💡 CheatCode #133: The Boredom Reps
Train yourself to keep going when it stops being exciting.
“The master is someone who has survived boredom.” — Adapted
Starting is exciting.
Finishing is impressive.
The part in the middle — the boring, repetitive, “why am I still doing this?” zone — is where 90% of people disappear.
They confuse loss of excitement with loss of calling.
High performers treat boredom like a muscle.
They build it with Boredom Reps:
finishing the set after the music stops pumping them up
writing for 10 more minutes after the ideas feel dull
staying with the basics when everyone else is chasing a new hack
They don’t chase constant stimulation.
They train consistency under low stimulation.
Related Study
Research on deliberate practice shows that top performers spend massive amounts of time on repetitive, un-glamorous drills — the things most people quit when boredom kicks in.
Why It Works
✅ Separates real commitment from mood
✅ Builds resilience against distraction
✅ Turns “I don’t feel like it” into background noise
✅ Moves you from hobbyist to professional
✅ Makes consistency your competitive edge
Today’s Challenge
Pick one habit you usually drop when it gets boring.
Do 5 extra minutes today after you feel done.
Those are your Boredom Reps.
Final Thought
Anyone can show up when it’s exciting. Your future is built in the minutes after it isn’t. -1% CheatCode