FIELD NOTES #011
Discipline isn’t just about willpower.
It’s about what’s within reach when the moment comes.
Anchor Focus: Supplies
Supplies are the fifth Anchor in The Compass.
They’re not symbolic.
They’re not lofty.
They’re logistical.
Food. Tools. Gear. Systems. Space.
Margin.
And far too often, men confuse moral failure with logistical failure. They beat themselves up for inconsistency when the real issue is that they were under-supplied.
You can’t build a disciplined morning if your sleep is trash.
You can’t fuel your body well if your kitchen is a graveyard of excuses.
You can’t grow in your faith if the Word is buried beneath your notifications.
You can’t work with focus if your space is draining your attention.
No prepped food.
No designated space.
No time margin.
No reminders.
No friction-reducing setup.
Just willpower, and then guilt when it buckles.
You can’t win without provisioning.
Supplies don’t define your strength.
But they do reveal whether you’re taking the mission seriously.
Weekly Compass Question
Where am I repeatedly failing, not for lack of desire, but for lack of preparation?
Trail Task
Pick one area of daily life you keep stumbling in.
Now, stock it.
Just like that.
Prep the food.
Lay out the clothes.
Clear the space.
Set the cue.
Anchor the win.
Because small provisions make large obedience possible.
Set yourself up as if you intend to follow through.
Because you do.
And because you will.
Until next time -
Engage. Adapt. Overcome.
—Remy
Resources from the Trail
Atomic Habits by James Clear (again, yes—it’s that useful)
Tool Suggestion: Pre-packed “Go Bag” for your most common goal (gym, writing, Scripture, etc.)