Martin Meadows

When you’re struggling, remind yourself that it’s your struggles which will make you a stronger, more resilient, and more successful person.

However, while you’re working on developing your self-efficacy, it might be a good idea to minimize the risk of failures and focus on achieving small, safe goals.

You won’t lose anything by making yourself as ready as possible to tackle the challenge, while you’ll lose a lot by letting negative self-talk instill a seed of doubt.

my first book about self-discipline, How to Build Self-Discipline: Resist Temptations and Reach Your Long-Term Goals, I approached the subject of building self-discipline from the perspective of developing impulse self-control.

Would I have the discipline and determination to keep going if I wasn’t sure about the end goal? I doubt it.

it’s not what you do, but whether you do it consistently and with an unwavering belief

People who are capable of dealing with adversity are better prepared to win against their weak side and keep going despite the temptation to give up.

And how do you become better at handling adversity? You introduce it in your life and befriend it. When you become more comfortable with unfavorable circumstances, you’ll be able to handle them better.

“This too will pass”

When facing temptations and fighting hard to not let them enslave you, remember that through letting go of them, you aren’t losing anything substantial; the freedom to be a master of your thoughts and emotions is ultimately worth more than any temporary gratification, of which you’re depriving yourself.

If you use moderation as an excuse not to push your limits, you’re mistaking moderation with mediocrity