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Motivation Gets You Started, Discipline Keeps You Becoming

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Amelie Chambord

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What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

The hardest personal goal I’ve ever set for myself? Actually following through on my goals. 😅

I can dream big, plan beautifully, and make to-do lists that could qualify as works of art. But the discipline part? That’s where things get real. It’s easy to start strong when motivation’s buzzing but when that spark fades and real life kicks in? That’s when I start negotiating with myself like a lawyer. (“Technically, taking a nap is still productive… right?”)

Following through has always been the challenge because it requires consistency, not emotion. It means showing up when I’d rather zone out, and choosing long-term growth over short-term comfort. That’s hard for anyone—especially creative minds that chase inspiration more than structure.

But I’ve realized discipline isn’t punishment—it’s partnership. It’s me working with God to bring my purpose to life, one small, faithful step at a time. Because every time I follow through, I’m not just completing a task—I’m building trust with myself.

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you becoming.

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Thank you for reading! 🤗

2 responses to “Motivation Gets You Started, Discipline Keeps You Becoming”

  1. edmondslance Avatar
    edmondslance

    A comment on discipline:

    I think that with age comes perspective on discipline.

    I am in my mid- 50’s now.

    Discipline looks a little different to me now than when I had only just turned 50 and I was still trying to treat my body like I did all through my 40’s.

    The 40 something me was more disciplined at keeping the same schedule at the gym.

    That discipline or drive came with a mask (figuratively) when I walked through the gym doors.

    I became more intense and used the energy of the room to push harder.

    However , for all the muscle and testosterone that I packed on, I lacked discipline in the kitchen.

    As a result, I was still wearing 36 waist jeans. A fibroscan revealed that I had developed a fatty liver (NAFLD).

    Now, discipline, for me, is paying attention to what my body is telling me.

    I still lift weights. But only light to medium. My wife and I do sunset walks together. I count that as exercise.

    I try to swim a few laps in the pool a couple times per week.

    But, the biggest difference is that since I no longer beat my muscles into submission 5 times per week, my appetite is way down.

    It’s easier to plan my meals.

    And since on average i don’t sleep as many hours straight through as I did in my 40’s, when my body tells me it’s running down in the middle of the day, I will lie down

    Sometimes I even take a nap after lunch.

    Overall it feels like letting my body dictate its needs and then doing what it tells me (even if it seems counterproductive) is helping my overall health and improving my mood.

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    1. Amelie Chambord Avatar
      Amelie Chambord

      I can relate to that shift. It’s amazing how discipline starts to look less like “pushing harder” and more like “listening deeper.” What you said about letting your body dictate its needs echoes with me. There’s freedom and grace in that kind of awareness.

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