Send us a text🎧 Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Tracie peels back the curtain on one of the biggest myths holding people back — motivation. Spoiler alert: motivation isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you create. Listen in as Tracie shares how taking imperfect, bold action fuels momentum, which in turn, builds motivation. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I should really…” — this episode is your wake-up call.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why waiting for motivation is a trap (and what to do instead)The sneaky damage of the word should in your self-talkHow momentum, not magic, builds motivationA simple formula to shift from stuck to in-actionThe truth behind “Consistency beats intensity”🛠️ Actionable Tips from Tracie:Ditch the word should — replace it with intentional actionDecide what you’re going to do, when, and tell someone about itStart small — any action counts and builds momentumLean on consistency — even imperfect action fuels motivationWrite down your next action and share it with a trusted person🎤 Memorable Quote: “Motivation follows momentum — and momentum starts when you take bold action, even when you don’t feel like it.”🔥 Bold Moment of the Episode: When Tracie admits recording solo episodes isn’t easy — and does it anyway, live and unscripted, showing us all how to walk the talk of bold, imperfect action.📱 Connect with Tracie: Find Tracie in The Gather Community on Facebook or connect on LinkedIn. Share what action you’re taking — she'd love to cheer you on!🚀 Join the Bold and Brilliant Podcast Community: Love these conversations? Be part of our growing circle of women taking bold action every day. Search The Gather Community with Tracie Root on Facebook and plug into the support and inspiration you need.🌟 Rate & Review: Are you loving these bold conversations? Rate, review, and share the podcast — your feedback helps other brilliant women find their next spark of motivation.Thank you for supporting The Bold and Brilliant Podcast! Find out what's up with Tracie by connecting on your favorite social media channel, and with The Gather Community by joining us at an upcoming online event or receiving our mailing list. Go to:https://www.tracieroot.com/linksto find upcoming events, workshops, courses and more!We're just getting started, so I hope you subscribed, and please leave a review so we can start building some podcast-momentum!xoxoYour host,Tracie Root