“Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.”

A thought by John C Maxwell, (2012-10-02) from his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential (p. 70). Center Street. Kindle Edition.

After I get off the scale every morning I am motivate to either make the added effort to lose the weight I’ve gained or lose more weight. That should be enough but when I am standing before that Oatmeal Scone at Peet’s the self-discipline must take over.

Now the motivation has a way of getting our attention. For John his heart attack motivate him to be more health conscious but for some that could be too late. The discipline is the key.

I have done a good job of losing weight until the last month or so. The scales are showing me I need to start saying, “no” to some things and “yes” to others. That is where the success is. It is in the daily actions that I do that leads to my success.

My desire on writing my blogs is to encourage and motivate people to become what they were built to be. I also want to give steps and examples to help in your daily walk. But I can’t do anything but share. I am not responsible for you. I want to make a difference in your life but I can’t do it. Only you can.

Even God can’t. Oh He can bring circumstances into your life to help motivate you but you still have to choose to do what needs to be done. And if it doesn’t happen it is your fault because it is your responsibility.

So what is it that you need to do on a daily basis to help you grow to your full potential? And are you going to start doing it today?

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