brush your teeth.
You don’t need reminders. You don’t need motivation. They just happen.
Why? Because they’re frictionless.
Now, look at the habits you struggle with.
• Exercising.
• Journaling.
• Getting to bed on time.
These aren’t hard tasks. But they require extra steps, extra thought, extra energy—and that’s where most people fail.
How to Remove Friction and Create Automatic Energy
Instead of trying harder, try this:
1️⃣ Make it obvious. → If your journal is buried in a drawer, you won’t use it. Leave it in plain sight.
2️⃣ Make it easy. → Don’t aim for an hour-long workout. Start with five minutes.
3️⃣ Make it automatic. → Pair new habits with existing ones. Want to stretch? Do it right after brushing your teeth.
4️⃣ Make it rewarding. → Track small wins so your brain associates progress with feeling good.
The goal isn’t to force change. It’s to remove the resistance that’s keeping you stuck.
The Best Energy Is Effortless
Some people spend their lives trying to power through bad systems.
Others redesign their environment, remove friction, and make good habits the easiest option.
And the ones who do?
They don’t just feel more energized.
They build momentum so naturally that success feels effortless.
Because the easiest habits to keep are the ones that never feel like work.
