Episode #310: Discipline vs. Motivation
When we feel “stuck” in our businesses, we may believe that we lack motivation. More often, what we actually lack is the discipline to focus on what we must do in order to hit our goals. Motivation comes and goes — we can experience it more often during periods of expansion, while undergoing a rebrand, or even on a “Motivation Monday.” But while it may lead to bursts of inspired action and visionary work, it isn’t the fuel that powers long-term progress.
Discipline is what helps us take the small daily actions that lead to steady, reliable growth over time. These actions don’t always need to be perfectly done, they just need to be consistent —showing up each and every day to do the work is what will help you move the needle and see lasting results! This solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big explores the differences between motivation and discipline, and the role that each concept plays in our growth.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How and why your motivation levels may fluctuate from day to day or week to week
- Real-world examples of how discipline can look in practice
- How to build consistent and effective action into even the busiest schedule!
Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:08 Motivation comes and goes
04:24 What is discipline?
05:41 Weight management example
08:26 Building consistency
10:37 Personal savings example
13:58 Forming habits
15:58 Thank yourself!
17:12 Cheerleading example
19:49 Where do you want more discipline?
22:02 How many minutes a day?
26:46 Recap & conclusion
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