Daily Gratitude: I can attest to the truth of this statement. The best way to win a “battle” (any sort of struggle) is to keep plodding along no matter what stands in your way. It’s easy when there’s no pressure on you to slouch around, using the “I don’t feel like it” paper mache “armor” (the kind that a tiny stick could tear apart). But then when it’s time for the main performance, what do you have? Nothing. Instead of yielding to doubt and dislike (the infamous D twins), persevere no matter what the circumstances. If you have to stop and revise your plan then do so. If you have to stop and rest for a bit, do so. If you have to completely reorganize and reorient, do so. But do so with clarity of purpose. If you have to take a break, give yourself a schedule of when to get back on track. Don’t wait for the “I don’t feel like it” ball and chain to fall away because it probably won’t. Persist/persevere, plan and adjust but don’t let the dubious D’s get in the way.