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.
Clarissa Lewis
My self-discipline comes from a place of hope. Growing up, I’ve always been that person to keep my head up and towards a brighter future and never giving up. I knew that if I kept working hard at something, and was disciplined, I would achieve more than I ever thought I would. And now my life has changed so much! Becoming a professional photographer was something young me would have never dreamed of. Read more>>
Jen Montgomery
My dad dying. I have always been fortunate to have vision, but when my dad lost his battle with melanoma when I was 17, my commitment to building a creative life became rock solid. He encouraged me to pursue my dreams, and I made a silent promise to him that I would. Read more>>
Tyler Freeman
I believe that my self discipline is the product of a clear vision. A lot of the time, we tend to get distracted and lose motivation in things because we never defined clear goals for ourselves in that given area. Once the goals are clear, the path to success opens up and it takes self discipline to keep it open. Read more>>
Alison Haraburda
I grew up in a large family. My parents adopted a few individuals which made the family even bigger! I wanted to play sports growing up and the only way to do it, was to help around the house and then down what I wanted to do. Sports became an outlet for me but it also brought the family together as everyone would come watch my games. Read more>>
Grace John
My self-discipline comes from having to work hard for what I want. Nothing has ever been handed to me. I learned very quickly that if I ever wanted something for myself, or to make something happen for myself, that I was going to have to put in the work. Read more>>
Dustin Edward Arnold
It’s a cocktail of self-esteem issues, and having self-discipline modeled to me at a young age by my parents. Both who are self-proclaimed perfectionists. They taught me to invest. To sacrifice in the moment for a larger return later, and to actively recognize and look for opportunities to do so. I’m the Stanford marshmallow experiment in action. Read more>>
Sofia Borrero
I’ve often been asked this question in many ways. For me, discipline is the daily expression of passion. Weather you have a specific goal or just a vague idea of a dream, it is mostly up to us to work our lives around that passion. And if we keep on doing/working/learning, we’ll move forward on that path-less journey. Read more>>
Jennifer Lehr
I grew up in a rural area and both my parents worked. So my siblings and I had to do a lot of work, from housework to cooking to gardening to cleaning to shoveling snow. I learned that work was part of survival. This is the ground of self-discipline. Also, I saw my father work on his illustrations and art and saw the discipline he had. Read more>>
Lorenzo Pozzan
I used to experience discipline and self-discipline as rather oppressive concepts, closely tied with rigor, obedience and of course hefty punishment when willpower inevitably faltered, causing the loss of said discipline. It wasn’t until I was exposed to the notion that confidence is your reputation with yourself, basically a result of your follow-through with you, that my perspective completely changed. Read more>>
Ritik Mishra
Hello everyone, I would like to write about self – discipline. The self discipline comes in me from my family background. My father, mother are very self – discipline and from my childhood, I have seen to them that how are they self discipline. I believes that,” whatever we look, we wants to be” For example – I am looking some movie then that movie gives us motivation that we will became like this, and it all depends on our thoughts, thinking process, that what we are thinking, so if we are thinking something positive in our mind then we will be very disciplined towards our life. Read more>>
Kathryn Horan
I’ve always been a hard worker. In school, I always hated doing group projects because I would always end up doing most of the work. So I learned to really rely on myself and my ability to get things done. I’m very much a stickler for time management, and because of that, I can stay on top of projects, and I allow myself plenty of time to get things done. I take a lot of pride in my work–I don’t want to let down myself or other people. Read more>>
Yuliana Sleme
I think it really comes from how my dad raised me, and a certain need to prove myself to him and to the other kids. My dad has always been very disciplined and yet creative. A resilient man! He always used to tell me that the only person who can give you success or help you to be better every day, is yourself. Read more>>
Khalilah Sanders
My self-discipline is a combination of personal values, motivation, habits and mindset. Often, I set goals while maintaining focus and consistency in my actions. Moreover, having a strong sense of purpose and motivation are core elements of self-discipline. Read more>>
Audrey Queen
My self-discipline comes from growing up in a household where I was taught that if you set your mind to it, and you work hard at what you want, you will get it. So when something needs to get done I hit it head on and o hit it hard to make sure that is the best I could possibly be. I want to show the world where hard work and dedication can take you when you set your mind to it. Read more>>
Penny Peipei Lin
My self-discipline is fueled by a genuine passion for personal growth and a commitment to maintaining a well-rounded sense of well-being. I derive joy from actively seeking out new experiences and confronting challenges, whether that involves immersing myself in outdoor activities like hiking, yoga, and bouldering or engaging in continuous self-learning. Read more>>
Ashley Jeter
My self discipline comes from , wanting to give my daughter a great childhood, show her what great work ethic looks like, hard work looks like. She drives me in ways I would have never imagined. It helps to keep me disciplined because I have someone watching me, and I want her to be proud. Read more>>
Teresa Bennett-Yates
Self-discipline is an element of upmost importance to me. I have so often struggled in the past as so many do with self-discipline. It wasn’t until I began practicing the system of reiki that I was truly able to have self-discipline in my daily life. I did this by practicing and eventually embodying the five precepts or principles or the system of reiki. Read more>>
David Armenta
My self discipline comes from my fear of failure. I heard once that you will never allow yourself to fail and I believe that to be true. As a photographer I do have a 24 hour turnaround on all of my projects. The discipline to come home from a shoot and get right to transferring photos and editing I think comes from the excitement of the shoot of course some are harder to come home and get to work on but I try and do one new thing every shoot so I have something new to look forward to in the editing process. Read more>>
Sabrina Patel
Every day for 1 year, I begged my parents to play violin. I used to watch a show called, Little Einsteins, and one of the characters on that show played the violin. Finally, my mom found lessons for me, and I first started learning to play the violin right before my 4th birthday. Even from that early age, my mom and I setup a practice schedule where we would review different songs every day and work on the new material. Read more>>
Chad Newsome
I’m an Indie Filmmaker…I have to be disciplined, and who better by than Self? I am a self-taught, self-motivated, learn-on-the-job type of guy; experience has been an excellent teacher. After realizing that I wanted to make films, filmmaking became a strong focus in my life. Though I had life to live, I also had films to make. Read more>>
Brennan Maine
My self-discipline wasn’t something that came to me naturally. I am naturally a free-flowing spirit that doesn’t really enjoy being weighted down by routine, commitment, or pressure. My self-discipline was an intentional cultivation that has been year in the making. I had to learn to love the process of showing up especially when I didn’t want to. Read more>>
Bruce Helander
When you realize early on that you have a natural talent that most do not know at some point you want to expand professionally which requires thoughtful goals that can only be achieved through discipline… everyday… every hour… working on multiple fronts… like a circus juggler..!
Ashley Peters
Have you ever seen a cinematic masterpieces and just marveled at how effortlessly yet intentionally balanced it is as you’re emotionally and thoughtfully moved through the story? Or perhaps a fine dinning meal that simultaneously blows your mind with techniques you never knew existed and harkens feelings of homecoming that makes you melt? Read more>>
Kim Cameron
I hate to fail. The only way I know to be self disciplined is to keep pushing forward to avoid failure. Because, you have to keep trying. Read more>>
Lindsey Aston
I think my self discipline came from the simple idea of survival. My fiance, Anjel, and I got thrown into adulthood real aggressively. I think we quickly realized how important it was for us to break generational curses and create a new life for ourselves. I try to live by a phrase that I love – “pick your hard”. Read more>>
Ertugrul Ertuc
As far as I can remember, I have felt a strong responsibility for the outcomes of events since my childhood. If the outcome didn’t align with my expectations, I would question my role in that event, whether it was my math class or performing in the school’s soccer team. This way of thinking nurtured my self-discipline from an early age. Read more>>
Andria Riley
My self-discipline comes from truly having a passion to create fashion and build my business. My goal is to be a successful and world-renowned fashion designer. I have a vision for myself, my family, and my business. I understand that I need to make sacrifices now to benefit myself later. Being a self funded entrepreneur/ small business owner means that I will have to make sacrifices to stay disciplined. Read more>>
Dakota Farnsworth
Self-discipline wasn’t something that came naturally to me, but was actually inspired quite a bit by various individuals in my life and also tv personalities. I would say that the person with the largest impact to my mindsets in terms of having standards and sticking to them would be, ironically enough, Gordon Ramsey. Read more>>
Lucy Saltmarsh
Jocko Willink has a quote that says “discipline equals freedom”, and I believe that to my core. The more discipline one is able to display in a day to day sense, the more time and energy they have to pursue passions, explore new opportunities, and pour into the people around them. My self-discipline developed first from an intrinsic sense of drive that I have possessed from the time I was super young combined with training high level gymnastics at a very early age. Read more>>
Nikki L’Esperance
Self-discipline is something I’ve been working with for many years. I’m sure it’s similar for all of us; some things are really easy to commit to… and others, not so much. My clients and business are areas that I have no problem committing too, but movement and eating well? That was more difficult. Over the past few years, I have dove deep into growth, self-care and becoming the woman I desire to be and show up as. Read more>>
Rock Choi
I have consistently pursued a path of discipline throughout my life, viewing it as a conscious choice that aligns with my values. I have no regrets about adopting this attitude; rather, I find fulfillment in the continuous process of learning and personal growth. My primary focus revolves around these aspects, as they are of utmost importance to me. Read more>>
