Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Ryan Holiday: Stop Breaking Promises to Yourself - The Discipline That Changes Everything
Jun 19, 2025
Ryan Holiday discusses the importance of discipline and keeping promises to oneself. He illustrates how honoring small commitments can build accountability and lead to greater success. Personal stories and philosophical insights highlight discipline as a vital skill that anyone can develop. The conversation emphasizes that every promise kept strengthens your resolve, making excuses less appealing. This mindset transformation is presented as a key to achieving larger life goals.
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Small Promises Impact Big Ones
- Ryan Holiday shares a story from "The Road" where a son reminds his father that breaking small promises leads to breaking bigger ones.
- This illustrates the importance of honoring even minor commitments to build trust and discipline.
Discipline Builds Inner Muscle
- Discipline means honoring commitments made to yourself, not just public promises.
- You build a muscle either for keeping commitments or making excuses, shaping your reliability.
Keep Self-Promises for Growth
- Keep promises you make to yourself to build self-trust and resilience.
- When facing difficult tasks, resist excuses and push through for long-term growth.
