Completing hard tasks brings a sense of accomplishment and avoiding them leads to regret.
Remembering the feeling of victory from doing the right thing helps overcome the temptation to avoid hard tasks.
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The power of completing the hard tasks
Completing the hard tasks, such as waking up early, working out, or tackling tedious tasks, brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Despite the initial resistance, it is known that completing these tasks leads to a positive outcome. Not doing the hard tasks causes feelings of inferiority and weakness, while completing them makes one feel strong and worthy of their life. The short-term gratification of avoiding these tasks leads to long-term regret and pain, while the pain of doing them will pay off in the future.
Remembering the feeling of victory
To overcome the temptation of avoiding hard tasks, it is important to remember the feeling of victory that comes from doing the right thing. Pain and discomfort in the present are a small price to pay for future success and fulfillment. Giving in to weakness and avoiding the hard tasks only results in regret and remorse. By acknowledging the positive feelings that come from completing the hard tasks, it becomes easier to motivate oneself to take action and get things done.