One of the core building blocks of success is self-discipline. So many of the other traits that are essential to success trace their way back to discipline and so we asked some of the hardest working and most disciplined folks we know to talk to us about how they developed their self-discipline.
Paulus Linnaeus
I think that all self-discipline comes fundamentally from a struggle between fear of obscurity and desire for success on the one hand, versus a natural tendencay that all of us have to hoping that things will just work out in the end.
After a while, you start to learn that the success you want is not going to come, and that you have to put in a lot of effort and sacrifice to get there – especially once you get sick of dreaming and seeing others get ahead.
And that’s where the fear drives you. Read more>>
Yasmin Proksch
I was forced to learn discipline from a young age, growing up with a single Mum there were certain rules we had to apply in our daily life to make the most out of it. My mum only gave me one rule my whole life & thinking of it in my age now, I think it was one of the greatest things she could have done… definitely could have also backfired haha but with the rule “you can do what you want, I just don`t want to come somewhere to pick you up or have somebody call me that you’re in trouble!” Read more>>
Sky Bush
My self discipline came from my family background. A lot of stories I’ve heard growing up and me telling myself I don’t ever want my kids exposed to those things and wishing I could turn back the hands of time and save my mom. Read more>>
Jason Bergman
My self-discipline comes from an unwavering drive to achieve my goals and the relentless pursuit of building something meaningful in real estate. I’ve always believed that discipline is the bridge between our goals and accomplishments, and that mindset is what continues to drive me every day. Read more>>
Sara Waterman
When you work for yourself self discipline is not even a negotiable quality. It come out of fear, I can’t really just “get a new job” no my clients are my job and they will pay dividends for years to come. I am motivated by success, I am motived by positive reviews, by doing my personal best. It just feels so good. Read more>>
