I didn’t think success had a formula, but now I think I’ve found it

Turning success into a flywheel driven by confidence and discipline

The last six months have shaken a lot of folks.

Your optimism for professional and personal success might feel challenged.

So today, I want to dive deeper into a flywheel that I have observed in successful people, which drives my version of success.

Two key drivers put energy into this “success” flywheel: confidence and discipline. 

Either driver can lead, and each feeds the other.

Confidence drives you to take on challenges. It is a bold belief in yourself and your abilities, often fueled by past experiences and successes. It allows us to approach opportunities with a “bring it on” attitude.

Fear and self-doubt take control when we lack confidence or get punched in the face by inevitable failures. In these moments, we need to give the lead to discipline.

Discipline gives you the determination to see things through. It's the consistency and persistence required to achieve your goals, even when things get tough. 

With discipline, you can avoid falling into the trap of procrastination and missing opportunities. But with discipline, you'll stay focused and on track toward your objective.

The beauty of confidence and discipline is they reinforce one another and create inertia.

As you consistently follow through on your plans and achieve your goals, you develop a track record of success. You gain more confidence to take on bigger and bolder challenges. Meanwhile, with each successful experience, your motivation to stay disciplined grows, reinforcing belief by providing tangible evidence of success. 

It's a virtuous cycle.

So, the next time you feel unsure about your abilities, remember that discipline can give you the boost of confidence you need to tackle your next challenge.

The takeaway here is that confidence and discipline go hand in hand. Believe in yourself and stay the course. Your success is waiting for you!