Where does the patience come from?

[TooFrugal]

Just remind yourself that it is less stressful in the long term to live below your means, have an emergency fund, limited debt, etc.

To add another quote -

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.

 

[chris2008]

Here is what works for me:
Move step by step.
Even the biggest goal is just achieved by keeping direction one day after the other.
And when you get off track (and we all do), make corrections to get you back.
Automate as much as possible.
Track expenses daily and in writing.
Make it easy for yourself to stay on track: leave your credit card at home on most days, if there is the impulse for a purchase put the item on a list for 30 days and explore ways how to get it cheaper or for free or just forget about it.

 

[obgyn65]

FD - you said it better than I could.

We are all different. I am a goal-oriented person and, during my journey to FIRE, tracking the evolution of my net worth helped me remain on track. When you pay off debt, your net worth increases. When you build your emergency fund, your net worth increases. When you contribute to your retirement accounts, your net worth increases. Every time your net worth increases, it takes you that much closer to your goal.