Daily Mind Medicine #26 - Do the Things You Don't Want to Do
Feb 7, 2023
A morning battle with low motivation and the choice to push through. Reflections on how pivotal growth comes from doing the hard, unwanted tasks. A critique of seeking a single magic trick and a reminder that consistency across small discomforts builds achievement. A personal wake-up story about choosing effort and finding reward beyond resistance.
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Cold Morning That Tested Discipline
- Taylor Welch woke up in a bad mood, resisted his discipline, and considered skipping commitments this morning.
- He forced himself to get up, Uber to the gym, and now feels glad he pushed through.
Rewards Live Beyond Discomfort
- The achievements you most pride yourself on sit atop a foundation of consistently doing unpleasant tasks.
- On the other side of what you don't want to do lies the reward you can't get otherwise.
Do The Things You Don’t Want To Do
- Do the tasks you don't feel like doing to build the infrastructure that enables bigger achievements.
- Get up, follow through on routines, and create consistency even when motivation is low.