I read Steve Pressfield's blog this morning in which he discussed his experience with marathon running a few years back. Interesting article. Discipline always comes to the forefront whenever I consider extraordinary athletic achievement. I do believe I am very disciplined. I also believe my level of discipline is more an extension of my athletic career than my military training. I played sports not to make money. I played because I loved to -- still do -- and with the intention of being the best there was. You can't be the best at anything without discipline.
All of us have some athletic experience and interest. That interest varies from one to the other. Even Mom is committed to swimming every day. That commitment to get in the pool and do laps develops discipline. Six months ago, I said I wanted to ride in the Tour de Tucson in November. Don't need to do it, now. By November, I will have bicycled the 80 miles or so from Tucson to Maricopa -- maybe not back, but I'll get there! I know I will not be able to make the trip without the discipline to get my body -- my heart, my legs [and my butt] -- in shape to make the trip. That will take discipline.
I'd encourage you to define a physical regimen for yourself and commit yourself to it to develop discipline. Once you have it, you can apply it productively to every aspect of your life.
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