Doing What’s Necessary: How Sacrifice and Discipline Lead to Success

Success doesn’t come from doing what’s easy or convenient—it comes from doing what’s necessary, even when it’s uncomfortable or difficult. The road to greatness is paved with tough decisions, hard work, and sacrifices. In today’s episode of Crushing the Day, we dive into why doing what’s necessary is the key to achieving your goals, how to push through discomfort, and why the actions that matter most are often the hardest to take. Remember, success comes to those who are willing to do what others won’t—because they do what’s necessary, no matter what.

Key Takeaways

1. Do what others won’t. Success requires doing what’s necessary, even when it’s uncomfortable or difficult. It’s about pushing beyond your comfort zone.

2. Success demands sacrifice. Achieving your goals often requires sacrificing time, energy, and convenience. It’s about prioritizing what’s necessary over what’s easy.

3. Embrace the discomfort. Growth and success happen outside your comfort zone. When you do what’s necessary, even when it’s hard, you grow stronger and more resilient.

4. Consistency is key. Doing what’s necessary isn’t a one-time action—it’s about consistently showing up, putting in the work, and staying committed to your goals.

5. Necessity creates results. The actions that are necessary—whether it’s putting in extra hours, learning new skills, or making tough choices—are what drive results. Doing what’s needed now creates success in the future.

Do What Others Won’t

The reality is that most people want success, but few are willing to do what’s necessary to achieve it. Whether it’s waking up earlier, working longer hours, or making sacrifices in the short term, doing what others won’t is often the secret to achieving what others can’t. Success comes to those who are willing to go the extra mile and take the actions that most people avoid because they’re hard or uncomfortable.

Success Demands Sacrifice

Greatness doesn’t come without sacrifice. It’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting success without giving up anything in return, but the truth is that reaching your goals requires giving up time, comfort, and sometimes even the things you enjoy. Whether it’s sacrificing a night out to work on your business or skipping a weekend off to hit the gym, these small sacrifices add up to big rewards over time.

Embrace the Discomfort

Doing what’s necessary often means stepping into discomfort. The actions that lead to success—whether it’s taking risks, facing fears, or pushing through exhaustion—are rarely easy. But it’s in these moments of discomfort that you grow stronger and develop the resilience needed to succeed. When you embrace the discomfort and take action anyway, you move closer to your goals and develop the mindset that nothing can stop you.

What’s Next?

Ready to start doing what’s necessary to achieve your goals? Begin by identifying the actions you’ve been avoiding and committing to taking them, no matter how uncomfortable they may be. For more strategies on embracing discomfort, making sacrifices, and achieving success, check out my best-selling books and programs. Remember, success isn’t about doing what’s easy—it’s about doing what’s necessary. Let’s take action and keep crushing it together!