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.
Amber Eytcheson
My self-discipline was forged through the challenges of becoming a mother at a young age without the support of nearby family. This experience required me to quickly develop a strong sense of responsibility and structure in my daily life. While balancing multiple jobs and the demands of motherhood, I remained ambitious—focused on improving my health and one day pursuing a meaningful career in something that I truly loved and believed in. Eventually, I recognized the need for change and decided to pursue a career in skincare, which led me to earn my esthetician license. This decision ultimately inspired the creation of L-Evated Beauty. Read more>>
Alli Vasquez
Self-discipline has always been a core part of who I am. From a young age, I’ve been driven by an inner determination and focus that has helped shape my journey. I have always talked about discipline as “doing the things you don’t want to necessarily do, to get the things you want”… For me, it’s not just a concept—it’s a way of life. Read more>>
Priscila Buiar
Since I was a child, my parents always taught me to get the homework done before the fun. First the duty, then the play, they used to say. We don’t have to be like that all the time, but I learned very young that we have to maintain our word, the things that we promise to ourselves. We don’t have to do something to prove others, but if we don’t maintain our discipline and our agreements, we’re just lying and harming ourselves. Read more>>
Sarah Krieger
To be honest, this has developed over the last eight years. While there were always moments I had self-discipline, it was typically only to complete a task, and then I would move on. For almost nine years, I have been able to consistently show up for myself and my health. Not because I want to all of the time but because I know it’s something I need to do. I have been able to transfer this into other areas and parts of my life now, such as relationships, my business, and teaching my kids the same. I feel like this is something that came from deep down within. Read more>>
Monica Radu
For most of my life, I didn’t see myself as a disciplined person. I would dive into habits to eat better, exercise more, and take care of myself, but these efforts rarely lasted and I often blamed my lack of discipline for this. Read more>>
Kortney Jones-bridges
My self-discipline comes from a deep-rooted drive to follow through on my commitments. If I say I’m going to do something, I make sure to see it through to completion. I find that starting a project can be the toughest part because it means I’ve committed to finishing it, whether it’s a large painting, a new business venture, or completing flight school. Despite the challenges, I find the process incredibly rewarding. The sense of achievement I get from finishing something always outweighs the effort I put in. Read more>>
Matt Rosen
I spent 23 years in the Army, so self-discipline now comes second nature to me. Read more>>
Mauricio Botero Ruiz
This is a question that has been very difficult to answer in recent years because it is something that I always chased but I felt eluded me for a very long time. The short answer would be being aware that self-discipline is, at least for me, the opposite of motivation. Understanding that self-discipline is built through a strong mindset and consistent small habits was something that took me around 5 years to learn through educating myself on the topic through books, videos, and trial and error. Read more>>
