Comments on: On Discipline, Shortcuts & Building Something Worthwhile Over Time

By: Steve Bonin

Steve Bonin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:07:13 +0000

“discipline is remembering what you want”
I love this. It is simple, but not easy. I set reminders in my calendar to restate my goals, otherwise, I would never get back on track.
It is an eloquent post, thanks.

By: Dr Don

Dr Don — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:33:40 +0000

I am a full time Christian counselor and talk about the importance of developing spiritual disciplines with my clients. We live in a microwave-oriented, fast food society in many ways and that often translates into our walk with the Lord. Thank you for the insights!

By: Euan

Euan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:50:19 +0000

Really appreciate your honesty in this article Joshua. I know that my failure to manage self has hamstrung not just what I do, but in many ways who I am, and as you say, less responsibility is given. I’m grateful for having people around me I trust who challenge and encourage me and speak into my life right into the difficult to hear places. Throw off the shackles that so easily ensnare! Keep going matey!

By: Jordan Chesbrough

Jordan Chesbrough — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:00:31 +0000

Thank you for this. Thank you for being transparent, honest and incredibly eloquent! This is challenging and encouraging. Thank you!

By: Matt Parsons

Matt Parsons — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:39:02 +0000

Dude…please write a book.

That’s all.

Thanks.

By: Ben Harrison

Ben Harrison — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:06:28 +0000

Wow this is an excellent article! It’s exactly in line with my recent thoughts on discipline (http://iheart.stephyharrison.com/2012/09/07/long-suffering/). I have been studying Hebrews 12 lately, and have been choosing an attitude that takes satisfaction in hardship because of the fruit it produces (as opposed to avoiding it).

I enjoy your blog, and I admire the work put into Newspring. Posts like this inspire me to step up in my work ethic.

By: Eddie Staples

Eddie Staples — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:21:37 +0000

Excellent. Thanks for sharing!

By: Mama Dalton

Mama Dalton — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:20:32 +0000

Oooohhhh. Today, we came upon one of my favorite ‘core sayings’ of George MacDonald, a contemporary of C.S. Lewis, during our devotion time. “When a man’s will once begins to aspire, it will soon find that action must precede feeling in order for him to know the foundation of feeling.”

I think another way of saying the same thing is just act until the action becomes the belief. If you set the goal, do the actions that precede, which say to the world you are serious, even if you are not sure. The action will become the belief. In the Christian world, we sometimes call that faith.

I am not very good at getting myself in gear to make my desire reality. But I have been trying so hard these last few years to listen to my beliefs and make my actions fit, even if I am not so sure I am on the right track. It seems to be working. I ask for a lot of help.

I found out I was trying to do too much under my own strength.

I believe in you.