Both self-control and self-discipline are two critical character traits one must have to achieve a difficult goal. It’s easy to confuse the two and often people use these terms interchangeably. However, there is an important distinction that’s worth remembering. Self-control is about stopping yourself, self-discipline is about pushing yourself. My wife explains it this way […]
Sacrificing for a goal is tangible, and is 100% within your control. Simply put, it’s all on you. There is nothing or no one else to blame if you aren’t willing to make sacrifices for a goal. Knowing this doesn’t make sacrificing for a goal easier, it just puts it into context. What’s more, the […]
Carrot and stick motivation is motivation that uses external pressure or the promise of reward. Carrot and stick motivation often does work, albeit only in promoting short term behavior. If you need something done one time and one time only, carrot and stick motivation might be the best option. However, if a behavior has long […]