"We must all suffer one of two pains. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret."
This is the first time I came across these words and it has been playing in my mind ever since.
I want to make large posters of these and put them all over my house.
I want these words to remind me, whenever I feel lazy, when I procrastinate, when I make excuses to myself to put off stuff that I know I should be doing.
If I can just remember these words at all times, I ought to be able to fill my life with productive moments where I knock off all pending stuff and keep myself like a well-oiled machine that delivers results day in and day out.
I have a fair share of regrets in my kitty and yes I could have handled those situations better if I was a tad more disciplined than what I am now. If I'd handled the pain of discipline, my body would be in a better condition than what it is now. My finances would be much better than what it is now. Some of my relationships would also have been better off than what it is now. There are many areas of my life that would be looking so much better now, if I'd exerted a little discipline in the past.
At least from now on, I would like these words to be etched in my mind so that I choose the smaller pain of discipline now as against the huge pain of regret that I would have to bear later.
For me, running is a great way to build discipline and to build a culture of excellence. Every time I push myself further or harder, it helps strengthen my mind and my self discipline and it seems to works in other areas of my life too. Running is the best thing that has happened to me in the recent past and I'm glad that I have a lovely group to do it with.
Pick up an activity that works for you and through which you can learn to tame your mind and exert self-control and discipline over it. It's the most liberating feeling in the world when you are able to set yourself a goal and achieve it.
Embrace the short-term pain. It contains massive long term gains :)
Live. Love. Be happy
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