2026

  
  2025 has been a rough year; I am more than ecstatic that it is finally over.  I enter 2026 with a full heap of hopes and meaningful goals.  And this time, I am not driven by motivation -- this time, I am guided by discipline.  

  Over these past few years, I have come to learn that motivation is just steam.  

 Quite simply put, motivation is a great starting point, as it propels one forward.  This steam evaporates quickly when things get rough.  Motivation is merely a cheap fuel that won't carry you to reach your pinnacle, as it depends too much on external forces.  They fade when frustration sets in.   Depending on the goal, some of these tasks may even bring moments of helplessness.  During these moments of frustration and helplessness, when they are pinned up on the board, motivation will evaporate into thin air.  Meanwhile, discipline is steady and quiet.  Accompanying and helping one to walk through this journey unmasked and complete the list of tasks. 
  
  The purpose behind these goals should be worthy that it ignites the fire within the pursuer to chase it until it is obtained.  Goals should not be set to impress others but for the purpose of bringing self-assessment, development, and satisfaction.  In the end, only through consistent efforts, perseverance, and unwavering discipline can we transform those goals into achievements.