The Daily Stoic

Discipline is Doing It Anyway | The Power of Mantra

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Jan 26, 2026
A short take on why discipline is acting despite excuses. A tour of Marcus Aurelius’ phrases as repeatable mantras for clarity. Thoughts on using simple, written reminders as meditative tools to focus behavior. An invitation to commit to small, repeatable practices that steer daily choices.
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ADVICE

Discipline Is Doing It Anyway

  • Do the required work even when it's inconvenient or unnoticed.
  • Discipline means doing it anyway, regardless of comfort or recognition.
ANECDOTE

Disrupted January, Restarted Challenge

  • Ryan Holiday shares that his January was disrupted by illness and plans were thrown off.
  • He restarted the New Year New You challenge to get back on track with others.
INSIGHT

A Stoic Mantra For Mental Clarity

  • Marcus Aurelius offers a Stoic mantra to expel false impressions and disturbances.
  • The mantra reminds you that nature gave you the power to see truth and keep out evil desire.
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