Self-discipline is often disguised as short-term pain, which often leads to long-term gains. The mistake many of us make is the need and want for short-term gains (immediate gratification), which often leads to long-term pain.

Charles F. Glassman
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If you go on a diet and you become very strict about your eating plan, you will lose weight. But if you don’t change your eating habits at all, it is very likely that you will gain weight. The same goes with self-discipline. If you make a commitment to yourself and stick to it, there is a good chance that you will succeed in the end. However, if you ignore the law of the universe and don’t let your discipline firm up, it is very likely that you will end up failing.

Source: Brain Drain The Breakthrough That Will Change Your Life

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