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In this episode of "Life, Lemons & LemonDrops," Whitnie discusses why relying on motivation alone is not enough to reach our goals. We start by debunking the media-driven fallacy that motivation is the most important factor in achieving success. Instead, we focus on the importance of consistency and accountability and share five practical tips for cultivating discipline to reach our desired outcomes.

We also share personal stories, including how moving every day for 484 days in a row has helped cultivate momentum, and offer examples from children's stories like "The Tortoise and the Hare" to illustrate the importance of celebrating progress.

We discuss the need to recognize when we need help and to use reminders and accountability partners to stay on track. We also discuss the importance of finding our "why" and prioritizing the activities that align with our values and goals.

To wrap up, we offer three action items to take away:

1. Identify one area of your life where you need to be more consistent and create a plan to stay on track.
2. Find an accountability partner or group to help you stay accountable to your goals.
3. Celebrate your progress and focus on the positive feelings that come with taking action towards your desired outcomes.

If you're looking to reach your goals and develop the discipline to do so, this episode is a must-listen.