365 Days With Self-Discipline: 365 Life-Altering Thoughts on Self-Control, Mental Resilience, and Success

WEEK 8

Day 50: On Not Resting on Your Laurels

I  think  if  you  do  something  and  it  turns  out  pretty  good,  then  you

should  go  do  something  else  wonderful,  not  dwell  on  it  for  too  long.  Just

figure out what’s next.

—Steve Jobs

 

49

To  be  human  is  to  grow,  challenge  yourself,  and  strive  to  always

become  better.  It’s  important  to  celebrate  your  triumphs,  but  dwelling  on

them for too long can lead to resting on your laurels and jeopardizing your

future growth.

After you’re done celebrating your success, figure out what your next

challenge is. How can you take your life to an even higher level?

For example, if you’ve successfully lost weight, now is a good time to

gain  some  muscle  or  improve  your  nutritional  habits.  If  you’ve  put  your

financial life in order by building a small nest egg, it’s a good opportunity

to take it one step further and work on achieving financial independence.

Treat wonderful accomplishments as opportunities to accomplish even

more wonderful things, and not as permission to become lazy.

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