This post marks day 1 of my 75 Hard Challenge. I was going back and forth on when I should start this challenge, but today was as good a day as any.
I think with a lot of new things in life, we postpone the beginning more often than not. There’s a fear that comes with trying something new or putting yourself at risk f failure/rejection.
When considering when to start the 75 Hard Challenge, I kept pushing it off because of vacations, weekend plans, work schedule, etc. I said, “I’ll wait until September 1st” or “I’ll start once my new schedule begins, so it’ll be easier.” But the whole point of this challenge is to develop discipline. In order to do that, you need to do the hard things even when it may be a hassle.
Discipline is developed when you commit to new, better habits, and you stick with them every day. It doesn’t matter if you’re tired, have a long day, are on vacation… if you want to be better, you have to do the hard shit that other people won’t do. Stop pushing it off and start whatever it is you’ve been wanting to.
There’s never going to be a perfect time, so you may as well get it over with.
August 24, 2024
