# Temporary Pain Makes Lasting Change Possible by Bryant McGill > “Willingness to endure discomfort makes change possible. Withdrawal from an addiction or an old habit brings real pain for a season. Knowing that the pain is temporary and worthwhile helps a person persist.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream (May 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream|Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-05-04). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream|Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Discipline|Discipline]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Willingness to endure discomfort makes change possible. Withdrawal from an addiction or an old habit brings real pain for a season. Knowing that the pain is temporary and worthwhile helps a person persist.” — Bryant McGill, Effort, Relationships, and a Life Built Through Learning - Livestream (May 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-temporary-pain-lasting-change ```