Self Discipline is such a bad word.

I guess it doesn't have to be a bad word, but it does seem to be the case with people I know. I hear it all the time, "If I had more self discipline I would be skinny AND rich." Me too. These things that take self discipline are difficult because we demand immediate gratification. I am too busy to be bothered working out. I know the little unpleasantness of the workout will pay huge dividends with a longer life and a sleeker sexier me. I can't afford to save now because I am too busy making payments to my masters/creditors. I know saving money now will keep me from eating dogfood later in life when my earning capacity has diminished...I know. You know it too.

We get caught up in now. There is no time to plan out an ideal life when we are trying to negotiate now. Job + kids + Bills = no time! That is just one equation another might be, Job + video game + TV = no time. There is nothing wrong with any of these activities. We just get caught up and the little bit of time here or there does add up.

It is interesting that if we save a little bit from each paycheck, that over time it adds up to a substantial amount. The same is true of working out, a little bit over a long period of time will reap large benefits as well. Actually anything that requires a little time invested consistently will payoff with increased skill and knowledge in that area.

I am going to test that theory and apply a little bit of consistent effort to become skinny AND rich. I'll let you know how it goes.