Self-discipline is before the fact; punishment is after the fact.
trade up: fear for power
The less you fear your own weaknesses, the more you can engage your own strengths.
on where your habits come from
A belief is simply an assumption that you once made, that you come back to over & over again, and have come to rely on as true. The more you repeat this pattern, the stronger the belief.
And when you repeatedly act on a belief, it becomes a habit.
it’s ok to just deal with it
If you ever get the feeling that dealing with something in your life is “long overdue”, take it as physical proof from within that you are actually ready to successfully deal with it.
a simple way to dominate fear
Any fear can seem overwhelming when you allow your imagination to magnify it; the consequences of making the wrong choice seem infinite.
But if you can face that same fear head on, you’ll notice the magnitude of potential consequences shrink considerably, giving you the presence of mind to dominate that fear and make the right choice.
the key to unlocking your potential
What is the most effective path to accessing your potential? Self-discipline.
Why? Because it is incremental. The elegance of Self-discipline is that it automatically carves out a manageable, bite-sized portion of your potential – and helps you digest it – every single time you engage it. So not only does Self-discipline give you traction on something as nebulous as your own potential, but it scales with you as you continue to grow, develop & improve yourself. How great is that!
Self-discipline is the most powerful tool that you have to speed you on your way to becoming your best. You don’t even need to guide it – it’s virtually fire-and-forget! So keep the better part of your attentions focused on Self-discipline, and I promise it will keep you growing into your ever-increasing potential.
why not enjoy true pride
True pride is backed by true self-confidence; anything else is really just defiance fueled by fear & doubt.