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.
Eric Dernick
My optimism stems from a combination of factors, including my innate belief in the resilience and potential of individuals and societies, as well as my observations of human nature and the world around me. I see life as presenting us with choices, and I believe that our perspective and actions shape our experiences. Read more>>
Lindsay Hua
My journey towards self-discipline began from my early childhood in Manila, Philippines, where I was raised in a family of Chinese descent. My family was of middle-class background, and I witnessed firsthand the relentless work ethic of my parents, each holding down two jobs to support our family. Read more>>
Alma Pantaloukas
My discipline stems from the understanding that no one is going to knock on my door and tell me to pursue amazing things. I have always known that I need to be the one to take initiative. To ensure I have the best chance of becoming the calm and collected leader I aspire to be, I set certain routines. One way I do this is by starting my morning routine at 4 a.m., two hours before my kids wake up. Read more>>
Karen Dougherty
My commitment to self-discipline stems from a desire to maintain control over my own health and wellness along with setting a good example and helping others. I’ve found that a consistent routine of nutritious eating and regular exercise is key to addressing potential health concerns. Read more>>
Julius McClarin-Davis
My self-discipline comes from putting the work in and seeing the results. For instance when you first start something the passion of thinking where it could take you is what fuels you so you’re motivated. Though, afterwards if you’re not seeing the results you would’ve thought came so easy you get discouraged. Read more>>
Leticia Sanchez Toledo
My self-discipline comes from the education I received at home. Although I know it is acquired over time through the repetition of small actions, in my case, it was my mother’s constant example that taught me its true value. Read more>>
Dante Liberato
My self discipline is sourced from the deep love I hold for myself and my sovereign experience as a human. I believe that discipline is the deepest form of self love. To make a decision to educate myself, make myself stronger, increase my emotional capacity or mental awareness isn’t always easy. Read more>>
Michael Gurshtein
I have been interested in spirituality on and off throughout my life. As a six-year-old, I asked my parents while we were still living in Russia about the Russian Orthodox church, but that idea was shut down quite quickly. Then in high school, nominally as part of being on the knowledge bowl team but really also for my own development, I researched all the major world religions. Read more>>
Hoza Rodriguez & Richard Resendez
Our self discipline comes from wanting to grow as a business and grow by expressing ourselves with the designs we put out. We wanna be able to share our work to as many people as possible and with that we know we have to focus and balance all of this work. We lean on each other to make all this happen and keep a healthy balance. Read more>>
