Consistency isn’t about discipline

Most people don’t quit because they’re lazy.

They quit because they overestimate motivation and underestimate friction.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, both in business and in training.

When people say,
“I just need to be more disciplined,”

What they usually mean is,
“I’ve built a system that’s too hard to stick to.”

In fitness, this shows up as:

• overly complex programs

• too many rules

• tracking that feels like homework

In business, it’s the same story:

• too many tools

• too many priorities

• no clear “next rep” to do

Here’s the simple rule I keep coming back to:

Consistency beats intensity.

BUT only if the system is easy enough to repeat.

If your workout takes 90 minutes to plan, you won’t do it.
If logging feels annoying, you’ll stop tracking.
If starting feels like to much work, you’ll procrastinate.

The best programs don’t rely on willpower.
They remove excuses.

If you’re getting back into training this year, here’s a practical takeaway:

Make the first action stupidly easy.

• show up

• do something

• record it

• leave

Momentum comes later.