"Simple disciplines repeated over time compound into massive success." I heard this said many years ago and have referred back to it over and over again.
Training for a marathon, consists of repeating simple disciplines, day after day. The main discipline is, of course, getting in your miles. Getting up, putting on your running/walking gear and heading out the door for a few miles is easy to do. BUT, it is easy NOT to do. Every day is a decision. Will I or won't I? For those who decide, "I will", continue in their training, gaining strength and endurance with each walk or run. By the end of the training season, they are ready for a marathon. On the other hand, those who decide, "I won't", might continue in their training for a while, but eventually stop altogether and do not achieve their marathon success.
What are the things in your life that you say, "I won't" to today that could make the difference, if repeated over time? The only way forward is to take one step at a time. Do those simple things that are easy to do and will make a positive difference in your life.
People say to me, "I could never finish a marathon!". My response is, "You could if you began with one mile and over 40 weeks built on that one mile by increasing a little bit each week."
26.2 miles doesn't come from nothing and neither do most achievements. Most people who succeed do so because they are willing to do the simple disciplines it takes.
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