The secret? Discipline is the secret.
We all get those times where we think to ourselves "Son of a bitch! Why did I get myself into? " And that’s precisely when Discipline has your back to remind you of the big Why behind it all.
Motivation is fun and all when she’s around the block, but you can’t solely count on her. You’re gonna get fucked if you do, because she’s only in it at her own hours. Doesn’t matter that you call her all day and leave her voicemails. Discipline is the most reliable of all in the building as long as you remain loyal to him. If you do he won’t leave your side no matter how hard it gets.
And that’s what you want for yourself, isn’t? A reliable buddy?
That’s why I believe there is so much power that comes from investing in your own self-discipline. You have so much to gain out of training your mind for mastery. Not to mention that discipline is one badass of an asset that can be translated into every sphere of your life.
Who doesn’t need discipline when it comes to food?
Who doesn’t need discipline to better regulate and express their emotions?
Who doesn’t need discipline to follow through on the commitments and promises they make with their own selves?
Who doesn’t need discipline in a world of endless distractions?
The truth is that there’s no shortcuts. There never will be.
As incredibly flawed as it is, the human mind can’t be fully trusted.
That’s why we need to train this bad boy daily.
Each time you choose to give in to your mind or body’s immediate impulse without thinking it through, you lose an opportunity to have strengthened your discipline.
Meditation gave me the first taste of what it’s like to discipline the fuck out of one’s own mind. And the best part is that once you commit to the discipline that is meditation, you’re given the chance to rewire your mind for success. (yes I know. I used the word I hate the most in the dictionary. Damn you success. You succeeded because I couldn’t think of no other word.)
I mean, when you are able to be in silence and to handle your own thoughts without running away in panic, you can bring that control and acceptance with you in your daily life.
It’s just fascinating to think that at the end of the day, all the stream of shit that passes through our minds are made of nothing more than thoughts. So the real secret then is to choose which thoughts you allow yourself to listen to. The ones who empower you, or the ones who disturb your inner peace?