Many of the most impressive entrepreneurs and creatives in our community exhibit a high degree of self-discipline and so we asked some of them to share their backstories of how they developed their self-discipline.
Yujie Huang
Honestly, my self-discipline stems from a very personal place of desire — a desire to continually challenge and express myself through my art. It’s not born from an external expectation or a pursuit of accolades but rather from an internal drive to see what I can create next. This desire pushes me to maintain discipline, even when it’s tough. Read more>>
AG ORLOZ
I would like to thank you for this special and first interview of 2024. My best wishes to you and all readers for this new 12 months adventure. When talking about self-discipline, it is important to mention that I have always been a voracious reader and a great learner/practitioner of the arts, since I was little: it includes paiting, singing, acting, writing, and coordinating projects. Read more>>
Alena Malikova
If we’re talking about discipline at work, I absolutely don’t need to find it. When you’re engaged in something you love, you don’t have to force yourself – you wake up in the morning with a strong desire to create. Read more>>
Sky Ariella
At age 8, I sat cross-armed in family therapy in the throes of a session with my Mom. The details of the discussion hazed into the background, but there was one takeaway from that day. “You’ve gotta back off and stop breathing down her neck to finish her schoolwork. It’s her work, she has to do it,” the therapist ordered my Mom. We left with an agreement — my mom wasn’t going to check up on my work anymore and it was all up to me. I was elated, there was nothing I wanted more than to not hear the words ‘have you finished your work yet?’ every evening. Read more>>
Mark Coleman
My self-discipline comes from a sense of necessity, driven by the urgency to accomplish tasks and the understanding that I must rely on my own efforts, leaving no room for excuses. Achieving growth and progress demands personal discipline, a journey filled with sacrifices—foregoing leisurely moments with friends and redirecting funds toward self-investment. It’s a commitment that transforms into a lifestyle, requiring continuous adjustments until reaching new levels of success.” Read more>>
Mando Franco
I think it is just drive. A drive and passion for what I love. I’ve tried to quit many times. I live my life with a full plate and yet I manage to find time to dedicate to my craft. It’s very much a part of who I am and it is something I can’t let go. Read more>>
Anastacia Yefimenko
I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age. Whether that be making rubber band bracelets in elementary school or having my own lip balm brand in middle school, it was always something I knew I wanted to do. As I grew older and started my current company, Elcove, in high school, I started to realize that running a business takes a lot more self discipline than I initially thought. Read more>>
Dan Orgill
This was/is a skill that has been imprinted on me by my parents and how I was raised. My father had one of the best work ethics I’ve ever seen. He is a walking poster child for ” If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right “. Read more>>
Nikaiya Lawson
Self-discipline was instilled in me by my grandparents for sure. They were both in the military so, y’know sometimes they have that drill sergeant vibe. But it was all love! They never forced me to achieve anything. They always said, ‘”Their job is to support me and my job is to be the best version of my self I can be”. Mostly meaning integrity, accountability, and self-love: I think those equal self-discipline. That has gotten me far. Read more>>
