Where does your self-discipline come from?

One of the most essential skills for unlocking our potential is self-discipline. We asked some of the most inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs where their self-discipline comes from.

Rachel McFarlane

My self-discipline really comes from a pretty simple, blunt realization: no one is coming to save you. No one is going to force you to wake up early, make your business plans, or tell you to get off your phone and practice. Your whole life, where you are right now, it’s just the sum of every decision and habit you’ve ever made, good and bad. Read More>>

Danielle Brami

After my divorce, discipline wasn’t about motivation, it was about responsibility. I have two little girls watching me, and I knew consistency was the only way forward. Building Estélle Beauty and eventually Save A Spoolie came from that mindset of showing up every day, even when it was hard Read More>>

Allaina Maria

My self-discipline comes from lived experience. It was forged in responsibility, sharpened by hardship, and sustained by purpose. Life taught me early that consistency is survival, follow-through is power, and excuses cost too much. I learned to show up, especially when it’s uncomfortable. Because growth doesn’t respond to convenience. Read More>>

Tina Bararian

My self-discipline comes from my parents. Growing up, I watched them work hard, set clear goals, and pursue those goals with consistency. That example shaped how I approach my own life. From a young age, I applied that discipline to my dance training by carefully planning and tracking my daily and weekly practice. Read More>>

Sandro Costa

Best if you have overcome significant adversity in the past.

“My self-discipline comes from a place of resilience. I’ve navigated seasons in my life where things didn’t go according to plan, and I learned quickly that the only variable I could control was my own effort. Read More>>

 

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