The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2278 | Alan Stein Jr.: “Motivation is a Feeling; Discipline is a Decision.”
Sep 30, 2025
Alan Stein Jr., a renowned performance coach and author, shares his insights on mental toughness and discipline. He emphasizes that while motivation can be fleeting, discipline is a consistent choice we make. Alan redefines mental toughness as making the best of any situation, free from blame or excuses. He encourages adopting a 'next play mentality' to enhance resilience and focuses on controllable actions that lead to success. With practical strategies and a strong emphasis on daily choices, he inspires listeners to pursue excellence.
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Motivation Versus Discipline
- Motivation is a feeling that you cannot reliably control and will ebb and flow.
- Discipline is a decision you can make every moment to act regardless of how you feel.
Use A Binary Discipline Filter
- Use discipline as a filter: decide in the moment what aligns with who you want to become.
- Ask whether each decision takes you closer to your goal and choose the disciplined option.
Act Before You Achieve
- Behave like the person you want to become before you have the title.
- Make most decisions congruent with that identity and learn from rare mistakes instead of repeating them.