The Years Nobody Claps For (Until They Suddenly Call It Discipline)

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The Focus of Real Disciple Development When No One's Watching

1️⃣ Disciplines are More About Consistency than Willpower
Willpower comes and goes; however, developing discipline is about maintaining consistent routines.
Fix: Create a small daily plan instead of waiting for a burst of willpower to show up in your life.

2️⃣ Growth Happens First, then the Results; They are Both Visible
Most of your personal growth occurred without anybody knowing or developing until the results appear.
Fix: Document the small milestones you’re achieving to stimulate your growth, as opposed to feeling that your growth is nonexistent.

3️⃣ People Are Usually Late to Recognize Your Accomplishments
People typically acknowledge your accomplishments only after a long time of hard work and preparation.
Fix: Concentrate on making progress and improving the process rather than seeking outside approval.

4️⃣ Small Things Added Together Compound to Something Very Large Over Time
When you perform small things consistently over time, you can produce something significant.
Fix: Protect one habit that will move your goal forward daily.

5️⃣ The No-Results Phase is the Real Test of Your Commitment
It’s easy to commit to a consistent effort when the results are visible.
It’s hard to commit when you don’t see an immediate return on investment. 
Fix: Stay focused only on results for a sufficient amount of time to allow yourself to produce results.

💡Key Takeaway: 

The visible demonstration of discipline can be hard to see while it is happening. It is accomplished by consistently making the same effort for an extended period, without interruption. At some point, the fruits of those efforts become visible, and then everyone will call it discipline.