Nothing of true value is going to be easy, but it is always worth it.  Worth the effort, the consistency, and the sacrifice.  You are worth the investment in yourself.

We like to think that the choices we are making now is only linked to now.  But in reality, it is linked to the next hour, the next day, week, and so on.  Not only that, usually by looking at our yesterdays, we can very clearly visualize our tomorrows.