Train Your Discipline As You Would A Muscle

The Science of Self - A podcast by Peter Hollins

Here is a brief passage from Meditations by the Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius that illustrates what we lose by surrendering to discomfort (of which is no concern to him) and not taking steps toward what we want in life:At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go to work—as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I’m going to do what I was born for—the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm?Get the audiobook on Audible at https://adbl.co/3HhRPImShow notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-homePeter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition.Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think.#AddictiveBehaviors #Aurelius #ColdShowers #Discomfort #MarcusAurelius #Meditation #MindlessDistractions #Selfdiscipline #Selfrestraint #TolerateDiscomfort #TrainYourDisciplineAsYouWouldAMuscle #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #30DaystoSelf-Discipline