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.
Marianna Lima
My self-discipline comes from my childhood. From a very early age, I realized that I wanted to be a singer, and I understood that achieving this goal would require constant hard work on myself. Every day, I focus not only on developing my voice, but also on my appearance, my health, my body, and my mental well-being, because this is a very challenging industry. Read more>>
Nicholas Yale
Being in real estate means one wakes up every morning unemployed. How you structure your day, the people that you talk to, the systems and processes you have in place all determine if you are going to make a buck or two that day or not. Self discipline really becomes self preservation, you eat what you kill so to speak. Read more>>
Ginger Ooi
It’s a classic tale of a small town girl moving to the big city. I was born and raised on a small island in Malaysia called Penang and while my love for my home runs deep within me, my exposure to the arts and media from around the world instilled in me a deep desire to explore. Read more>>
Laetitia Djissenou
I look around me and quite frankly I’m not satisfied with my situation. You might say it’s not a big deal as others and that’s true, but I want better for myself and my family. My self-discipline comes from desiring a life of success. Read more>>
Alex Wilson
I think my self-discipline comes from me being afraid of failing myself. I’ve always had in mind what it was that I wanted to do with my life and I know that if I want to be a successful artist, I will have to put the work in. Read more>>
James Wittak
The people I look up to ultimately inspire discipline in me the most, whether it’s people I already know or people I hope to meet one day. My own friends, people I consider my equal, seem to always be pushing the bar farther and farther, and I get a much more insightful view on their process. Read more>>
Ariel Barrionuevo
I’d attribute my self-discipline to practice and really knowing my “why.” I’m not naturally the most disciplined person, but I’ve learned that if you keep showing up and repeating something, it eventually becomes second nature. When it comes to bigger goals, I like to break them down into smaller steps—once you build some momentum, it’s much easier to keep going. Read more>>
Kevin Wachira
My self-discipline comes from being blessed and gifted with a genuine passion for my crafts. Because I truly love what I do, it feels natural to make decisions that align with my goals—it doesn’t feel forced, it feels exciting and fulfilling. On the other hand, when I’m out of alignment, I feel it immediately. Read more>>
Melissa Velasco
I’m a professional writer. The defining difference between a hobbyist and a professional writer, as I view it, is production rate. I publish two novels a year. I’ve chosen the professional writing route for several reasons. First, I have boiling ideas that just keep coming. I rarely suffer from creative writer’s block. Read more>>
Valerie Alexander
I think from an early age, I had to always manage multiple things at once. When that becomes routine, it gets ingrained in you as normal, and it’s weird to not always be balancing things. When I was a kid, I did sports and school like so many kids do- always having to balance getting homework and chores done between practices. Read more>>
Ronald Baxter Jr
My self -discipline come from my mother Arnitta A Baxter and My Father’ Ronald Baxter SR. Read more>>
Judi Mitchell
I have been largely self-employed most of my life. In my mid 20’s I began my career as a commercial real estate appraiser joining my father’s established business. You learn quickly that in order to get paid you had to get your jobs done and start on the next. I ended up divorced with 4 children to support. Read more>>
Christian Pond
It comes from alot of different things. God, my parents, different people ive looked up to growing up. The fear of failing is a big one too. Consistency creates success. Get up and work hard everyday. Read more>>
Gary Quinn
My self-discipline was forged early on when I was training as an Olympic swimmer. The daily commitment to early mornings, rigorous practice, and pushing myself beyond limits instilled in me a deep sense of drive and determination. That foundation has carried into every area of my life. Read more>>
Kelsey Harper
my self-discipline was carefully molded over the years by my mother. She always instilled strong values, such as accountability, forgiveness, adaptability, time-management, self-confidence and empathy. These powerful qualities, shaped my siblings & I growing up, to be well-rounded people in school, clubs, then into college, and now in the real world! Read more>>
Ginger Ooi
It’s a classic tale of small town girl moving to the big city. I was born and raised on a small island in Malaysia called Penang. While my love for my home runs deep, my exposure to the arts and media from around the world instilled in me a deep desire to explore. Read more>>
Mahsa Monshizadegan
As an attorney who launched my own law firm straight out of law school, my self-discipline comes from a deep, internal commitment to the people I serve and the values that shaped me long before I ever set foot in a courtroom. Growing up, I saw firsthand what it means to fight for something you believe in without the comfort of a safety net. Read more>>
Christian Hoeffel
A significant portion of my self-discipline stems from my years as an educator. In a classroom setting, success is built on structure, meticulous planning, and unwavering consistency. You can’t just ‘wing it’ and expect positive outcomes. Teaching instilled in me the importance of setting clear objectives, preparing for every contingency, and showing up with energy and focus day after day. Read more>>
Temi Hason
I grew up going to two schools at the same time. In the morning I’d start at my regular school and once that one was over would my Conservatory would start until evening. It was an absolute insane schedule but I loved what I did so much and still do that it never actually feels like extra work. Read more>>
