Motivation: Doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done when we want to do it. Discipline: Doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done when we don't want to do it. Bobbi Deporter (I think!)
Today's quote makes a lot of sense to me. When it comes right down to it, it doesn't matter if I am motivated, it matters if I am disciplined. The most common example is exercise but I can think of all sorts of other things this applies to. Cleaning house, grocery shopping *grin*, parenting (seriously! think about it...), writing (that's a super specific example for me), conflict resolution, relationships (again, that may be a bit more specific to me), etc.
What builds character? Being driven by discipline not necessarily motivation. Now, motivation can turn into discipline. It has its part to play but if the motivation never transforms into discipline then you just stay stuck at wanting but never doing. Oh sheesh. I type that and am reminded about all sorts of things I am motivated to do (just cruise through my Pinterest boards and you'll see) but am not disciplined to do. For example, yoga. I really want to try it. I feel motivated to try it but have yet to attempt. My discipline, my "just do it" attitude, is sorely lacking.
After looking at today's quote in depth the question I now have to ask myself is, what am I motivated to do that needs to transform into discipline? How about you?
Today's quote makes a lot of sense to me. When it comes right down to it, it doesn't matter if I am motivated, it matters if I am disciplined. The most common example is exercise but I can think of all sorts of other things this applies to. Cleaning house, grocery shopping *grin*, parenting (seriously! think about it...), writing (that's a super specific example for me), conflict resolution, relationships (again, that may be a bit more specific to me), etc.
What builds character? Being driven by discipline not necessarily motivation. Now, motivation can turn into discipline. It has its part to play but if the motivation never transforms into discipline then you just stay stuck at wanting but never doing. Oh sheesh. I type that and am reminded about all sorts of things I am motivated to do (just cruise through my Pinterest boards and you'll see) but am not disciplined to do. For example, yoga. I really want to try it. I feel motivated to try it but have yet to attempt. My discipline, my "just do it" attitude, is sorely lacking.
After looking at today's quote in depth the question I now have to ask myself is, what am I motivated to do that needs to transform into discipline? How about you?
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