If you feel like you are always starting over.
Or if you lack the motivation to stick with habits.
If you think discipline means being harsh on yourself.
Then this email is for you.
I recently watched a video by HealthyGamerGG YouTube.
He had a fascinating take on discipline.
Many of us believe discipline is like brute force.
We think it's pushing through pain or burnout.
And that if we struggle, we are simply weak.
That is the biggest misunderstanding.
I used to judge myself harshly for giving up.
I chased motivation like it was a magical fuel.
I’d start a new routine with huge energy.
Then I’d inevitably crash and feel like a failure.
It felt like a moral failing, honestly.
But Dr. K explains the deeper truth.
Discipline is often not the real problem.
The struggle usually comes from unaddressed issues.
It might be burnout, anxiety, or perfectionism.
We punish ourselves for the symptom.
Instead of treating the actual cause.
The key to unlocking discipline is self-knowledge.
It's about having compassion for your current state.
It's about finding out why you can’t show up.
And creating systems that make it easy to start small.
Here’s how to shift your approach to discipline:
Seek Knowledge, Not Blame: Ask yourself why you resist the task. Is it fear, fatigue, or overwhelm?
Drop Perfectionism: Commit to 5 minutes instead of one hour. Consistency beats intensity every single time.
Build Structure: Rely on systems, not fleeting feelings. Structure makes showing up automatic.
Discipline is built on kindness and understanding.
Not on self-criticism.
Talk soon,
Airo.
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