Maintenance requires discipline, routine, and brutal self-honesty. The challenge of exercising regularly, adhering to core values, eating healthy, honoring commitments, and engaging in personal reflection and evaluations. “Maintenance” embodies a
consistent commitment to the long-term. The only difference between “luck” and “skill" is consistency. So you will need discipline and consistency for any kind of success. Also remember that every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.