He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is led astray. - Proverbs 5:23
When the pain is gone the "away-from" motivation goes with it. To maintain the discipline required to achieve lasting change, growth and good health, having a vision for your life and reconnecting to your vision/purpose/calling on a regular basis is vital. Without vision you will be DIEting without any lasting change.
Dr. Thomas Egan