01/11/2026
I think we’ve taken this obsession with discipline and consistency a little too far.
I have big goals. I always have. I love working hard, pushing myself and seeing what I’m capable of. But we’ve created this idea that if you really want something, you should be willing to sacrifice absolutely everything to get it. That every missed session, unproductive day or change of plans says something about how badly you want it.
And I think that’s bu****it.
These are my last few weeks of running (and btw, this post isn’t just about running). Some sessions went perfectly. Some didn’t go to plan. Others didn’t happen at all.
I was busy. I was tired. I prioritised my family. I lost my dad. And sometimes, I just could not be bothered.
But look at the bigger picture. Was I inconsistent? Was I undisciplined? Did I stop working towards my goals?
No.
You can take something seriously without treating everything else in your life as an inconvenience.
We spend so much time worrying about what we didn’t do instead of recognising everything we did. One imperfect day ends up overshadowing weeks of effort, as if progress only counts when it’s flawless. And then we start feeling guilty for things that should never make us feel guilty. Resting. Time with people we love. Changing our minds. Enjoying ourselves.
Life has reminded me recently how quickly it can change. And it’s made me think a lot about what actually matters.
I still want to achieve extraordinary things. I’m still going to work ridiculously hard for them. But I refuse to measure my commitment by how much of my life I’m willing to give up.
Your goals are supposed to be part of your life. Not something you put your entire life on hold for.
Because what’s the point of achieving everything you’ve ever wanted if you’ve missed out on everything else along the way?
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