Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3057: [Part 2] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on New Habit Formation
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Jul 22, 2025 Explore the concept of iron discipline and how it shapes goal achievement. Discover seven key steps to cultivate self-discipline, emphasizing growth through small, repeatable actions. Learn how to overcome initial workout anxiety and the importance of planning for success. Gain insights on leveraging your past successes and allowing discomfort to drive positive change. This journey highlights that even when motivation wanes, you can still take meaningful action towards fulfilling your goals.
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Starting Is The Hardest Part
- The hardest part is starting the activity, not doing it.
- Progress includes acknowledging when a goal isn't right and learning from the experience.
Use Past Success To Motivate
- Recall past successes and benefits to motivate action when unmotivated.
- Use your positive experiences as proof you can follow through even without initial desire.
Discomfort Means Habit Established
- Feel discomfort when missing a healthy habit as a sign it has become ingrained.
- This discomfort indicates the behavior is nearly automatic and self-discipline is built.