EP142: The Difference Between Motivation & Discipline

In this Mindset Monday episode of Properties to Profits, I break down the difference between motivation and discipline—and why only one of them leads to lasting results. Motivation fades. Discipline is what carries you when nothing is going your way. I share the hard truth about what it really takes to grow your business, transform your body, or level up any area of your life.

I walk you through the four stages every goal goes through—emotion, excitement, discipline, and growth—and show you how to push through the wall that makes most people quit. Whether you’re in a rut, stuck in your job, or ready to finally see results, this episode will give you the perspective and strategy to stay consistent when it counts most.

Episode Timeline

[0:00] Discipline > Motivation: What really keeps you in the game

[1:10] Why most people quit jobs, businesses, and goals too early

[2:06] Discipline means doing it when it’s boring, hard, and unrewarded

[2:36] The $10M+ reason I kept showing up when I wanted to quit

[3:30] How to become the version of yourself that creates better results

[4:02] The 4 stages of every goal: emotion, excitement, discipline, growth

[5:04] Results take 6 months, not 6 days—just like in the gym

[6:05] Track streaks, not feelings—discipline is a daily decision

[6:26] Discipline is a muscle that compounds like money

[6:55] One day you’ll wake up with freedom, confidence, and results

[7:46] When you want to quit, keep going—this is where growth happens

3 Key Takeaways

1. Motivation gets you started, but only discipline brings results.

2. Discipline means doing what you said you’d do, even when you don’t feel like it.

3. The results you want are on the other side of consistency—stack the wins daily.

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