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.

Arthaya Nootecharas

Hard to pick one, but I believe it came from the combinations of a lot of ways and the environments I was raised in, to the passion and hobbies I do as an adult. I was raised by quite a strict family household, went to a boarding school, so I feel naturally those have shaped me into a somewhat disciplined child growing up. I grew up with my mother’s side of the family, all very strong and smart individuals.  Read More>> 

 Emily Guerra

When I was a kid, I had undiagnosed ADHD, which meant I had to work twice as hard just to get B’s in school. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I started obsessively systemizing everything—my homework, my chores, my schedule, even the way I organized my closet—because it was the only way I could keep up. That structure became my unofficial ADHD medication, and it quietly laid the foundation for the mindful productivity coaching business I run today, The Productivity Flow. Read More>> 

Roman Fischer

My self-discipline was really forged when I started working out at 15. Getting into fitness at a young age taught me consistency, patience, and how to push through challenges. But it wasn’t just about looking better — it came from a deeper place. I had a strong desire to live longer, feel better, and take control of my health early on. That commitment to bettering myself physically translated into discipline in other areas of my life too — whether it’s work, mindset, or daily habits. Read More>> 

Stephan Bourgond

I learned self-discipline at an extremely young age. Before getting into the culinary world, I was a professional ballet dancer. I went to a private ballet school from the age of 10, moved to Germany when I was 17 to pursue a professional career, and at age 20 went to Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in Monaco where I was a Principal Dancer. Read More>> 

Lamier Thompson

My self-discipline genuinely comes from understanding the power of planting seeds. What I mean by that is, depending on the type of seeds you plant in your life, they will eventually grow. I’m aiming to build a brand and company that will outlive me and continue to benefit others long after I’m gone.

If I don’t take the necessary steps, learn as much as I can, and connect with people who have built something meaningful, or if I simply don’t do anything that brings me closer to my goals, then I can’t be upset with anyone but myself. Read More>>