153 - Being Graceful with Yourself (Why It Fuels Discipline)

We’ve been taught to believe that discipline means never missing a step, never falling short, never giving ourselves an inch of slack. But the truth is—grace is what makes discipline last.

In this episode, I explore why being graceful with yourself isn’t weakness, but strength. Drawing on stories from my own ultra marathon training, lessons from the Stoics, and insights from modern thinkers, I’ll show you how grace allows you to stay consistent when perfection would have broken you.

We’ll look at why patience fuels progress, how reframing your perspective can turn setbacks into stepping stones, and the practical steps you can use to build structure around your goals. Whether you’re training for a race, building a business, or chasing personal growth, the path forward is the same: discipline made sustainable through grace.

Three Takeaways:

- Grace doesn’t weaken discipline—it strengthens it by making consistency sustainable.

- Progress isn’t always measured by numbers; sometimes the win is simply showing up.

- Structure, patience, and small daily steps compound into lasting results.

Keep getting after it.

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Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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