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Episode 3056:

Eric Teplitz outlines a powerful, experience-based roadmap for building self-discipline by drawing lessons from his journey training for a marathon. Through the first five of seven steps, he shows how deep personal meaning, realistic planning, consistent action, and small progressive gains can help anyone stay committed to long-term goals, well beyond fleeting motivation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/better-humans/iron-discipline-these-7-steps-can-help-you-accomplish-your-goals-5e8c7a587274

Quotes to ponder:

"You have to be willing to embrace everything about it that might, and likely will, be uncomfortable."

"A schedule means you are to do the work on a given day, not because you feel like it, but because you are honoring your commitment to yourself."

"Knowing that you can push through discomfort for some higher cause is a priceless gift that only you can give to yourself."

Episode references:

The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer: https://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823

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