Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure.
Jim Rohn
Yup, talent is awesome. So are great circumstances or plain luck. But also hard work and dedication! And while you do not have controll over talent, circumstances or luck you do have controll over your own discipline!
Discipline will lead to success. Set yourself a goal, think about how to achieve it and work your ass off! It does not get any harder, and not simpler.
I do know how hard it can be, believe me. But I also do know that every single one of you (including me) is able to be disciplined.
You know the saying: You either face the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. I chose discipline, what will you?
/phil