I love this quote by Jim Rohn. Discipline isn't that hard, but what gets most of us, is taking the first step. You won't ever get across the bridge unless you put one foot in front of the other. 

 I've been running for the past several weeks early in the morning. It started out as a quick walk and now has turned into a 30 minute run. I'm a pretty athletic guy regardless and don't need to lose the weight, however I did need to exercise more and early in the morning was the best time to do it. I have 2 kids ages 3 and 6 and getting up before 5am isn't always that easy. In fact, for the first 5 to 10 minutes of my morning exercise routine, I simply walk. I walk until I'm awake (which usually takes about 5 minutes) and then stretch and get to running. 

 Here's the reality...It's early in the morning. I could be sleeping. Some nights I don't go to bed until 11:00pm or later because of house work, etc. It's rained, been cold, I've been thirsty, had to go the bathroom and sometimes I can't even find my running shoes.

 HOWEVER, I have set a goal to get up at 4:52am (takes me 8 minutes to get ready) and exercise for 30 minutes. I have also set a goal to have a time of morning devotion which has now extended itself into a blog. (Not neglecting my devotional time but as an addition.)

 "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments", and through that discipline your goals will become clearer and more defined. 

 Get up and get after it! It's going to be a great day!

 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." -Proverbs 16:3

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