Most people think discipline is all about sheer willpower and fighting resistance to get things done.

But what if discipline actually became effortless?

I've had people tell me, "I wish I could be as disciplined as you" in reference to sticking to my training (running) and eating habits.

Here's the funny part.

I don't always want to do it.

I didn't always want to go for a run (especially when it was raining).

For the longest time I didn't truly understand why it was so "easy" for me to show up even when I didn't feel like it.

It finally hit me.

I had clarity of vision.

I knew why I was doing it. I understood what I was working towards.

I wanted to run a 5k, then a 10K, then I wanted to beat my previous 10k time, and eventually run a half-marathon.

I wanted to look good.

I wanted to feel good.

These were my goals, and in order to achieve them, I had to show up for training. I had to fuel myself properly.

The better I felt, the more I wanted to continue.

Seeing the progress was satisfying.

Pushing my body's potential became a fun game to me.

I knew exactly what I was working towards which made discipline "easy," so to speak.

When you have clarity of vision, discipline flows naturally. It’s not about forcing yourself; the vision pulls you forward.

There are definitely times when I have fallen off but that's because I got distracted.

I forgot about my future self and the vision I was working towards.

I forgot about the life I wanted to create.

But now, I keep my vision front and center. I read it everyday. I do daily journal reflections to make sure I am taking action in alignment with my vision.

(Btw—all these templates will be included in my upcoming digital product—The Player's Codex.)

The Formula For Cultivating Effortless Discipline

Most people struggle with discipline for 2 reasons:

• They lack clarity of vision
• They get distracted and forget the vision

Here's a formula I've developed for cultivating effortless discipline.

1 — Clarify Your Vision: What are you working towards and why?

Define your vision in great detail.

Think about your goals across the different areas of your life: health, fitness, relationships, business, and personal growth.

What are you working towards that would make showing up feel meaningful instead of forced?

Imagine the future and get as specific as you can about it.

The clearer your vision, the more naturally you'll want to show up, even on tough days.

2 — Anti-Goals: What are you unwilling to sacrifice to get there?

Without clear boundaries you become vulnerable to distractions and goals that don't align with your vision.

For example a lot of people get into the "make money online" space chasing trends like drop-shipping and social media marketing agencies (guilty). They don't stick with it because it isn't in alignment with their heart's true desire.

Experimenting is fine—it helps you figure out what aligns with you and what doesn’t. But my goal here is to save you the time I've lost by helping you get crystal-clear.

After you get clear on what you want, write down what you are unwilling to sacrifice. Things like time with family, quality of life, and health. The clarity will save you time and energy and keep you focused on the path that truly resonates with you.

3 — Turn Life Into A Video Game: Get "addicted" to making progress.

I once had a friend who started going to the gym consistently. One day she texted me excitedly saying that she was "addicted" to the progress she was making.

Hell yeah.

I was happy for her.

When you can see yourself leveling up in real time, discipline becomes a habit rather than a struggle.

At first, you may feel a lot of resistance. But once you start seeing progress, life starts to feel like a video game.

This ties into how our brains respond to dopamine—the same neurotransmitter that makes video games so addicting. In gaming, each achievement releases dopamine, giving the player a sense of accomplishment.

This also happens IRL: each small, tangible milestone reinforces your efforts, making you want to keep going.

Break your goals down into “checkpoints” (aka milestones).

Every time you reach one, you get that dopamine boost—like leveling up your character in a game. This approach makes discipline feel effortless because you start to crave the next milestone.

BONUS: I recommend reading your vision daily. It will keep you focused on what you are working towards and why. Otherwise…. you fall off because you get distracted and forget about the vision.

My upcoming digital product—The Player's Codex will include more detailed templates for this stuff.

Until next time my friend,

—Priscilla [Player 2]