Two words that I mediate on daily as they are deciding factors in how we choose to live our lives. A quote from one of my favorite books reads “… Failure is an answer. Rejection is an answer. Regret is an eternal question you will never have the answer to.” In the same breath, we must never dwell and ruminate over the past. You win or you learn.
The past can be a powerful motivator for developing discipline. By experiencing the negative consequences of a lack of discipline, Padawans can be spurred to make changes in their behavior and adopt a more disciplined approach to their lives. This can involve learning to delay gratification, setting clear goals, and developing routines that support those goals.
“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”
The greatest battle most of us face is conquering ourselves. if this battle lost, so is the path. There are no shortcuts as it is built on daily habits; on daily commitments to the vision of our optimal future state. It is more powerful than motivation and frees the mind juxtaposed to darker alternatives.
Success and regret both result from small daily habits repeated consistently over time. Success comes from positive, disciplined actions, while failure stems from repeated neglect. Each path compounds gradually, eventually leading to significant outcomes—either great achievements or irreversible setbacks.
Journal of a Jedi 
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