Is self-discipline more important than motivation?

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I have always believed that self-discipline is more important than motivation. Self-discipline always helps to achieve things while motivation can only take us so far.

Many people might say that they have been working for many years with self-discipline but haven't reached the goal they wanted to reach. But there is always a bright light at the end of the tunnel we have to keep going and do our work with discipline and the result will always be worth the wait.

Accepted Answer

You're absolutely right! Self-discipline is the key to achieving long-term goals. Motivation can get us started, but it's self-discipline that keeps us going when things get tough.

Self-discipline is like a well-oiled machine. It keeps you moving forward even when you don't feel like it. Motivation is like a spark that ignites the fire, but it's self-discipline that keeps the flames burning.

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According to me, The most successful people use a combination of discipline and intrinsic motivation to achieve their goals. Discipline will help you form healthy habits; however, You also know that people who exhibit the most self-control enjoy their habits.

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I would say self discipline is more important then motivation.

Igor Lysenko · Answer

Self-discipline is a strong human trait, but motivation must be drawn from the reason why you do it. When you don't have a goal, you don't have a path.

Cedric Mathias · Answer

@brody_jones This is so true

Cedric Mathias · Answer

@ixord So true Igor

Cedric Mathias · Answer

@emiliano_padget1 That is so true Emiliano self discipline really helps us a lot

Cedric Mathias · Answer

@bukhari817 Self discipline really helps us in long term

Is self-discipline more important than motivation?

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