Discipline beats intensity. Steady, consistent effort—regardless of external conditions—is what drives breakthrough results. This is the 20 Mile March—a metaphor for setting and sticking to clear performance markers no matter the circumstances.

In this episode, we explore how in a world obsessed with hacks, bursts of energy, and overnight success stories, we need to teach our communities the value of consistent, disciplined progress over time.

I’ve seen so many schools launch bold new initiatives—a new leadership program, a student-run business, an advisory model—only to abandon it when the weather gets rough, the momentum dips, or results aren’t immediate.

That’s where we miss the mark. Because consistency compounds.

In my own work with schools across the country, I’ve seen one defining trait of those who build lasting, impactful programs: they commit to the 20 Mile March. They show up. They iterate. They track the right metrics. They don’t get too high when things go well, and they don’t collapse when things get hard.

Discipline is the differentiator.

And that’s where this all ties back to last week’s episode—preserve the core of who you are, yes. But stimulate progress not through massive shifts, but through consistent steps forward—week by week, month by month.

And this means having a vision for where you are and where you want to be.