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Motivation vs. Discipline: The Recipe for Sustainable Achievements

Philip A. Christensen
3 min readOct 16, 2023

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Motivation; Discipline; Perseverance; Personal Growth; Success

When you’re thirsty, you drink water.

After quenching your thirst, you no longer drink water.

It’s the same with motivation.

You’re motivated as long as you’re seeking a benefit. It’s important to remember that motivation isn’t always sufficient.

Motivation, although essential, isn’t always enough to achieve your goals.

It’s easy to underestimate the importance of discipline and perseverance, often focusing too much on the idea of being motivated to succeed.

The truth is that motivation can fluctuate and is subject to various external factors that we can’t always control entirely. In contrast, discipline and perseverance can provide a solid foundation and contribute to achieving long-term goals.

When you embark on the journey towards a goal, you become a different person. The process of setting a goal becomes significant, and you’ll become a changed person on the path to achieving it. Whether you reach the goal or not…

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Philip A. Christensen
Philip A. Christensen

Written by Philip A. Christensen

Author and coach, I write for ambitious solopreneurs, creative freelancers, and overwhelmed leaders who want to know how to deal with their self-sabotage.

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