#322 Discipline is doing it when it’s no longer exciting.

Discipline isn't sexy, but it's the secret weapon that separates champions from one-hit wonders.

Have you ever wondered why some people achieve remarkable results while others constantly start and stop? The answer lies in understanding a profound truth: "Everyone is motivated on day one. Champions show up on day 41." While launch parties and new beginnings generate excitement, it's what happens after the hype fades that determines your ultimate success.

In this episode of Growth Instigators, I explore why discipline – not motivation – creates sustainable growth and genuine achievement. Discipline isn't about restriction; it's actually the pathway to freedom. When you commit without conditions, you escape the prison of your fluctuating moods and create results through consistent action rather than emotional highs. I share three powerful insights about discipline: it represents commitment without conditions, it simplifies your daily choices by eliminating constant negotiation with yourself, and it compounds over time to produce results that momentary motivation never will.

For leaders, this principle becomes even more crucial. Leading at the highest levels requires staying focused and consistent regardless of how you feel. Your team doesn't need more inspirational speeches – they need a leader who demonstrates unwavering commitment through disciplined action. Where in your life do you need less motivation and more commitment? What would change if you stopped waiting to feel excited and simply showed up consistently? If you're tired of the cycle of enthusiasm followed by burnout, it's time to build systems that sustain performance. Visit growthinstigators.com to schedule a discovery call and learn how to transform motivation into lasting discipline that drives extraordinary results.

Chapters

• 0:00 Champions Show Up on Day 41

Transcript

Speaker 0: 0:00

Everyone is motivated on day one. Champions show up on day 41. I mean, it's super fun to have a launch party. It's not so fun to fix all the messes and mistakes and tweaks the days, weeks and months and years after the launch. Welcome to message 322 of the Growth Instigators hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I'm Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach. Top Performance Tuesday.

Speaker 0: 0:29

Discipline is doing it when it's no longer exciting. All right, let's be honest. Motivation is fun, new goals are fun. The burst of energy when you decide to change everything yeah, super exciting, nothing. And there is nothing like starting something new and exciting. But what happens after that fades? Something a bit bigger than fun and exciting and new needs to drive you. Oftentimes that driving factor is discipline. Yeah, discipline is what carries you when excitement runs out.

Speaker 0: 1:12

Here's three thoughts on discipline. Discipline is commitment without conditions. You don't do it because it's shiny, you do it because it's right, because you said you would. Second thought discipline simplifies your choices. Oh, yeah, for sure. When you've already decided to show up, you don't have to negotiate with yourself every day. You just move, just walk in what you've already made a decision to do.

Speaker 0: 1:34

And the last thought today is discipline compounds. Small, steady action over time creates results that hype never will. Consistency isn't sexy, but it's powerful, and here's a good thought. Discipline actually equals freedom, and that's the twist. Discipline isn't a cage. It's the thing that frees you to move forward without getting stuck in the ups and downs of your mood. Discipline keeps you focused even when you don't feel like it, and this, my friend. Discipline keeps you focused even when you don't feel like it, and this, my friend, is a major key to leading at the highest of levels To lead, to be focused, to be consistent even when you don't feel like it.

Speaker 0: 2:14

Where in your life do you need less motivation and more commitment? In other words, what is something you don't have much motivation to do yet because you have committed to it? You're going to rock it. Thank you for calling Growth Instigators Hotline. I'd love to hear from you. Leave a message after the beep or send an email to Aaron at growthinstigatorscom and let me know what's one area where you've stayed disciplined even after the spark wore off, and what's one place in your life that needs follow-through, not more hype, and if your team is burning out from chasing energy instead of building systems. I help leaders develop habits that sustain performance. Visit growthinstigatorscom and let's schedule a discovery call. As always, keep instigating growth in all you do.