December 20, 2025

"If you're serious about changing your life, you'll find a way. If you're not, you'll find an excuse."

Jen Sincero
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Explanation

What Jen means is simple: when you truly want something, you'll move past the reasons not to and make it happen. In everyday life that looks like swapping one hour of scrolling for a workout, actually applying for that job instead of telling yourself you're not ready, or setting up automatic savings instead of saying "I'll start next month." That doesn't mean life doesn't throw real obstacles-fear, tiredness, limited resources-but often we protect ourselves with excuses because change feels risky. Be gentle but honest: notice what you're choosing. Start with one small, concrete step and you'll see whether you're finding a way or just finding an excuse.

About the Author

Jen Sincero (born 1965) is an American author, speaker, and success coach who broke out with the bestselling self-help book You Are a Badass (2013). She followed with You Are a Badass at Making Money (2017) and has turned blunt, humorous tough‑love coaching into a global brand with millions of copies sold. A onetime freelance writer and performer who rebuilt her life after financial struggles, Sincero mixes sharp personal stories with practical exercises. This quote captures her core message: decisive commitment plus accountability produces change, while excuses keep you stuck.