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    DO WHAT IS HARD

    enJune 17, 2024

    Podcast Summary

    • Hard choices and disciplineMaking hard choices and putting in the effort, even when uncomfortable, leads to long-term gratification and a sense of strength, while avoiding hard things may result in short-term gratification but long-term regret and feelings of weakness.

      Making hard choices and putting in the effort, even when it's uncomfortable, is the key to feeling strong, gratified, and worthy in the long run. The short-term gratification of avoiding the hard thing may be tempting, but the long-term regret and feelings of inferiority and weakness will outweigh it. To achieve success in any area, it's necessary to let go of distractions and focus solely on the thing you're pursuing. There's no easy way to get there – it requires hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, repetition, and discipline. It's important to take control of your emotions and not let them control you, as this will give you control over your life and help you change your brain and become tougher. Ultimately, discipline is something you dictate, and it's the only way to reach your goals.

    • Discipline and ExecutionDiscipline helps us consistently execute on our goals, regardless of feelings or circumstances, leading to habit formation and more opportunities.

      Motivation alone is not enough to help us consistently achieve our goals. Discipline, the ability to execute despite feelings or circumstances, is the key to making progress every day. Motivation may inspire us to start, but discipline is what keeps us going when we don't feel like it. The speaker emphasizes that execution is what truly matters, regardless of the hours put in. He encourages us to take control of our lives and make disciplined decisions daily, as every day shapes our future. We must learn to tell ourselves "no," "stop," and "quit" when necessary and keep pushing forward, even when we don't feel like it. Consistently executing on our goals, no matter our moods or circumstances, leads to building habits and attracting more opportunities. In essence, it's the execution that leads to success.

    • Prioritizing and ExecutingTo achieve goals, prioritize, focus, and execute with discipline and determination, shutting out distractions and saying no to non-essential commitments. Success comes through hard work and perseverance, not external validation or recognition.

      In order to achieve our goals and become the best version of ourselves, we must prioritize, focus, and execute with discipline and determination. This means shutting out distractions, saying no to non-essential commitments, and putting in the necessary effort and dedication. Success does not come easily or quickly, but through hard work and perseverance. So, get up early, go after what you want, and be willing to put in the sweat, blood, and tears. The rewards will come after you put in the work, not before. Remember, success is not defined by external validation or recognition, but by the person you become in the process.

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