“There are two types of pain you will go through in life, the pain of discipline and the pain of regret”
— Jim Rohn
Simplified Meaning:
In life, people experience pain in two main ways: the effort it takes to stay disciplined and follow through with goals, or the sadness and disappointment of not having done so. Imagine you want to get good grades in school. If you choose to study every day, it might be hard and tiring, but eventually, you see good results. This is the pain of discipline. On the other hand, if you choose to play video games instead of studying, it might be fun at that moment, but later, you might regret not preparing for exams when you see poor grades. This is the pain of regret. The idea is that it’s better to face the difficulty of hard work now, rather than dealing with the sadness of missed opportunities later. By choosing discipline, you can avoid future regrets and achieve the things you truly want in life.
