Waiting can be difficult, for some of us it's the hardest part of life, understandably so but when you find yourself in the season of waiting and you're not able to see the fruits of your labour the temptation to quit, compromise or settle can arise and if you don't have enough integrity or discipline that may be the route many of us take.

Actively exercising discipline means that even in times where you don’t feel like doing it, you’re able to push past the initial emotion and have the end and bigger picture in mind, it's about holding yourself to a higher standard and also holding yourself accountable to the decisions you make, a lot of people understand discipline to be as something connected to deprivation, so when it comes to our goals and dreams individuals often refer to the sacrifices they have had to make, we need to see things such as time, energy and effort as investments, being disciplined doesn’t mean you’re missing out on the things life has to offer, to be disciplined doesn’t mean to live your life like a robot or without any sense of joy or fulfilment, but in a way you’re able to do the things you truly want, you may no longer get to binge out on all your favourite snacks anymore, but you are now working towards become more healthy, you may not be able to attend every party or gathering but you’re now one making time to work on your goals and dreams, I think discipline is a lot more freeing than people believe it to be, having self-discipline means that you have the power to make decisions for yourself, you’re no longer controlled by external and even internal things like emotions and feelings.

In terms of integrity I think its so important, I think when you’re put in a position where things are perhaps not working out the way you anticipated, it really does test your character, or more so your integrity.

A lot of people get tired of waiting, get tired of not seeing results, and compromise their character, their values, their morals in order to see some progress, but when you compromise all those things you ultimately compromise your dreams and goals, you see people doing things they said they would have never done before or things that are questionable in order to level up, without integrity your constantly comprising everything you are and everything you believe in for a moment of temporary satisfaction. You see it all the time individuals selling themselves short of what they’re worth or what they believe in, in order to gain money, followers, influence or whatever it may be. How much of yourself are you willing to compromise in order to have that quick moment of success?

We need to have have enough discipline to commit to our goals and enough integrity to not compromise those same goals. We are products of the choices and decisions we make today, and I just encourage anyone listening to not stop now or settle for the first opportunity that comes your way, especially if its not aligned with your beliefs, your goals, or who you want to be long term.

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