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.
Nina Evelyn
My self discipline comes from a deep connection to my artistic mission. As a freelance performer, it can be hard to stay motivated especially when there aren’t paying gigs coming up. I take pride in knowing that the reason I perform is so much larger than making a living. My artistic mission is to touch peoples hearts with my performances, to raise the standard of operatic singing, and to promote works by Black composers and diversify the classical music canon. When I don’t feel like practicing or working on my art, I remind myself of my determination to change my industry for the better and introduce audiences to incredible music that has long been ignored due to racism and oppression. Read more>>
Dave Caskey
Work ethic is something I’ve never had to give much thought to because it’s been ingrained in me from a young age. Growing up in a large family, I watched my parents work tirelessly, and hard work became second nature. I’ve always been drawn to “doers” and people who embody the same work ethic.
I started my first job in fourth grade delivering papers. From there, I worked my way through college, taking on various roles in the real estate industry. Each of these experiences helped shape the foundation of what we’ve built at Caskey Real Estate Group today. Read More>>
Crystal Cintra
My self-discipline comes from having clear, long terms goals, and focusing on the exciting outcomes that my work will bring. When you are passionate about something and committed to making it happen, whether as a hobby or a career, it becomes easier to stay focused and work hard to achieve your goals. Read more>>
Angela Channell
My self-discipline comes from the strong, determined women in my life and the challenges I’ve faced on my own journey. Growing up, I watched my mother embody resilience and perseverance. She left behind her career as a doctor in Colombia to start over in the U.S., taking on jobs like cleaning houses and delivering newspapers while studying for her medical board exams. Despite countless obstacles, she never wavered. Her strength shaped my understanding of hard work and determination and inspired me to face my own challenges with courage. Read more>>
Daniel Lowen
So, I would have to say that my self-discipline came from my time that I served in the US Navy. The military taught me a lot, one main example for me is timeliness, the military says if you are on time, you are late, if you are early, you are on time, but I like to think if I am less than 10 minutes early then I consider myself to be late. With that discipline that responsibility has transferred over to the after-military life to where I am able to be there for my brothers and sisters. Whether it be somebody just needing an ear or somebody getting ready to submit a disability claim for the VA. Read more>>
Julia Moellers
I used to think that I required a disciplined practice to get writing done on a regular basis, but I’ve found over time that it’s more of a compulsion than anything. So I feel much more relaxed about my writing now than ever before. If I’m not working on a novel, I’ll find myself writing essays, or letters, or journaling for hours – the writing will spill out somewhere, whether I make room for it or not. I have a reputation for book-length texts, ha. I also joke that no one chooses to be a writer – it doesn’t pay except for in a very few cases. Writing chooses you. I’m grateful it chose me. I no longer fear that it will leave me. It never has, from the moment I could write in Kindergarten. Read more>>
Drew Liebner
I had the unique experience of growing up in an entrepreneurial household. My dad owned a small food manufacturing business, which I am now privileged to own with my two brothers. To this day, the company is a small operation, but with an incredible 100+ year history always owned and operated by our family. My dad, the traditional breadwinner, made a great team with my mom, the traditional stay-at-home mom. Because they were a single-income household and my dad’s income came from his small food manufacturing business, they were never positioned to spend frivolously. They had to stretch every dollar to ensure they could cover their top priorities: Read more>>
