Upon first reading this quote, it may seem like an oxymoron.

The concept that to be free requires discipline seems to fly in the face of what we have been taught or what we might have gleaned from life so far. Essentially, we have been led to believe that true freedom does not require discipline.

However, certain freedoms to which we aspire, we have to earn: such as financial freedom, achieving optimal health, or being able to live (responsibly) as we please. They all start as a journey that requires discipline – to change, evolve, be committed and overcome.

However, if you are lucky enough to achieve the freedom you desired, you can still find yourself enslaved by your mindset. The mindset to achieve that freedom, such as hustling, being frugal, and constantly sacrificing, can also cause you not to enjoy the fruits of your success. And so there is another kind of discipline that comes into play – to also change and evolve, in order to enjoy the freedom that you have worked so hard to achieve.

 

Throughout the day, we invite you to revisit this quote. Below are a few questions you may wish to ask yourself, and those who journal may find them especially useful:

• Is there a “poverty mindset” that I still have that is not allowing me to fully enjoy the life I have been able to build so far?

 

 

Best wishes and have a great day!