How many times must I fail?

As you notice the dates and breaks in my posts, it becomes painfully clear how unfocused and undisciplined I can be. I love "best laid plans" and think I can lead the pack with my "good intentions." I realize that it isn't necessarily a sin to make high plans and fail. However, where is the accountable line for doing the most with your God-given gifts? Is consistency, focus and discipline a separate gift(s)? Or is it easier for us to separate it as so to excuse our lack of these things?

Finally, is it a cultural issue caused by our lack of attention on less things as we have seen in the times before ours? More specifically to my own personal application: Am I lazier than Jonathan Edwards or was he more gifted than me in application? I really want to say the 2nd one, but my experience in life overall tells me that consistency, focus and discipline are controllable things.

All of this said, I don't think it is fair to compare yourself to others, there are always factors that separate you. But it is healthy to look to great examples and challenge yourself. I want to challenge myself with Edward's resolutions as I will post one a day and talk about how my life would be different if I applied that resolve. Let's see if I can honestly finish the list...