Building Blocks of Success: Developing Discipline

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.

Sean Douglas

My self-discipline comes from my Core Values and strong work ethic. My desire and motivation to be the best at what I do, personally and professionally, is what drives me and keeps me disciplined to achieve what ever goal I have set for myself or my business. Read more>>

Jackie Sonnenberg

A part of me always knew that I could be self-employed…in this particular aspect, anyway! In order to have self-employment, one has to have the self-discipline that comes with it. There is no one to tell you what to do but you. Read more>>

CAROL GARCIA ARNAUD

Coming from a humble family and having the need to work since I was 16 years old, discipline has always been an important part of my life. Through discipline and focus, all the goals and projects you propose can be materialize. Read more>>

Mari Myz

I want to say our self discipline comes from our drive to make our dreams come true. We know without consistency and discipline you won’t see results. And honestly that’s just the truth. When there’s no motivation, all you have is discipline! Read more>>

shane anderson

I find that people love the idea of owning their own business but then they don’t think about the fact that there is no one there to give you a list of what you have to do. You are the one who creates that list. You’re the one that sets your schedule and you’re the one that has to make it happen. If you don’t, you don’t make money. There is a freedom but there is more responsibility. I find that if you are passionate about the business you start, you can’t help but want to be god at it and be motivated to do it. Read more>>

Melissa Boykin

I practice self discipline daily, by trying to get the most out of each and every day. I believe if I stay structured and disciplined I get more accomplished each day. I allow no one to be harder on me, than so am I on myself. What others opinions are of me isn’t my concern. I have no aspirations of being better than anyone ever. I just try to be better each day than I was the day before. Read more>>

Ra’Jonna McMillan

My self-discipline comes from not being where I want to be and knowing that there is more for me. Yes, I’ve accomplished many things, but there is still so much to do. Self-discipline is an important quality because it is the only way to achieve results. For me, it starts with committing to personal development every day and overcoming & controlling my thoughts. Read more>>

Debjani Moitra Chatterji

I define myself as an imperfect soul. I try everyday not to be perfect but to be better. Read more>>

Harpinder Mann

Being raised in a Panjabi-Sikhi family, as the eldest daughter of immigrants, tremendously shaped me and my sense of self-discipline. In Sikhism, there is a core belief in the oneness of all beings and the equality of everyone. There are also three core pillars shaped by Guru Nanak: Read more>>

Nathan evans

I think my self discipline comes from the gym, if I am being honest. I started working out early on. I learned early that you have to be consistent and make sacrifices if you want to obtain the goals you set. This translated to my career easily. I always compare life to the gym. Read more>>

Aaron Corbitt

My self discipline comes from myself. Discipline was the result of the absence of discipline. I couldn’t achieve any of the goals I envisioned without it, so I merely began completing the tasks that were required of my goals, no matter how minor or miserable they were without questioning my comfort or the detriment to any passing convenience. Read more>>

Jay Garcia

I enjoy philosophy, especially Stoicism which emphasizes discipline. We are meant to accomplish things not sit around and waste life. At times we all want to give up or not do anything but discipline is what keeps us going. As Jim Rohn used to say, what’s easy to do is also easy not to do. Read more>>

TATTIANA

discipline comes from my focus and my goals that I maintain both on a personal and professional level, since thanks to these two factors I was able to self-educate and self-discipline myself in certain aspects of my musical career, since I am a faithful believer that nobody cares. Your project matters more than yourself. Read more>>

Eliana Miranda

My work schedule is pretty busy with various projects, and it can be quite hard to stay on track. I’m a big believer in staying organized. I have to plan for meetings, projects, and personal appointments, so I spend about an hour at the end of every week to plan. I develop lists of what needs to get done for every week and I plug in events, deadlines, and meetings. Read more>>

Megan Greenspan

Self-discipline was something I used to struggle with when I was younger. I used to procrastinate on school projects, housework, anything I could think of. I was always trying to figure out how to overcome this trait of mine because I knew it would be my downfall. The one thing that has kept me disciplined is lists. Read more>>

Judith Carr

By the age of 8, I was a precocious and highly energetic little girl. School was a joy and provided me with a great forum for social interaction. The problem – I was supposed to sit quietly and learn like the other children. That was just not going to happen. My mom was invited (more like summoned) to the school to noodle possible outlets for my excessive energy. The collective wisdom – they would put me in ballet class. Read more>>

Luca Kazemi

I have self-discipline because I don’t want to become a worthless piece of shit . It comes from being scared of not being the man I need to be for myself and my family. You get to pick your hard: either deal with the hardships of being poor or deal with the hardships of trying to make it. I learned at a very young age that anything that’s worth something doesn’t come easy. The second you realize that is the second it becomes easier. Read more>>