The Training Wheels

Discipline is like training wheels on a bike. They’re there to keep you from face-planting while you figure things out, but the real goal? Ditch the wheels and ride your own way. And guess what? Your bike isn’t the same as anyone else’s. Some people are cruising on sleek road bikes, others are on mountain bikes, and a few are out here on unicycles juggling flaming torches.

Why? Because everybody has a unique genetic code and life experiences. What works for one person might not work for you. You’ve got to experiment, fail a little, and then stumble on the stuff that makes you think, Oh, this actually fits. Like realizing you hate running but love dancing around your kitchen like you’re TikTok famous.

But here’s the catch: relying too much on discipline can drown out your inner voice. You get so caught up in forcing yourself to do things that you stop listening to what you actually enjoy. It’s like sticking to a workout plan you hate while ignoring the fact that you secretly love swimming. When discipline takes over, you might miss the better part of life—finding your passion.

Discipline’s job isn’t to control your life forever. It’s to help you find your groove. Once you’ve found what works, you don’t need to force it anymore. It’s like learning to cook—at first, you’re measuring everything, sweating over the recipe. But once you get the hang of it, you’re eyeballing ingredients and throwing in a little extra spice because you know it’ll work.

So, don’t let discipline run the show. Use it to get started, but then listen to yourself. Experiment. Adjust. Find what clicks. That’s where the magic happens. Ride your bike—no training wheels, no manual, just you, your passion, and the open road.