> People who spend 1000s of hours on something are passionate about it, they really want it. This does not preclude discipline. Here again, this is long-term.

> People who spend 1000s of hours on something are passionate about it, they really want it. This does not preclude discipline. Here again, this is long-term. The motivation isn't necessarily there at every waking moment. A runner or bodybuilder for instance won't just take a day off because they're tired and don't feel like exercising. The "I want" assertion can be a matter of moment-to-moment whim, not careful soul-searching. > I think it's just unnecessary mental gymnastics that may cause suffering. I'm currently suffering from your mental gymnastics.