How I Use Discipline Instead of Motivation

Majesty
3 min readJan 13, 2023

I remember a time when I struggled to stay on top of my goals and responsibilities.

Despite my best intentions, I found myself constantly battling a lack of motivation, procrastinating on important tasks, and always putting things off for later.

I knew that I needed a change, but I didn’t know where to start.

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I had tried every motivational trick in the book, from setting elaborate rewards for myself to creating ambitious vision boards, but nothing seemed to work for long.

That’s when I stumbled upon the idea of using discipline instead of motivation.

At first, I was skeptical. After all, I had always thought that motivation was the key to achieving my goals.

But as I dug deeper into the concept, I began to realize that discipline could be the missing piece I had been searching for.

The idea behind using discipline instead of motivation is simple:

Rather than relying on fleeting feelings of inspiration and excitement to drive you forward, you make a commitment to take consistent, deliberate action towards your goals, day in and day out.

So, I began to experiment with this approach in my own life.

I set clear, measurable goals for myself, and then I developed a strict routine and schedule to help me achieve them.

I broke down large tasks into smaller, manageable chunks, and I held myself accountable for making progress on them each day. And the results were nothing short of astounding.

By focusing on discipline rather than motivation, I was able to overcome the barriers that had previously held me back.

I found myself getting more done in less time, and I felt a newfound sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

But the most remarkable thing was how it changed my mindset.

I was no longer at the mercy of my emotions, feeling good or bad about my progress, but focused on the task at hand and taking action.

I found that by using discipline instead of motivation, I was able to develop a greater sense of self-awareness and personal power.

I no longer felt like a victim of circumstance, but rather an active participant in my own success.

It’s not to say that motivation doesn’t have its place, but discipline should be the backbone of your approach.

It’s a reliable, consistent force that you can always count on, regardless of how you’re feeling.

Looking back on my journey, I can say with certainty that using discipline instead of motivation was one of the best decisions I ever made.

If you’re ready to take control of your life and achieve your goals, I encourage you to give it a try.

You might be surprised by the results.

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