Just Do It

I came to the startling realization today that I am not nearly as disciplined as I need to be or want to be. I have always thought of myself as a disciplined person. I suppose that compared to some, I am. But that really isn't my motivation.

I read today in Bob Roberts Jr.'s book, Transformation, that people who make significant contributions in the world operate within the same 24 hour days as I do. I have often asked the question, "How do those guys do all of that?" Sometimes it seems like I hardly have enough time to do the essentials, much less anything else. But Roberts is absolutely right. People who make significant impacts in the world are bound to the same 24 hour days, 7 day weeks that I am.

I got thinking about my days. Actually, I feel like I make pretty good use of my time. However, with a couple of simple tweaks, I have freed up 7 1/2 hours per week and have the possibility to make 10 hours per week a whole lot more productive. I'm not cutting anything out except those things that probably need to be cut out. I'll be spending my time doing those things I really want to do but feel like I don't have the time.

This is going to take discipline. It starts with an inner desire to be more than what I am. I am looking forward to deeper intimacy with God, better physical health, and more investment into my personal ministry.

I'm starting my new schedule tonight. I know it would be a good idea to read books about discipline, time management and things like that. But I think the wiser course is to just do it. It's not rocket science.