They're partly right.
In the study of momentum, we find that action breeds action, and inaction breeds inaction.
Put simply, there are habits of doing, and habits of not-doing.
If you crave chocolate, and eat it, you are strengthening the habit of giving into a craving while simultaneously weakening your habit of increasing self control.
Conversely, if you crave some chocolate and decide not to have it, you are strengthening your habitual listening to and the strengthening of, your self control, while lowering your habit of giving in.
As our methods of doing any specific thing translate over to every other activity in our lives, you will thusly create a momentum of success, or a momentum of failure.
Let's look at an extreme example to help us understand:
Let's say that we have two people.
Person A: Every time you crave chocolate, (which is often, as you work in a chocolate factory) you give in.
Person B: Every time you crave chocolate, (which is often, as you work in a chocolate factory) you resist the temptation.
You're thinking of starting a business, and you see that you'll have to read a book that looks like it might be boring.
Who is more practiced at self discipline? Who would make it past the first chapter, or even take the book out of the library?
Who would do more exercise, and push their limits?
Who would commit to an exercise filled lifestyle, such as martial arts?
Who would have a longer term relationship, and push through arguments or disagreements in an effort to strengthen their relationship verses run once it got difficult?
How you do anything, is how you do everything.
You are either growing, or dying, yes?
Even on a cellular level, this is true. So, next time you are presented with a challenge, treat it as such. Rise to the occasion. Conquer that challenge and grow; create positive momentum.
Sensei Ono, Shinka Martial Arts
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