“Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no matter how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm, I am doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it I can accomplish miracles…Enthusiasm, the love for whatever it is I am doing at the moment, works in marvelous ways I ned not even understand but I do know that it will give additional vitality to my muscles and my mind.” -Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman In The World, Part 2
“If you don’t do the work when you don’t want to, you’re not going to be able to do the work when you do want to. End of story.” -Twyla Tharp
“Stop using motivation as your only fuel, It’s a short-term fuel source. That’s why the vast majority of people who start anything—diet, fitness, new projects—don’t finish. They run out of gas. The only lasting fuel is routine. And you only get a routine by dragging yourself on the days when you have no motivation. Over and over. I know that’s not the answer anyone wants. I wish I had a magic pill for you. But the only thing that works long term is showing up for yourself even when you don’t want to.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger
No doubt enthusiasm is a powerful fuel. But what to do when it runs low or completely out?
Enter…Discipline.
It’s the fuel source that never runs out. That isn’t dependent on feeling or emotion. It runs solely on commitment. The commitment that you made to yourself and the goal you want to achieve.
But to access and harness this limitless fuel source, you do need to show up and ask for it. Day after day. Especially on the days you don’t feel like it.
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