Everyone says they want it — the scholarship, the championship, the next level. But few are actually willing to put in the effort.

In this episode, Coach Matrixx and Coach Myles dig into the uncomfortable truth about effort: most athletes overestimate how hard they work and underestimate what real commitment looks like. They unpack the difference between wanting it and wishing for it, the honesty required to align your actions with your ambitions, and why elite aspirations can’t coexist with recreational effort.

This isn’t a motivational pep talk — it’s a gut check. The coaches discuss what genuine effort feels like, how to build it day after day, and why self-awareness and honesty might be the most underrated performance tools you have.

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I want to play at the next level,” this one’s for you. It’s time to stop wishing — and start trying.

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