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.
Lorane Rhoden
Self-discipline didn’t exist in my life 3 years ago! I would just “do” until I no longer could and whenever I felt like not “doing” I simply didn’t “do”. This of course was a recipe for disaster and something had to change. I decided I needed to create a routine and develop “a habit of success”. I found out it took 6 weeks to form a habit so a part of my routine saw me waking up earlier, with a 5 am wake-up time. To achieve this, I started setting my alarm an hour earlier each week until I made it to 5AM. After that, I decided to join a gym for both my body and mind and that has been the core of where my self-discipline really started to develop. My self-discipline comes from my desire to be successful and in order to achieve that, I needed to be disciplined as I realised that the most successful people I look up subscribe to that notion. Read More>>
Hilary Kutik-Snyder
I truly believe that my self-discipline started very early in childhood. Also, I do believe that there is some “genetic component” to being self-disciplined. My father is a very hard working and self-disciplined man. Seeing his work ethic and how quickly and efficiently he can start new tasks and businesses has inspired me to always look for ways to make your life better. From a very young age I remember making myself lunches for school to researching “html.” Accomplishing tasks and developing new skills makes me feel good. Read More>>
Nikki Bryan
My self-discipline comes from my commitment and dedication to my highest self and my purpose. I know that I have a purpose to help others in a unique way. Therefore if I’m not disciplined to accomplish my goals or resilient when faced with challenges and obstacles, what will happen to the people that are waiting for me on my path? Read More>>
Grace Worley
When I got my MFA in grad school, my peers would ask almost daily if I ever went home because I was always at the studio. I usually planned to get to my studio around 7:30/8 am and would stay until I wanted to go home and make dinner, except for meetings or classes I was teaching. The most popular time for my peers to come to the studio was after dinner when all of the classes for the day were over and that was when I would return to the studio for round 2. I grew up in a very busy family, running to meeting after meeting with my mom for the many non-profit organizations she was a member of and back and forth to school and sports and dance classes. I haven’t ever been the type to enjoy calm moments where there is nothing to do, I always find myself trying to be productive in some capacity. Read More>>
DNA Proxi
Growing up on a farm encourages one to optimize efficiency. In other words, the sooner you complete the tasks at hand, the sooner you can resume playing outside in the woods. Repeated sustainable success has resulted from such actions, so “self-discipline” becomes a reward in itself. To be a fully functional human extending my soul to others through art, it’s an honor; one I take seriously. In a barrage of distractions you must be well honed with a sharpened point to land directly where you need to build. Momentum builds upon itself, so stay accurate, and remain disciplined to produce your best work! It’s a sense of amazement at the opportunity we have to make an impact; that feeling helps get the dishes cleaned and the shows booked. Keeping disciplined balance in life allows one to summon impactful art at unprecedented rates!! Read More>>
Justine Reichman
When I was first starting out, I needed to be scrappy to create the life that I wanted. I used credit cards to accrue miles so I could travel because exploring new places and cultures was a priority for me. I rented out my second bedroom for extra cash so I could do what I loved instead of working a soulless job. I was consistently driven by the things I valued most in life, and I was willing to do whatever it took! Read More>>
Friedman Twinkies
Our self-discipline comes from a lot of experience and learning as we go! We are a family in Savannah with two sets of twin boys in the movie industry. They have worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Read More>>
Precious Monèt
Self-discipline doesn’t come easy. It take a lot of work in order to control and regulate one’s own behavior, actions, and impulses in order to achieve a specific goals. It involves the practice of consciously and consistently making choices that align with long-term objectives, even in the face of distractions, temptations, or difficulties. My self-discipline comes from seeing it demonstrated from my parents. No matter what obstacle they would face they always approached things is a clam manner and knew how to pivot when things get though. Now this was no where near easy for me but it took practice. It took me becoming more self-aware, knowing my triggers and being consistency and persistence. Read More>>
Bryan Majors
My self discipline comes from being a MAN of my WORD. I gave certain people in my life my WORD that I will accomplish certain goals, do certain things and never give up no matter what. As a MAN I grew on “your WORD is bond!” Read More>>
Ronen Hirsch
From a young age, I learned the value of a strong work ethic and getting compensated for hard work. My first job was delivering newspapers at 5am! I would wake up on school days, rain or shine, and deliver papers from my bike. My parents always supported my desire to work.
I now work from home and despite others always saying that they find it difficult to focus on their work at home, I never had this problem. I love what I do and in general enjoy working. I’m always eager to solve new problems and deliver the best websites to my clients. So I think that’s where this self-discipline comes from.
Of course, there are days that you don’t have the energy or desire to get out of bed, but somehow I just do, drink my cup of coffee and get started. Within an hour, I’m totally into it! Read More>>
Amy Brooks
Growing up, I was homeschooled which created a lot of flexibility within my schedule. In high school, I was given the opportunity to work and dual enroll at FSCJ which taught me how to enforce discipline in my schedule. List making and *not* procrastinating has been an overflowing benefit carried into my adult life. Homeschooling taught me to be independent and confident in pursuing what I wanted without fear. Read More>>
Cassie Tucker
My self-discipline stems from a combination of early influences and a strong sense of purpose. Growing up, I had the privilege of observing my father as he managed his own medical practice. Witnessing his tireless work ethic left a lasting impression on me. It instilled in me the importance of discipline and the drive to succeed as an entrepreneur. Read More>>
Alen Kevorkian
This one is easy since I was born with OCD, this helps being organized and focused on my goal, the ultimate self-discipline comes from something you want, whatever that is, so by keeping your eye on the ball, and never losing focus, you will ultimately achieve precisely what you want by putting effort into it. Read More>>
