Discipline walks the talk

YOU DON'T ALWAYS NEED MOTIVATION YOU NEED DISCIPLINE

We sometimes think motivation is all we need as a push for going after what we desire, and pursuing our dreams. Motivation on its own is fleeting, temporary, unreliable, and often leaves when you need it most. Sometimes, you wait for that spark, the drive, that surge of inspiration to push you forward, but when it does not come, you stall, you procrastinate, you make excuses for not taking action, and soon you lose interest, that pursuit dies. 

Discipline, on the other hand, does not care how you feel, it does not wait for the right moment, or the perfect mood, as long as it has a goal to achieve, it goes after it. Discipline is the engine that keeps you moving when motivation has long faded, it is the mindset that pushes you to keep showing up even when you don't want to, it forces you to do the work even when it is hard, and it encourages you to remain consistent when every part of you begs to quit.

Motivation is like a fair-weather friend, it is there when things are easy, but is gone when they get tough, and difficult. Discipline is the unshakable force that builds habits, achieves goals, and turns dreams into reality. You will not always feel like grinding, you will not always feel like putting in the work, but discipline ensures you do it anyway, it pushes you to fight for a better you.

You may need motivation on some days, but you should not always wait for it. You cannot always feel like doing it, you cannot always be ready for it, but you need to do it anyway, regardless of how you feel, and if you don't get things done, you don't go anywhere. Discipline is the difference between those who talk and those who achieve. You don't always need motivation, what you need more is discipline.

To a better you, Kamikun John.