No, he is right with the hard workout or whatever hard one wants to do. The important part is the "hard" part because it is what generates meaning & self-esteem. People then at least have something in their life (especially if they are stuck in their workplace) which bring them forward.

I personally tell myself that there is no excuse to not put my shoes on and walk out the door. Otherwise I’ll give in because the voice in my head talks me out of it and I’m fairly weak willed.

But yeah don’t kill yourself, barring injury or fever, I don’t give myself any excuses.

The opposite of inspiring. Not listening to your body is not cool.

Fully agree with your other advice though.

I think people are not reading the OP with enough charity. Obviously if someone is actually hurt they need to back off. But listening to our bodies means we wouldn't do anything if it's hard or uncomfortable. It's easy to find excuses to avoid doing something that is good for us in the long term, and the OP is explaining that it's good to keep going even if you don't feel like it.

I also go with a “no excuses” workout style. I feel that works best for me. Otherwise, I can ALWAYS find an excuse, so I do not let myself.

(Not saying that this is right for everybody.)